Neeraj meets 'inspirational' tennis legend Federer

10 months ago 12

NEW DELHI:

World champion javelin

thrower

Neeraj Chopra

on Thursday found himself in the company of

tennis

legend

Roger Federer

in Zurich, a moment the Olympic gold medallist described as a 'dream come true'.
The two superstars, both ambassadors of Switzerland Tourism, met in the picturesque backdrop of Zurich’s La Reserve Eden au Lac.
Both Federer and Neeraj were in awe of each other as the rendezvous was marked by mutual respect, admiration, and stories of triumph and dedication.

Switzerland Tourism set the ball rolling by uniting the 20-time Grand slam winner and the Olympic and world champion from India for a casual and free-flowing conversation.

It is not often that one gets to see two dedicated, charming, and passionate sportspersons who have done their respective countries proud with their achievements, occupying the same space.
"I am amazed by how much Neeraj has achieved personally and for his country through his grit and determination.
"It's been great to meet him here in Zurich," said Federer, the global ambassador for Switzerland Tourism.
Federer, known for his longevity and prowess on and off the tennis court, warmly welcomed Chopra who is also Switzerland Tourism's Friendship Ambassador, to his home country, which was "a dream-come-true-moment" for the 26-year-old Indian.

"It's a dream come true for me to meet Roger Federer here in Zurich. I have always admired his skill, his spirit of true sportsmanship and his ability to inspire millions around the world.
"Today, however, what inspired me the most was his humility and his easy-going charm that made me feel so comfortable in his presence.
"We had a wonderful time exchanging notes about our respective passions and life's experiences on and off the field," said Chopra.
While Federer presented Neeraj with an autographed tennis racquet, Chopra handed the former World No 1 a signed India jersey from the Asian Games.
Chopra — who became India's second individual Olympic gold medallist at the pandemic-affected Tokyo Olympics in 2021 — is hoping to repeat the feat at the Paris Olympics later this year.
Since winning the gold medal at the Tokyo Games, Chopra has scripted more history by claiming a silver and an unprecedented gold medal at the World Athletics Championships.
He also retained his Jakarta Asian Games gold medal at Hangzhou last year.
(With inputs from PTI)

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