Neeraj Chopra’s mother reacts to his silver win, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem’s gold. Her comments win hearts

A video of Neeraj Chopra’s mother, Saroj Devi, has gone viral and won people over. The video shows her comments on her son and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem.

Published on: Aug 9, 2024, 06:20:21 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Neeraj Chopra won silver in the final event of the ongoing 2024 Paris Olympics. India’s javelin star grabbed second place after he fouled in five of his six throws. The Tokyo Olympics gold medal winner lost this time to Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem. Social media, expectedly, is busy celebrating Chopra’s win and appreciating his win. Amid those visuals, videos of his parents' reactions have also resurfaced.

The image shows Neeraj Chopra’s mother, Saroj Devi, sharing her opinions on her son and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem. (X/@ani)

“On Neeraj Chopra winning a silver medal in men's javelin throw at #ParisOlympics2024, his mother Saroj Devi says, ‘We are very happy, for us silver is also equal to gold... he was injured, so we are happy with his performance’,” ANI wrote as they posted a video. In the clip, the Olympian’s mother says she is happy for Nadeem for winning gold, adding that all the athletes are like her own children. She also reveals that she will cook Neeraj's favourite food when he returns home.

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ANI also posted another video that shows how Neeraj Chopra’s father reacted to his silver win. “On Neeraj Chopra winning a silver medal in men's javelin throw at #ParisOlympics2024, his father Satish Kumar says, ‘Everyone has their day, today was Pakistan's day...But we have won silver, and it is a proud thing for us’,” the outlet posted.

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Neeraj Chopra started his Paris Olympics journey with a strong performance. In the final, he struggled but registered his win in second place with a best throw of 89.45 metres. Arshad Nadeem clinched gold with his record-shattering throw of 92.97 metres. Grenada's Anderson Peters secured the bronze medal with a throw of 88.54 meters.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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