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Neeraj Chopra is all set to repeat his previous Tokyo Olympics history in Paris Olympics 2024. Fans are eagerly waiting for Neeraj Chopra's game. Neeraj Chopra's qualification round will be held on 6 August. Even before this, a strong Indian fan has reached Paris to cheer him. Jabro can be called a fan because to cheer Neeraj Chopra, the fan has reached Paris not by plane but by bicycle. The name of that fan is Faiz Ashraf Ali.
Neeraj Chopra also cheered at the World Athletics Championships
Faiz Asraf Ali started his journey on 15 August 2022 and it took him two years to reach Paris via 17 countries. The aim was to “spread peace and unity by cycling from India to London”. On the afternoon of August 1, 2023, he got the desire to meet his idol when he came to know that Neeraj Chopra was also staying in Budapest.
The fan reached Paris after crossing 30 countries
Faiz Ashraf Ali said that Neeraj advised him that “if you are going to London, come to Paris and watch the Olympics too.” On Neeraj's advice, Ali changed his plan and prepared to go to the Paris Olympics. He got a visa and then left for Paris from Britain. Let us tell you that Faiz Ashraf Ali, who came from Calicut, Kerala, cycled more than 22 thousand kilometers in 2 years and crossed 30 countries to reach Paris. After which Faiz Ashraf Ali has now reached Paris. He has also shared pictures in front of the Eiffel Tower on his Instagram.
Ali travels carrying 50 kg of weight
Fayyas Asraf carried 50 kilograms of luggage on his journey, including clothes, a tent, a sleeping bag and a mat. He said he took help from sponsors he met along the way instead of staying in hotels.
Many cricket stars also praised Ali's journey
Asraf faced many difficulties during his journey but he did not lose courage. He visited many countries and met many people during his journey. Cricket stars Chris Gayle, Harbhajan Singh and Suresh Raina also praised Ali in the UK.