New Delhi: Gone are the days when only Indian cricketers recieved worldwide attention. India have finally found a sporting icon that doesn’t belong to the cricketing fraternity. Since bursting onto the scene at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago, Neeraj Chopra has solidified his position as a global sports star with some extraordinary performances. So much so, that the Indian javelin superstar’s popularity has soared not just in India but on a global scale.
Neeraj has one of the largest female following among Indian sportspersons owing to his charming personality. His global fan base is vast, making him one of the most beloved figures in the sports fraternity.
Neeraj’s popularity among female fans was evident in Brussels, where he recently participated in the Diamond League finale. Neeraj finished second with a best throw of 87.86m in the seven-man event, which saw Grenada’s Anderson Peters claiming the title with a throw of 87.87m at King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium.
While the stadium was jam-packed with thousands of spectators who flooded the iconic venue to watch the exhilarating action, plenty lined up outside the stadium to catch a close glimpse of their favourite superstars.
Neeraj, who turned out to be the most in-demand athlete, was mobbed by European girls for selfies.
WATCH: European girls go crazy for the Indian superstar
European girls are crazy for Neeraj Chopra 🔥 pic.twitter.com/OI40C8Rmc5
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After the second-place finish in the Diamond League finale, Neeraj revealed that he participated in the event with a fractured left hand. It was a season of second-place finishes for the former Olympic and world champion, who settled for a silver in the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympics after finishing second behind Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem. The Pakistani javelin star broke the Olympic record with a massive throw of 92.97m to script history at Stade de France.
Neeraj Chopra turned out to be the most in-demand athlete outside the stadium. He was mobbed by European girls for selfies and autographs. Other Sports Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
