Neeraj Chopra meets Abhinav Bindra, introduces his gold medal to its 'elder sibling'

Indian Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra took it on to social media and posted a beautiful mess for ar Olympics champion for India, Abhinav Bindra after meeting him on Wednesday. Tokyo Olympics gold medalist in his mess said that he took his Olympics medal to meet its elder sibling from Beijing, referring to Abhinav Bindra’s gold medal at 2008 Beijing Olympics. Chopra was also gifted a puppy named ‘Tokyo’ by Bindra. 

Speaking about Tokyo, Chopra added in Instagram post that he is thankful to Bindra for his family’s warm hospitality. Chopra also thanked him for pet and concluded by saying that he will cherish Tokyo forever. Chopra concluded by saying that Tokyo is newest member of Chopra family and also mentioned Indian Olympian Manisha Malhotra, for making meeting possible.

On or hand, earlier in day Abhinav Bindra also tweeted a picture and a mess for Chopra on his official handle, saying it was a pleasure to meet and talk with India’s golden man. He also mentioned puppy, Tokyo in his tweet and said he hopes pet becomes a friend who supports athlete and motivates him to get a sibling for Tokyo named Paris in 2024.

Chopra and Bindra are only two Indians to win Individual Olympic gold medals

Neeraj Chopra won gold medal for India during Tokyo Olympics 2020 in Men's Javelin Throw event. By achieving this feat clinched first gold medal for India since Abhinav Bindra's gold medal during Beijing Olympics 2008 in Men's 10m Air Rifle event. Chopra's gold medal for India was first individual goal in track and field competitions in 100 years of Olympic history. Whereas, Bindra's gold medal was first-ever individual gold at Olympics for India. 

Meanwhile, social media users on finding Chopra and Bindra's tweets expressed ir happiness on seeing both Champions toger. One of  Twitter users replied to Chopra's tweet and said that she is waiting for Tokyo's sibling Paris. She also said that she is getting addicted to adorable picture posted by Chopra holding puppy.

Meanwhile, Indian badminton player Jwala Gutta said that gifting Chopra a pet is a gesture full of thoughts by Bindra.

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