Last Updated on 10/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. In the final played at the Stade de France in Paris on 8 August (Thursday), Neeraj threw the javelin 89.45 meters in his second attempt. This was Neeraj’s best throw this season. Neeraj has won a medal in the second consecutive Olympic Games. Neeraj is the first Indian athlete to win a gold and a silver. After winning the medal, Neeraj had a special conversation with India Today, Aaj Tak. He answered many questions openly. Neeraj Chopra told that Jan Zelezny is his role model in javelin throw. He likes watching Zelezny’s throws.
Neeraj was asked what difference he sees before playing a match and after winning a match? In response to this question, he said that there is a difference between yesterday and today. Yesterday I was playing to win a medal, yesterday I was thinking that I have to do something for my country and win a medal and today the match is over, so I have won the silver medal. Now it has been decided and now we have to think about what to do in the upcoming match.
Do your shoulders feel lighter than before?
In response to this question, Neeraj Chopra said that the shoulders will heal again, I will play again, then the shoulders will heal. Next year the World Championship will come, then some new tournament will come, this cycle will continue. As long as the body is supporting me, I will keep playing well.
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What does Neeraj Chopra do in his free time?
He said that it depends on where I am. If I am at home, I try to spend time with my family. I spend time at home. I eat at home. If I am in Patiala, sometimes I go to play a volleyball match and sometimes I go out for a walk.
Neeraj Chopra’s mother has said that the one who won the gold is also our child. In response to this question, Neeraj said that his mother is innocent. She does not know the background of India and Pakistan. She does not know what is going on on social media. She does not know what is going on in the news. She is simple. She said whatever came to her mind.
After winning the medal, do you get financial support from good brands?
In an exclusive conversation with India Today, Neeraj Chopra said that this is good for both athletes and brands. Both work together. There are some athletes who play for world class and are associated with some brand. He said that earlier this thing was less but now it has started increasing. This also provides financial support. This is a good thing. This makes the players a little stable.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)