Athletics is Global and Knowing Basic English Helps, Says Diamond League Trophy Winner Neeraj Chopra
Last Updated: September 09, 2022, 19:27 IST
Neeraj Chopra became first Indian to win Diamond League meet (Photo: SAI Twitter)
Chopra became the first ever Indian to win the Diamond League Trophy as he rounded off a marvellous year for him with a historic victory. On a humble note, the 24-year Indian athlete mentioned that his English has improved significantly, but is yet to reach a very good level of communication
Indian javelin throw sensation Neeraj Chopra added yet another feather to his decorated cap with his victory at the Diamond League Finals in Zurich. His second attempt of 88.44m was enough to help him get his hands on the coveted glittery Diamond League Trophy.
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Chopra became the first ever Indian to accomplish the feat and has completed a marvellous year for himself with a historic victory.
The boy from Khandra has also managed to pick up some language skills on his travels as he finds it helpful to know the basics of the lingua franca.
On a humble note, the 24-year Indian athlete mentioned that his English has improved significantly, but is yet to reach a very good level of communication.
“My English has improved but is not very good yet,” said the 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medallist.
He mentioned that he has a hold on the language to an extent that he can successfully communicate his thoughts and ideas.
“However, I have learnt it to a point where I understand what others want to say, make others understand what I want to say.”
The man who earned India a historic medal in the World Athletics Championships a couple of weeks ago feels that being able to speak English has its advantages, especially considering the global nature of sports.
“Athletics is a global sport & knowing the basics help,” said the Diamond League Final winner.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9-0K1zw3Fw” width=”942″ height=”530″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”></iframe> <p>Chopra capped a memorable year in Zurich as he laid claim to the Diamond League Trophy with his efforts in Switzerland on Friday.</p> <p>Chopra’s first throw of the night was flagged as a no-throw. But, he came back strong with his second throw. He managed to cover the title-sealing effort right after his first foul throw.</p> <p>He maintained his standard on his following attempts as he racked up efforts that traversed 88.00m on his third throw. He followed it up with a throw of 86.11m.</p> <p>Chopra managed a throw of 87.00m on his penultimate attempt and closed out the evening with another good throw of 83.60m on his final try.</p> <p>Read all the <a href=Latest Sports News and Breaking News here
