Two of India’s standout athletes at the Paris Olympic Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker, were in the limelight throughout the event. Bhaker secured two bronze medals in different events, while Neeraj Chopra earned a silver in the men’s javelin throw final.
Even though the Paris Olympics have concluded, the buzz surrounding Neeraj and Manu on social media remains strong, particularly after a video surfaced showing the two athletes meeting after the event, accompanied by Bhaker’s mother.
The viral video, widely shared on social media, features Bhaker’s mother playfully urging her daughter to pose for a picture with Chopra. In another clip, she is seen placing Neeraj’s hand on her head, as if asking for a promise.
The videos have sparked a range of reactions from fans online, adding to the post-Olympics chatter.
Initially, Neeraj and Manu were set to be India’s flag bearers at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony. However, a last-minute change saw Sreejesh taking the role in place of the javelin thrower.
The Paris Olympics campaign was bittersweet for Neeraj, who fell short of defending his gold medal from the Tokyo Games. On the other hand, Manu Bhaker celebrated her first-ever Olympic medal win, making her performance particularly special.
