‘Proud of our Brave Indian Armed Forces’: Neeraj Chopra backs Indian Army amid rising IND-PAK tensions

Neeraj Chopra backs Indian Army amid rising Indo-Pak tensions. (Photo: PTI)

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra praised the Indian Armed Forces' courage and unshakable will in combating terrorism and offered his complete support to them in the light of the cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.

The two-time Olympic medallist and reigning world champion took to his official X account to show his solidarity with the forces and urged citizens to act responsibly in these challenging times.

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The two-time Olympian and current world champion, who currently holds the rank of a Subedar in the Indian Army, expressed his support for the Indian Army and advised people to behave responsibly during these trying times on his official X account.

“We are proud of our Brave Indian Armed Forces who are fighting for our nation against Terrorism. Let’s do our part and make sure to follow guidelines to ensure everyone’s safety during this time. Jay Hind Jay Bharat. Jay Hind Ki Sena,” Chopra posted.

We are proud of our Brave Indian Armed Forces who are fighting for our nation against Terrorism.Lets do our part and make sure to follow guidelines to ensure everyones safety during this time.
Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) May 8, 2025

The two-time Olympic javelin medalist Chopra will compete on June 24 in the Czech Republic at the Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 sports meet. He will finally try to make his debut at the famous event after having to withdraw from the previous two editions owing to injuries.

However, he was a special visitor at the location last year. The fact that his renowned instructor Jan Zelezny's native country will host the event adds even more significance.

“I am excited to announce that I will take part in the Golden Spike meeting in Ostrava this year. It’s a legendary race and this year will be exceptional. My coach Jan Zelezny has not only won there many times, but also acts as the director of the whole event,” he added.

“I feel great and I hope you will see really nice and far-reaching feasts. I look forward to meeting you all,” Chopra said in a press release issued by the tournament organisers.

In terms of worldwide athletics relevance, the Golden Spike event, which was founded in 1961 and is a part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold label, comes in just below the Diamond League.

Chopra, the current world champion and silver medallist at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, will compete in the Doha Diamond League on May 16.

He has chosen not to compete in the Asian Athletics Championships, which will take place in Gumi, South Korea, from May 27 to May 31. Big names will compete in the men's javelin event at Ostrava, including Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic, the silver medallist from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.