“She Lives In A Village…”: Neeraj Chopra On His Mother Calling Arshad Nadeem ‘Her Son’

Neeraj Chopra stated that his mom spoke from her coronary heart when she stated that Pakistan athlete Arshad Nadeem was ‘like her son’ after Pakistan and India claimed the highest two medals in males’s javelin throw on the Paris Olympics 2024. Nadeem got here up with a monster 92.97m throw to interrupt the Olympic file and clinch the gold whereas Neeraj’s season finest 89.45m throw earned him the silver. After the occasion, Neeraj’s mom – Saroj Devi – was requested about Nadeem profitable the gold forward of her son and she or he responded by saying that ‘the one who acquired the gold can also be like our son’. Neeraj stated that his mom shouldn’t be influenced by what’s occurring on social media and at all times speaks from her coronary heart.

“She lives in a village, a background the place she shouldn’t be influenced by information on social media and tv, in regards to the relations between India and Pakistan. She has the sensation of a mom. She speaks merely and speaks her coronary heart,” Neeraj stated throughout an interplay with India Right now in Paris.

“She speaks from the guts of a mom. Some folks might need discovered it unusual, some folks might need appreciated it,” he added.

Earlier, Neeraj’s mom Saroj Devi stated that she was pleased with the best way his son delivered on the Olympics and is raring to prepare dinner her son’s favorite meal.

“We’re very completely satisfied. For us, silver can also be equal to gold. The one who acquired the gold can also be like our son. He was injured, so we’re completely satisfied along with his efficiency. I’ll prepare dinner his favorite meals,” she advised ANI.

Nadeem’s mom additionally praised Neeraj throughout an interplay with the native press in her village.

“He (Neeraj) can also be like my son. He’s Nadeem’s pal and likewise his brother. Wins and losses are a part of the game. Could god bless him, might he win medals. They’re like brothers, I’ve prayed for Neeraj too,” she stated.