CNN —In a line-up of India’s sporting heroes, most of whom have gained celebrity status through cricket, Neeraj Chopra is an anomaly.
Matthias Hangst/Getty ImagesPrior to Chopra, India had practically no history in track and field, winning most of its Olympic medals in field hockey and wrestling.
But still, Neeraj Chopra is the best sportsperson.
“My main focus is to stay healthy,” says Chopra, “but I’m not taking the pressure of winning a gold medal again.
He is a moving billboard, one can say now.”And if he wins a second gold medal at the Olympics?
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