US EditionNeeraj Chopra Faces Backlash Over Arshad Nadeem's Invitation Amid Growing Tensions | Sports-Games
- Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra invited Pakistani rival Arshad Nadeem to his Classic event in Bengaluru.
- Criticism followed the invitation sent before Tuesday's terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
- Nadeem, an Olympic champion, withdrew from the May 24 event citing scheduling conflicts, having shared the podium with Chopra last year.
- Chopra said the invitation was "from one athlete to another" on social media.
- Chopra defended his integrity, expressing hurt and anger over the hate and abuse targeting his family.
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Neeraj Chopra issues statement after ‘integrity questioned’ and his ‘mother targeted’ by trolls over invite to Arshad Nadeem
Neeraj Chopra issued a strong statement on Friday morning, saying he has received hate and abuse over inviting Arshad Nadeem for NC Classic in Bengaluru and his family has also been at the receiving end.
Neeraj Chopra Faces Backlash Over Arshad Nadeem's Invitation Amid Growing Tensions | Sports-Games
Neeraj Chopra Faces Backlash Over Arshad Nadeem's Invitation Amid Growing Tensions Olympic javelin gold medalist Neeraj Chopra is under fire for inviting Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem to an upcoming athletic meet in Bengaluru. This decision comes amid heightened tensions following a deadly attack in Kashmir.The Neeraj Chopra Classic, scheduled for May 24, was meant to attract top-tier athletes like Nadeem, furthering India's presence in world-…
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NewsDrumGetting hate and abuse for inviting Pak's Nadeem to NC Classic: Neeraj Chopra
New Delhi: Indian javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra on Friday said he has been bombarded with “hate and abuse” for inviting Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem to next month’s NC Classic in Bengaluru, clarifying that the Olympic champion’s presence was “completely out of question” in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. The Tokyo Olympics gold-medallist and Paris Games silver-winning star from Haryana said he was deeply hurt to see his and his famil…
Neeraj Chopra's 'Integrity Questioned' For Inviting Arshad Nadeem To India In Aftermath Of Pahalgam Terror Attack. Star Says...
India's javelin hero Neeraj Chopra broke his silence on inviting Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem for an event that will take place at Bengaluru in May 2025.
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