More to cheer about
Neeraj Chopra has single-handedly propelled India to the acme. All track and field disciplines do not enjoy much patronage and popularity in India. We have no world class facility for training nor renowned coaches available to nurture promising talent. That said, if an Indian athlete marches ahead of his rivals repeatedly in the international arena, he needs to be saluted. What was edifying was that Neeraj did not indulge in any drama; his wide grin said it all. He is in an orbit of his own.
While we rejoice over the success of Chandrayaan-3 and Praggnanandhaa, a world record by an under-celebrated Indian athlete should not be lost sight of. Neeraj richly deserves adulation (Page 1, “Neeraj crowned world champion”, August 28).
