Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal in the Paris Olympics 2024. In the final match played on August 8, Neeraj Chopra threw a throw of 89.45 meters in his second attempt. Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan won the gold medal in men’s javelin throw. Arshad had created an Olympic record by throwing 92.97 in the second attempt.
Neeraj Chopra said this about Vinesh Phogat
Now Neeraj Chopra has given a heart touching statement about Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat. Let us tell you that Vinesh was disqualified from Paris Olympics 2024. Before the final match of Women’s 50 Kiln Freestyle, her weight was 100 grams more than 50 kg. In such a situation, she was not allowed to compete with Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of America. Vinesh Phogat then appealed in the Court of Arbitration of Sports (CAS). CAS can give its verdict on this today.
In an interview given at India Open House, Neeraj Chopra said, ‘We all know that if Vinesh gets a medal, it will be really great. If such a situation had not arisen, she would have won the medal. If we don’t win a medal, people remember us for a few days and say that we are their champions. But if we don’t win a medal, they forget us. This is my fear. I just want to request people not to forget what he has done for the country.
Neeraj Chopra’s mother had praised Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem. Regarding this, Neeraj said, Whatever my mother says, she says from her heart. Family members of the athletes pray for their victory. As players, we (India and Pakistan) have always played with each other, but what happens on the border is a completely different matter. We want things to be peaceful, but it is not in our hands.
#WATCH | Paris: On Sports Court CAS’s hearing of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, Olympic Silver medallist, Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra says “All of us know that if she gets the medal it will be really good. She would have got the medal if such a situation did not arise. If we… pic.twitter.com/TtKWF11Yzk
— ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2024
Neeraj Chopra also made a post on X, in which he wrote, ‘It felt great to win another medal for India in the Olympic Games. This time our national anthem cannot be played in Paris, but the future hard work will be for that moment.
It felt great to win another medal for India at the Olympic Games. This time our National Anthem could not be played in Paris, but the further efforts will be for that moment.
Very proud to be on the podium for India once again at the Olympic Games. Thank you for the love and support. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳… pic.twitter.com/b2DoatANPn
— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) August 10, 2024
PR Sreejesh also gave a big statement
Veteran hockey player PR Sreejesh also gave a statement on Vinesh Phogat’s case. Sreejesh said, ‘What Vinesh Phogat did is a big thing. She had to face a lot last year but she showed sportsmanship and reached the finals of the Paris Olympics. It was really shocking for all of us to know that after reaching the finals, he did not get a medal. We all stand with him and pray to God that positive results come and we get the silver medal.
Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in Tokyo Olympics. That day was 7th August 2021. In the Tokyo Olympics, Neeraj Chopra had a throw of 87.58 meters to win the gold medal. But Neeraj Golden could not achieve success in the Paris Olympics on 8th August. Neeraj was not seen in touch except for one throw. Neeraj definitely threw 89.45 meters, which was his best throw so far in the Olympics.