Neeraj Chopra’s Rapid Fire Feat. Randeep Hooda, Hairstyle & More

Watch Neeraj Chopra open up on the highs of 2018 and why he wants Randeep Hooda to play the lead in his biopic.

Asian Games gold medallist Neeraj Chopra speaks to The Quint.

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Video Editor: Kunal Mehra
Cameraperson: Shiv Kumar Maurya

The Asian and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Neeraj Chopra said in a conversation with The Quint that there was a lot of chat about how this year would pan out for him in the beginning of 2018. During an event in New Delhi, the javelin-thrower expressed that he is feeling good after winning two gold medals.

I was sure that I would perform well before the year started. Before the big Games, there was a lot of talk about how would this year pan out. I have won golds at Asian and Commonwealth Games this year. I’m feeling very good.

Neeraj Chopra

When he was asked which actor should play the lead if a biopic is made on him, Chopra said he would like Randeep Hooda to be the one.

If a biopic is made, then it’ll be very good. I like Randeep Hooda, who is from Haryana. I like Akshay Kumar as well.

Neeraj Chopra

The 20-year-old said the fact that he was standing with a Chinese and Pakistani on the podium wasn't going through his mind at all.

There should be sportsmanship. The fact that I was standing with a Chinese and Pakistani wasn’t going through my mind. My entire focus was on our national anthem. I got to know about it when I was in my room later. 

Neeraj Chopra