Neeraj Chopra's First Reaction After Olympic Silver: ‘Today Was Arshad’s Day’
Paris Olympics 2024:Neeraj Chopra, who won a silver medal in javelin throw at the Paris Olympics, shared his thoughts on his performance and the competition. Speaking to ANI, Chopra acknowledged the challenge of the event, stating, "Every athlete has their day; today was Arshad's day. I gave my best, but there are areas to improve. Although our national anthem wasn’t played today, it will be played in the future."
Chopra expressed disappointment with his technique and run-up, attributing part of his struggle to a groin injury that limited his training. "The last two years have been tough due to injuries. I need to focus on my technique and recovery," he admitted.
#WATCH | Paris: On winning a silver medal in men's javelin throw at #ParisOlympics2024, Ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra says, "We all feel happy whenever we win a medal for the country...It's time to improve the game now...We will sit and discuss and improve the… pic.twitter.com/kn6DNHBBnW
— ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2024
Neeraj Chopra's Mother Reacts With Pride And Grace
Devi also revealed plans to prepare churma, Neeraj’s favorite dish, to celebrate his return. "We will give him a grand welcome and make churma for him," she said.
#WATCH | Haryana: On Neeraj Chopra winning a silver medal in men's javelin throw at #ParisOlympics2024, his mother Saroj Devi says, "We are very happy, for us silver is also equal to gold...he was injured, so we are happy with his performance..." pic.twitter.com/6VxfMZD0rF
— ANI (@ANI) August 8, 2024
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Neeraj’s Father Hails Nadeem’s Win
Neeraj's father, Satish Chopra, noted that the day belonged to Pakistan, recognizing Nadeem’s record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters. Satish also highlighted that Neeraj’s injury might have impacted his performance. "It was Pakistan’s day, but we are proud of Neeraj’s silver. His success will inspire future generations," Satish added.
#WATCH | Haryana: On Neeraj Chopra winning a silver medal in men's javelin throw at #ParisOlympics2024, his father Satish Kumar says, "Everyone has their day, today was Pakistan's day...But we have won silver, and it is a proud thing for us..." pic.twitter.com/YQNpdTDYzg
— ANI (@ANI) August 8, 2024
The Chopra family's comments have resonated deeply with fans, showcasing their sportsmanship and familial pride.
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