Published 15:50 IST, January 25th 2024

The GOAT meeting: Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra meets tennis legend Roger Federer

Neeraj Chopra met with tennis legend Roger Federer on Thursday. He gifted an Indian Olympic shirt to the 20-time grand slam winner.

Reported by: Vishal Tiwari
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Neeraj Chopra and Roger Federer | Image: X/Neeraj Chopra
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Indian Olympian Neeraj Chopra recently met with tennis legend Roger Federer in Zurich, Switzerland. Tokyo Olympics gold medalist took to social media to share pictures with 20-time Grand Slam winner. In photos, Neeraj could be seen gifting an Indian Olympic shirt to Federer. 

3 things you need to know

  • Neeraj Chopra is India's first Olympian to win a gold medal in athletics
  • Chopra is also first Asian athlete to win a gold medal in javelin
  • Roger Federer, 20-time Grand Slam winner, retired from sport in 2022

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Neeraj Chopra meets Roger Federer

Both Neeraj Chopra and Roger Federer are ambassors of Switzerland's tourism. y met in Swiss city of Zurich, which is known for its banking and finance industries. After meeting, Chopra took to his social media handles to share pictures. 

β€œIt was very nice meeting you. Thank you for vice. I will follow,” Neeraj Chopra wrote on Indian Olympic shirt he presented to Roger Federer.

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Meanwhile, Roger Federer also presented a signed tennis racquet to World No. 1 javelin thrower. Neeraj Chopra is currently preparing for upcoming Paris Olympics, where he will aim to repeat his gold-medal feat once more for nation. 

14:53 IST, January 25th 2024