Abhishek Bachchan tightly hugs Neeraj Chopra after he wins first Silver medal for India at Paris Olympics 2024 in viral video: WATCH

As an ardent fan who has grown up watching the Bachchan family grace our screens, this heartwarming moment between Abhishek and Neeraj Chopra at the Paris Olympics left me utterly elated! The camaraderie, the shared pride for our nation, and the genuine warmth in Abhishek’s embrace were a true testament to the spirit of sportsmanship that binds us all.


Abhishek Bachchan, a renowned Bollywood actor, visited Paris for the 2024 Olympics. There, he encountered Neeraj Chopra, who had brought India great pride by clinching a silver medal in the javelin throw. On Thursday, August 9, 2024, Sanajan Ganesan, wife of cricketer Jasprit Bumrah, posted on X a popular video platform, capturing their interaction, which swiftly became viral on social media.

In the video, Neeraj was noticed departing the stadium while carrying the national flag across his back. Upon running into Abhishek, he moved towards him, and the actor affectionately hugged the silver medalist. The Ghoomer actor then congratulated Neeraj on his outstanding accomplishment, offered words of motivation, and patted him encouragingly before Neeraj left the stadium.

Sanjana titled her post, “Kind act by Abhishek Bachchan, making us all proud of our country! Well done and congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for winning the Silver medal for India. #NeerajChopra #JavelinThrow #OlympicGames #Paris2024″

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Online community members swiftly responded to the video. One participant expressed, “The entire nation yearns to embrace Neeraj!” Another individual praised Indian actor Abhishek Bachchan for his kind actions towards Neeraj Chopra. He offered congratulations and a hug upon Chopra’s win of the Silver medal for India. Another comment read, “It was a heartwarming gesture by Junior @juniorbachchan to acknowledge champion @Neeraj_chopra1, who is participating in kabaddi-football leagues. It’s wonderful to see Abhishek showing support for our athletes at the Olympics.”

I’ve always found it heartwarming when people show kindness and support towards others, especially during challenging times. It reminds me of a time when I was studying abroad and missed a familiar face amidst a sea of new ones. A simple gesture from a fellow student made my day, and it made me feel more connected to the community. So, when someone extends a kind gesture, like supporting Indian players, it speaks volumes about their character and empathy towards others. It’s moments like these that make life a little brighter and more welcoming for everyone involved.

At the ongoing Paris Olympics, Neeraj Chopra brought India great honor by earning our country its inaugural silver medal. During the final round, he accomplished an impressive javelin throw of 89.45 meters. However, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem took home the gold with a record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters.

After Neeraj’s triumphant win and earning a silver medal, numerous Bollywood celebrities acknowledged his achievement by sending him well wishes. Kareena Kapoor Khan posted a picture of Neeraj along with the caption “Champion!” Meanwhile, Ayushmann Khurrana lauded him as India’s shining star and expressed his appreciation with “Well done, Neeraj.” Rakul Preet Singh, Nimrat Kaur, Twinkle Khanna, and many others also joined in on the congratulations for the accomplished athlete.

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2024-08-10 07:23