Neeraj Chopra has displayed sizzling form in season 2023, winning almost everything on offer. However, the star athlete has no qualms admitting that defending his gold medal at the Paris Olympics will be a huge challenge since maintaining top form on a consistent basis is not easy.
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Satwik said the losses had not dampened the pair's spirits but made them more hungry for success in Paris.
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'I take one day at a time. I just want to give my best and stay in the present. I do not like to sit on the past glory or think far ahead. For this year, major competitions are done so the focus is on Paris Paralympics and winning more medals for the country.'
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'I thought if I was doing so bad, I would quit. But I told myself that I will not give up so soon and fight till the end.'
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Women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal and men's skipper Manpreet Singh also wished the paralympians.
Hitting a patient century on Test comeback, former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik credited his wife and tennis star Sania Mirza for his success.
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Mariam Farid, who competes wearing a hijab, says she would never compromise on her identity but would not mind blending a bit of fashion with religion.
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Outside Bollywood films, Sania Mirza might be the only Indian success welcomed as warmly in neighbouring Pakistan and the 28-year-old expects her doubles feats to inspire girls on both sides of the border to pick up a tennis racquet.
