Roger Federer watches Neeraj Chopra in Zurich Diamond League, internet explodes

India's star Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished second in the Zurich Diamond League with a throw of 85.71 meters. Following his gold in the World Athletics Championship there was a lot of excitement around this event. Neeraj will now be seen participating in the Diamond League final in Eugene.

3 things you need to know

• Neeraj Chopra claimed a gold medal at the World Athletics Championship
• The javelin thrower became the first Indian to register a gold at the event
• He followed it up with a silver medal at the Zurich Diamond League

Roger Federer witnessed the heroics of Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj has been the shining light in India's track and field events and his perseverance and passion towards the sport have really been fascinating to see. He is currently regarded as one of the most successful Indian athletes of all time. There was a certain GOAT in attendance to witness the excellence of Neeraj Chopra in Zurich.

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Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer was present at the Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich alongside his wife Mirka Federer and their daughters Charlene Riva & Myla Rose. Their parents also accompanied them at the event as this was the last Diamond League event before the final in Eugene. 

Federer seems to be enjoying his retirement life as the legendary tennis player was present at a Coldplay concert and even performed with the famous English band. United States' Noah Lyles who emerged victorious in the 200-meter race acknowledged Federer.

Later he took to the microblogging site X (formerly known as Twitter) to let his admiration known for the 20-time grand slam champion. 

The beat in the World watching the best in the World

— Noah Lyles, OLY (@LylesNoah) August 31, 2023

Social media exploded with reactions as "goat" witnessed the "goat" 

🎾 Former Swiss tennis player Roger Federer with his wife Mirka (right) and one of their daughters among the spectators at the Diamond League in Zurich. pic.twitter.com/TAjcZKF7cN

— AW (@AthleticsWeekly) August 31, 2023

Roger Federer was seen in the crowd in the stands with Mirka, their twin daughters, and his parents Robert and Lynette. They watched the action unfold at the Zurich Diamond League 2023.

📍 Letzigrund stadium in Zurich🇨🇭 pic.twitter.com/W1BXfjjHnY

— hanay (@hanaycp) September 1, 2023

Neeraj will be India's biggest gold medal hopes in the Asian Games.