Narendra Modi praises Neeraj Chopra's performance during their conversation and encouraged him, expresses hope that he will win a gold medal in future competitions

New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra, who won a silver medal in the javelin throw at the Paris Olympics, to congratulate him and also discussed Pakistani gold medalist Arshad Nadeem.
According to the Indian media, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Neeraj Chopra's performance during their conversation and encouraged him, expressing hope that he would win a gold medal in future competitions.
On this occasion, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned to Neeraj Chopra that his mother referred to Arshad Nadeem as her son, which has been widely appreciated. He said that what your mother said was very kind and commendable.
Neeraj Chopra responded that his mother is a very simple and pure-hearted woman. She always teaches the values of brotherhood, love, and peace and expresses good wishes for my rivals as well.
It may be mentioned here that Neeraj Chopra's mother had said that the Pakistani athlete who won the gold medal, Arshad Nadeem, is also like a son to her, and she is very happy for his victory.
Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem broke a 118-year-old record in the javelin throw at the Olympic Games to win the gold medal. He received a grand welcome upon his return to Pakistan.
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