Two -time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra clarified on Thursday that he and Arshad Madem Never had “friends” and indicated that after recent stress Pahgam attackWhich greatly stresses India-Pakistan relations, possibly affecting their future interactions.“First of all, I really want to clarify that I don’t have a very strong relationship [with Arshad Nadeem]”He told reporters ahead Doha Diamond League,“Yes, as athletes, we interact. I have some good friends within the athletic community and from all over the world. Also, if someone addresses me respectfully, I receive that honor.”,Javelin There is a relatively small community, and everyone competes for their country, aiming to give their best. So, it will continue in this way. However, given the current circumstances, things will not be the same [referring to the recent tension]”He said.
In Doha, Chopra will compete against two -time world champion and 2024 Olympic bronze medalist Anderson Peters of Granada, Chechia’s Jakub Wadesch, who won here in 2024, Julian Weber and Max Dehing, Kenya’s Julius Yago and Rhodric Zenki Den.Chopra’s compatriot Kishore Jena, who won a javelin silver medal in the Asian Games, but recently struggling, will also be among eleven contestants.Who is that IPL player?Jena (Personal Best: 87.54 m) also competed here in 2024, finished ninth with a throw of 76.31 meters. Wades won the event with the best throw of 88.38 meters last year, while Chopra was just 2 cm behind with 88.36 meters. Peters finished third with 86.62 meters.Chopra, who won gold Tokyo Olympics In 2021 and then at the 2024 Paris Games, a silver, first in 2018 in Doha DL, finished fourth with the best throw of 87.43 meters. After his Tokyo Olympic Gold, he won the title here in 2023 (88.67m) and finished second in 2024 (88.36m). He will aim to recover the Doha DL title.
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