Watch: Neeraj Chopra Touches Feet Of Elderly Man, Internet Says "Respect"
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Neeraj Chopra recently made the entire country proud by breaking his national record while competing in the Diamond League in Stockholm, Sweden.
Javelin thrower and Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra recently made the entire country proud by breaking his national record while competing in the Diamond League in Stockholm, Sweden. So down to earth this person @Neeraj_chopra1 ❣️Took blessing from an elderly fan. That speaks volumes. Love you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/jjo9OxHABt
For the second time in a month, the Tokyo Olympics winner broke his personal record at the Stockholm Diamond League. Neeraj won a silver medal in the event with a career-best throw of 89.94 meters.
And now, he has won the hearts of the people again by touching the feet of an elderly man who came to congratulate him. A video of his heartwarming gesture is going viral on social media where Mr Chopra is seen interacting and clicking photos with a group of fans in Stockholm. An elderly man was part of that group, and as soon as he congratulated the Tokyo Olympic champion, he reciprocated by touching his feet.