India’s golden boy Neeraj Chopra was left awestruck when he met Tennis legend Roger Federer in Zurich. It was a feast of two top quality athletes in a single body when the devoted and charming personalities posted their photos on social medoia.
Switzerland Tourism set the ball rolling by uniting the 20-time Grand slam winner and the Olympic and world champion from India at Zurich’s La Reserve Eden au Lac for an informal and free-flowing dialog. It just isn’t typically that one will get to see two devoted, charming, and passionate sportspersons who’ve executed their respective nations proud with their achievements, occupying the identical house. (Virat Kohli Crowned ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer Of The Year 2023 For Record Fourth Time)
During the assembly, mutual respect, admiration, and tales of triumph and dedication had been exchanged between the 2 sports activities icons. Roger Federer, celebrated for his enduring success in tennis and his achievements each on and off the court docket, graciously hosted Neeraj, who holds the title of Switzerland Tourism’s Friendship Ambassador, in his dwelling nation.
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An absolute honour to fulfill a sporting icon, whose profession has been and continues to be an inspiration to individuals.
I had a good time speaking to you, and hopefully we’ll meet once more. @rogerfederer pic.twitter.com/kQUjiiBdB9
Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) January 25, 2024
With their fame, success and weighty legacy sitting frivolously on their shoulders, it got here as no shock when Roger Federer and Neeraj Chopra gushed about one another throughout a latest rendezvous, which was marked by mutual respect, admiration, and tales of triumph and dedication.
“I am amazed by how much Neeraj has achieved personally and for his country through his grit and determination.”It’s been nice to fulfill him right here in Zurich,” said Federer, the global ambassador for Switzerland Tourism. Federer, known for his longevity and prowess on and off the tennis court, warmly welcomed Chopra who is also Switzerland Tourism’s Friendship Ambassador, to his home country, which was “a dream-come-true-moment” for the 26-year-old Indian.
“It’s a dream come true for me to meet Roger Federer here in Zurich. I have always admired his skill, his spirit of true sportsmanship and his ability to inspire millions around the world.”
Today, nonetheless, what impressed me probably the most was his humility and his easy-going allure that made me really feel so snug in his presence.
“We had a wonderful time exchanging notes about our respective passions and life’s experiences on and off the field,” mentioned Chopra.
While Federer introduced Neeraj with an autographed tennis racquet, Chopra handed the previous World No 1 a signed India jersey from the Asian Games. Chopra — who grew to become India’s second particular person Olympic gold medallist on the pandemic-affected Tokyo Olympics in 2021 — is hoping to repeat the feat on the Paris Olympics later this yr. Since successful the gold medal on the Tokyo Games, Chopra has scripted extra historical past by claiming a silver and an unprecedented gold medal on the World Athletics Championships. He additionally retained his Jakarta Asian Games gold medal at Hangzhou final yr.
