Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra emphasized the importance of separating sports from geopolitical tensions after his mother, Saroj Devi, praised Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem for winning gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Neeraj echoed her sentiments, highlighting the deep connection athletes share, regardless of nationality, and stressed that while sports foster unity, border issues are beyond their control. Neeraj also supported the idea of India hosting the 2036 Olympics, viewing it as a positive step for Indian sports.
