'Vo Bhi Mhare Ghar Ka Hai': Neeraj Chopra's Mother Hails Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem 'Like A Son' — WATCH

Neeraj Chopra's Mother Reaction: Saroj Devi, Neeraj Chopra's mother, has hailed Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem 'like a son', and states that the family is very happy with the silver medal. WATCH.

Saroj Devi speaking to ANI in the aftermath of Neeraj Chopra's historic SIlver medal win

Source : ANI

Neeraj Chopra's Mother Reaction: Neeraj Chopra has won the silver medal in Men's Javelin Throw final, thereby, bringing an end to his defence of his Olympic title, and the one who has dethroned him off his reign is none other than his 'brother' Arshad Nadeem from Pakistan. The two share immense repesct for each other and Arshad Nadeem has called Neeraj Chopra a 'brother' in the past as well.

 

Upon winning the silver medal, Neeraj Chopra's mother hailed the victory as special, and the entire family of the Indian athlete celebrated with sheer joy. However, during an interview with Saroj Devi (Neeraj Chopra's mother) by ANI, there were some wholesome statements made by her, which is now winning the hearts of people all over the country.

The mother hailed Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem 'like a son' and also stated that 'even a silver medal is worth gold to them'.

Watch the viral video here:

#WATCH | Haryana: On Neeraj Chopra winning a silver medal in men's javelin throw at #ParisOlympics2024, his mother Saroj Devi says, "We are very happy, for us silver is also equal to gold...he was injured, so we are happy with his performance..." pic.twitter.com/6VxfMZD0rF

— ANI (@ANI) August 8, 2024

Saroj Devi's Wholesome Response In Detail

"No regrets, we are so so happy, extremely happy. Even silver medal is equivalent to a gold medal for us. It's okay if he (Arshad Nadeem) has taken the gold (medal), he is also one of us, from our house, like a son. Even he worked hard for it as well," said Saroj Devi.

When asked whether the family does have any regrets on Neeraj missing out on a silver, the mother had a lovely response for it.

"No worries sir, it's all about the day. It's sports, and sportsperson have their day, today it was Arshad's day. We are completely happy," she added.