Following Arshad Nadeem’s historic victory over Indian rival Neeraj Chopra at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the sportsmanship demonstrated by Chopra’s mother, Saroj Devi. On Thursday, Nadeem won the gold medal in the javelin throw competition, while Chopra secured the silver.
Saroj Devi expressed her pride in her son’s silver medal and extended heartfelt congratulations to Nadeem, referring to the Pakistani gold medalist as “like her son.” A video later emerged showing Chopra conversing with Prime Minister Modi, who commended Chopra’s mother for her gracious remarks about Nadeem. Modi highlighted the spirit of sportsmanship exemplified by the Chopra family. In a reciprocal gesture, Nadeem’s mother also spoke warmly about Chopra during a media interaction.
She described Chopra as “like a son” and “a brother to Nadeem,” adding, “I prayed for him too; he’s like a brother to Nadeem. May God grant him great success.” This exchange of mutual respect underscores the unity and sportsmanship transcending national boundaries in the realm of athletics.
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