Neeraj Chopra on Friendship with Arshad Nadeem: The effect of recent military tension between India and Pakistan has also started appearing in the sports world. While diplomatic and business relations between the two countries are continuously deteriorating, now the distance between sports and players also seems to be increasing. Meanwhile, a statement by Olympic Gold Medalist and star of the country has come out of a statement by Neeraj Chopra, in which he has clarified the situation with his friendship with Pakistani javelin thror Arshad Nadeem.
“There was never a deep friendship” – Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj was asked a question about Arshad Nadeem in a press conference before the Dimond League Meat to be held on May 16 in Doha, Qatar. On this, he said in clear terms, “I want to make it clear that we had no deep relationship. We are an athletes and in the world of athletics, we get acquainted with each other, just that much.”
Neeraj further said that in view of the current situation, there is no longer the same thing before, but if someone comes with respect, they will also answer in the same manner. Neeraj bluntly said- “If someone talks to me with respect, I will also talk with respect. But yes, now there will be no friendship as before,”
Discussion started from Tokyo Olympics
During the Tokyo Olympics 2021, there was a lot of discussion about Neeraj and Arshad’s friendship. The two had praised each other’s performance, even their families wished each other. It was considered a positive sign between stressful relations between India-Pakistan.
Questions arose about Bengaluru tournament
Last month Neeraj came into the limelight when he invited Arshad to “Neeraj Chopra Classic” to be held in Bangalore. The tournament was to begin on May 24, but then 26 Indian tourists were killed in an attack by Pakistani terrorists in Pahalgam on 22 April. After this, Neeraj faced criticism on social media and clarified that Arshad will no longer be called.
Neeraj responded to Arshad’s post
After the attack, many artists and players from Pakistan were questioning India’s military action instead of condemning the terrorists. Arshad Nadeem also made a statement in support of the Pakistani Army, in response to which Neeraj also took a scathing stance.
There will be no face in couplet in Doha
However, Neeraj and Arshad will not face face to face in the Dimond League to be held in Doha as Arshad is not participating in this competition. Despite this, Neeraj’s statement makes it clear that the impact of the current situation in India and Pakistan is now visible on sports and the players’ relationships are no more untouched by it.
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