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Watch: "Ye Maarta Hai?" Narendra Modi Asks PR Sreejesh's Son If Hockey Star Hits Him. This Is The Reply

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met retired India hockey player PR Sreejesh and his family at his residence on Independence Day. A video of the meeting is going viral on social media in which PM Modi could be seen having a quality time with the family. In the same clip, the PM asks Sreejesh's son Sreeansh "ye maarta hai (Does he hit you)?" after pointing towards the retired hockey star. The boy nodded in reply, leaving everyone in splits. Later in the video, the PM was seen offering sweet to the kid.

"I Never Thought...": Neeraj Chopra On Arshad Nadeem's Olympic Record Throw That Earned Pakistan Star Gold

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who won the silver medal at the Paris Olympics, said he couldn't push himself to his extreme. Chopra fell short of retaining his gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the recent-concluded marquee event securing silver with a best throw of 89.45 meters. Speaking at a virtual press briefing, Neeraj said that mentally he was ready but lacked in the physical area. The 26-year-old accepted that his legwork was not how it should have ben during the final.

Neeraj Chopra To Participate In Lausanne Diamond League Meet

Paris Olympics silver medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra stated that he was fully positive competing against Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem and believed that he could have broken the gold medalist's Olympic record but somehow "his body didn't allow." Chopra, who came into the final as the favourite with a brilliant effort of 89.34m in the qualifying, threw the javelin to 89.45m, his second-best ever effort, a clear improvement on the 87.58m that bagged him the gold medal in Tokyo.

Watch: Vinesh Phogat Receives Hero's Welcome From Fans At Delhi Airport, Breaks Down

Former India wrestler Vinesh Phogat arrived in New Delhi on Saturday, following her disqualification from the just-concluded Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday, August 17, with thousands gathered outside to welcome her. Vinesh's family members, including her mother, had arrived at the airport hours before the wrestler's arrival. In view of Vinesh Phogat coming to India on Saturday, security was tightened at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Vinesh is also scheduled to leave for her village, Balali, later in the day.

Vinesh Phogat Arrives In Delhi After Paris Olympics Heartbreak, Security Tightened At Airport

Champion wrestler Vinesh Phogat arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here on Saturday following the heartbreak in Paris Olympics where she was disqualified for being overweight after reaching the 50kg final. There was a thick security cover as Phogat, who was found 100 grams overweight on the day of her bout earlier this month, landed in the national capital. Phogat had to stay back in Paris after she had appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for a joint silver which was eventually dismissed on Wednesday.

"He's So Rich, Could've Given Me...": Arshad Nadeem's Hilarious Reaction To 'Buffalo' Gift From Father In Law

Arshad Nadeem has been bestowed with several honours and rewards after his javelin throw gold at Paris Olympics 2024. From PKR 150 million to gold crowns and civil awards, Nadeem has received immense tribute from his nation. But none have created as many headlines as the unique gift that his father-in-law had gifted him. Arshad's father-in-law - the father of his wife Ayesha - gifted the star athlete a buffalo. Now, Nadeem and his wife have joked about the gift, with Nadeem requesting something else instead.

Watch: "Ye Maarta Hai?" Narendra Modi Asks PR Sreejesh's Son If Hockey Star Hits Him. This Is The Reply

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met retired India hockey player PR Sreejesh and his family at his residence on Independence Day. A video of the meeting is going viral on social media in which PM Modi could be seen having a quality time with the family. In the same clip, the PM asks Sreejesh's son Sreeansh "ye maarta hai (Does he hit you)?" after pointing towards the retired hockey star. The boy nodded in reply, leaving everyone in splits. Later in the video, the PM was seen offering sweet to the kid.

Newly-awarded bronze medalist Ana Bărbosu sympathizes with American Jordan Chiles after medal ruling

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Watch: "Ye Maarta Hai?" Narendra Modi Asks PR Sreejesh's Son If Hockey Star Hits Him. This Is The Reply

"I Never Thought...": Neeraj Chopra On Arshad Nadeem's Olympic Record Throw That Earned Pakistan Star Gold

Neeraj Chopra To Participate In Lausanne Diamond League Meet

Watch: Vinesh Phogat Receives Hero's Welcome From Fans At Delhi Airport, Breaks Down

Vinesh Phogat Arrives In Delhi After Paris Olympics Heartbreak, Security Tightened At Airport

"He's So Rich, Could've Given Me...": Arshad Nadeem's Hilarious Reaction To 'Buffalo' Gift From Father In Law

Watch: "Ye Maarta Hai?" Narendra Modi Asks PR Sreejesh's Son If Hockey Star Hits Him. This Is The Reply

Newly-awarded bronze medalist Ana Bărbosu sympathizes with American Jordan Chiles after medal ruling