The Funny Side Of
Instagram/neeraj____chopra Neeraj Chopra needs no introduction
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The 23-year-old scripted history by winning India its first Olympic gold in athletics
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People were also charmed by his understated confidence and frankness off the field
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Neeraj quickly became a media favourite - and the fact wasn't lost on him
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Here's how he took a lighthearted dig at the media frenzy surrounding him in a now-viral ad
Instagram/neeraj____chopra The ad, in fact, only contributed further to the frenzy
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And Neeraj Chopra's impeccable comic timing won him even more fans
Instagram/neeraj____chopra When he's not training, Neeraj likes to indulge in some comfort food: Fruits are his favourite
Twitter/ianuragthakur He lives by a simple funda: Eat roti, drink chai and say goodbye to tension
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Neeraj Chopra was once asked in an interview about the inspiration behind his long hair
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Neither SRK, nor Salman - “Main khud hi apne baal lambe rakhta hun,” he replied
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Recently, the gold medallist and dog lover met India's only other individual Olympic champion, Abhinav Bindra
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Who presented him with a golden retriever named Tokyo!
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"Am sure 'Tokyo' will be a supportive friend and motivate you to get a sibling named Paris for him in 2024!" wrote Abhinav Bindra
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Here's hoping his words come true! Thank you, Neeraj Chopra, for the gold as well as the laughs
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