Bollywood Celebrates Neeraj Chopra’s Historic Silver Medal at Paris Olympics

Bollywood stars celebrated Neeraj Chopra's silver medal win in the men's javelin throw at the Paris Olympics. Chopra, who threw 89.45 meters, received accolades from actors like Vicky Kaushal, R Madhavan, and Malaika Arora. Madhavan praised both Chopra and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who won gold with a record-breaking 92.97-meter throw, emphasizing the sportsmanship displayed. Vicky Kaushal lauded Chopra's performance on Instagram, calling it a "Season Best Performance." Malaika Arora, present at the event, expressed her pride in witnessing the moment live. Actress Rakul Preet Singh also congratulated Chopra, celebrating his second Olympic medal. Despite four foul throws, Chopra's achievement makes him the second male athlete from post-independence India to win two Olympic medals in an individual event. This event marked a significant moment of unity and excellence in sports, as the podium was shared by athletes from India and Pakistan.