Asian Games 2018: This how Sania Mirza praised Neeraj Chopra's gesture towards Arshad Nadeem
India’s Neeraj Chopra created a history by winning the country’s first gold in javelin throw at the ongoing Asian Games at Jakarta in Palembang while Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem who won bronze medal in the same event.
Indian tennis star Sania Mirza retweeted a photo of Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem shaking hands during the medal ceremony of the 2018 Asian Games men's javelin throw.She was earlier attacked on social media for wishing Pakistan on their independence day.
Sania Mirza took to twitter and wrote "Why I always say SPORT is the best 'education' you can provide your child with! Teaches you sportsmanship, equality, respect and most importantly humanity! If only some people can learn this from our champion athletes too!! Well done to @Neeraj_chopra1 on the gold for India."
Why I always say SPORT is the best ‘education’you can provide your child with! Teaches you sportsmanship,equality ,respect and most importantly humanity! If only some people can learn this from our champion athletes too!! Well done to @Neeraj_chopra1 on the 🥇for 🇮🇳 👏🏽 https://t.co/YhyaRfbI9u
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) August 28, 2018
India’s Neeraj Chopra created a history by winning the country’s first gold in javelin throw at the ongoing Asian Games in Jakarta Palembang.
sportsmanship,equality ,respect and most importantly humanity well done 👍🏻 both of you for lovely msg sports always best https://t.co/SLAZLf6CbS
— Hassan Ali (@RealHa55an) August 28, 2018
In Asian Games, India have won 65 medals at the Asian Games till now, including 13 golds, 23 silvers and 29 bronzes and are ranked eighth in the overall table.
First published: 1 September 2018, 12:57 IST