Chopra, who is also Switzerland Tourism’s Friendship Ambassador, was cordially welcomed by Federer, who is renowned for his longevity and skill both on and off the tennis court.
It was not surprising that Roger Federer and Neeraj Chopra, who carry a heavy legacy, fame, and success on their shoulders, gushed about one another at their recent meeting. Their exchange was characterized by respect, admiration, and anecdotes of success and dedication. The 20-time Grand Slam champion and the Indian Olympian and world champion met at Zurich’s La Reserve Eden au Lac for a relaxed and conversational start, courtesy of Switzerland Tourism.
It is not often that two committed, endearing, and ardent athletes who have made their home countries proud of their accomplishments share the same space. “I am in awe of Neeraj’s perseverance and tenacity, as well as all that he has accomplished for his nation.
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Federer is the global ambassador for Switzerland Tourism. “It’s been great to meet him here in Zurich,” Federer said. It was “a dream-come-true-moment” for the 26-year-old Indian when Federer, who is renowned for his longevity and skill on and off the tennis court, cordially welcomed Chopra, who is also Switzerland Tourism’s Friendship Ambassador, to his native nation.
“To meet Roger Federer here in Zurich is a dream come true for me. I have always respected his talent, his genuine sense of sportsmanship, and his capacity to uplift countless numbers of people worldwide. But what really motivated me today was his effortless charm and humility, which made me feel so at ease around him.
“We had a wonderful time exchanging notes about our respective passions and life’s experiences on and off the field,” Chopra said. Chopra gave the former World No. 1 an autographed Asian Games India jersey, while Federer gave Neeraj an autographed tennis racquet.
At the pandemic-affected Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Chopra became the second individual gold medallist from India. She hopes to duplicate the achievement in Paris later this year. Chopra has made more history since taking home the gold medal from the Tokyo Games by winning the silver and, in an unprecedented move, the gold at the World Athletics Championships. In Hangzhou last year, he also kept his gold medal from the Jakarta Asian Games.
Frequently asked question
What is the legacy of Neeraj Chopra?
Being the first track and field athlete from an independent India to win an Olympic medal in a century, he created history. With his incredible throw of 87.58 meters in the men’s javelin, he won a historic gold medal and became the second Indian individual gold medallist at the highest level of sport since Abhinav Bindra in 2008.
What are the sports achievements of India in 2023?
In 2023, Indian sports made enormous progress, traveling to previously uncharted territory. India won more than 100 medals at the Asian and Para Asian Games in 2023, a first for the country. India produced the youngest finalist in the history of the Chess World Cup in Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa.
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