Xtra Time Web Desk: On Sunday, at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary, Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra clinched the gold medal in the javelin throw event with a remarkable performance. He outperformed Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem in a fierce competition, securing first place with a throw of 88.17 meters.
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However, it was the gesture that Neeraj made after the event with the runner-up Arshad that sparked a global discussion. In the realm of diplomacy, India and Pakistan share a complex relationship. Amidst this backdrop, the deep friendship between India’s Neeraj and Pakistan’s Arshad became a captured moment in Budapest.
After winning the medals, Neeraj and Arshad embraced each other. They then held their respective national flags for photographs. Neeraj, the golden winner, held India’s flag, while bronze medalist Jakub Vadlejch from the Czech Republic held the flag of his democratic nation. Notably, the silver medalist Arshad Nadeem did not have the flag of Pakistan with him.
At that moment, Neeraj stood beside Arshad, holding India’s flag, creating a powerful image. This moment quickly went viral on social media platforms.
Soon, the cricket teams of India and Pakistan are set to face each other in the Asia Cup, gearing up for an intense battle. But before that, the image of camaraderie displayed by Neeraj and Arshad will remain a memorable testament to the history of India-Pakistan relations.