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The Paris Olympics is going to start from July 26. This time a total of 117 athletes from India are reaching Paris to participate in the Olympics. Sports lovers hope that this time India will perform its best. The biggest name among the players from whom sports lovers have the highest expectations is that of athlete Neeraj Chopra.
Neeraj Chopra created history by winning the gold medal in the javelin throw event in Tokyo Olympics-2020, then Neeraj Chopra also performed brilliantly in the Asian Games and won the gold medal. On one hand, Indian sports fans are expecting a medal from Neeraj Chopra in the Olympics. At the same time, Neeraj Chopra has said that he is nervous.
Why is Neeraj nervous?
Talking to Sportstar ahead of the start of Paris Olympics 2024, Neeraj said that he is a little nervous this time. Last time he was new to the sport, so all eyes were on Johannes, but this time all eyes are on me, which has made me a little nervous. In the last Olympics, Indian spectators paid attention to other athletes rather than javelin throwers. At that time my focus was on myself, but there was very little pressure on me as it was my first Olympics. This time all eyes are on me. I will give my best.
What did Neeraj say on the comparison between Dhoni and Kohli?
Speaking to the channel, Neeraj Chopra further said that cricket is still the most loved sport in India, but he hopes that javelin can also achieve similar recognition and success. If you respect your sport and feel satisfied with it, then nothing is more important than the popularity of the sport. I have never tried to compare myself with players like Virat Kohli or MS Dhoni because I am well aware of the reality of who I am. People have started recognizing me after the Olympics, but I know that there is a lot of difference in my popularity compared to a cricketer.
Not every street throws javelins
Neeraj said that people like cricket because it can be played in every street. But javelin cannot be thrown in every street. There is no shortcut to the popularity of javelin. Neeraj Chopra will lead the Indian athletes in the Paris Olympics. He said that his target in this Olympics is to throw 90 meters.