Tokyo Olympics: One Gold medallist to another, Abhinav Bindra gifts puppy named ‘Tokyo’ to Neeraj Chopra: Abhinav Bindra has presented Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra with a puppy named ‘Tokyo’.
The 5-time Olympian and Beijing 2008 gold medalist Abhinav also hoped that the new puppy will motivate Neeraj to get him a sibling named ‘Paris’ in the 2024 Olympics. “Was a pleasure to meet and interact with India’s golden man @Neeraj_chopra1! I hope that “Tokyo” will be a supportive friend and motivate you to get a sibling named Paris for him in 2024 !” Abhinav Bindra tweeted on Wednesday.
Tokyo Olympics: One Gold medallist to another, Abhinav Bindra gifts puppy named ‘Tokyo’ to Neeraj Chopra
Last week, banking on his booming popularity, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra showcased his new avatar on-screen through his acting skills. Featuring in an advertisement, the 23-year-old javelin thrower can be seen depicting how people are now behaving in front of him after his success in Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
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Was a pleasure to meet and interact with India’s golden man @Neeraj_chopra1 ! I hope that “Tokyo” will be a supportive friend and motivate you to get a sibling named Paris for him in 2024 ! pic.twitter.com/54QxnPgDn8
— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) September 22, 2021
Neeraj’s success on the final day of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has turned the track and field star into a household name across the country. Securing the first-ever Olympic Gold medal for India in a track and field event, javelin thrower Neerajs sensational on-field performance has translated seamlessly into a digital phenomenon, making the 23-year-old athlete hugely popular on social media.
Tokyo Olympics: One Gold medallist to another, Abhinav Bindra gifts puppy named ‘Tokyo’ to Neeraj Chopra
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