A beautiful display of sportsmanship and motherly love, Arshad Nadeem’s mother and Neeraj Chopra’s mother have exchanged heartfelt words, transcending their sons’ Olympic rivalry. Arshad’s mother expressed her admiration for Neeraj Chopra,
Arshad’s mother called the ace Indian her son and revealed that she prayed for Neeraj’s win as well. Arshad Nadeem’s mother celebrated her son’s historic gold medal in the final of the men’s javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics 2024. Arshad’s mother has echoed the same sentiments, saying she sees Neeraj as her own son like Arshad.
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“He (Neeraj) is also like my son. He is Nadeem’s friend and also his brother. Wins and losses are part of the sport. May god bless him, may he win medals. They are like brothers, I’ve prayed for Neeraj too,” Arshad’s mother said in an interview with a Pakistani news channel. Both Neeraj and Nadeem are good friends off the field despite being fierce rivals on it. Neeraj also helped Nadeem on multiple occasions
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Family of India’s Neeraj Chopra said on Friday that they were elated by their son’s performance after he clinched a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics.
Neeraj Chopra, who got India its first silver medal at the games, fell short of retaining his Olympic gold medal, finishing with a best throw of 89.45 metres.
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem won the gold medal – first for his country in the games. Nadeem threw an astonishing 92.97 metres for victory.
Neeraj Chopra’s mother, Saroj Devi, told ANI news agency that she was happy with the way his son delivered at the Olympics and pointed out that she was eager to cook her son’s favourite meal upon his return.
She also lauded Arshad Nadeem’s performance, adding that he is also like their “son”. “We are very happy. For us, silver is also equal to gold. The one who got the gold (Arshad Nadeem) is also like our son,” Soroj Devi told ANI.
“He (Neeraj Chopra) was injured, so we are happy with his performance. I will cook his favourite food,” she added.
Neeraj Chopra’s father, Satish Kumar, said it was Pakistan’s day in the men’s javelin throw final. “Everyone has their day. Today was Pakistan’s day. But we have won silver, and it is a proud thing for us,” Kumar told ANI. “I think his groin injury had a part in his performance.”
He also added Neeraj’s performance in Paris will serve as an inspiration for the next generation. “He has won silver for the country. We are happy and proud. All the youths will get inspired by him,” Neeraj Chopra’s father told reporters.
This touching moment highlights the bond between mothers and their ability to see beyond competition, recognizing the hard work and dedication of both athletes. Despite their sons competing against each other, the mothers have shown that love and respect can prevail.
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