Muhammad Yasir, the younger Pakistani javelin thrower, is ecstatic after receiving a telephone name from Neeraj Chopra, India’s Olympic gold winner, congratulating him on successful a bronze medal within the Asian Athletics Championships. Yasir achieved the feat with a throw of 79.93 meters through the occasion in Bangkok final month.

“It was a pleasing shock when he (Neeraj Chopra) referred to as me up and appreciated my efficiency after I gained the bronze medal within the javelin occasion not too long ago. He wished me better of luck for future occasions,” Yasir advised Geo TV.

Whereas India took dwelling 27 medals together with six gold and 12 silver from the Asian meet, Pakistan’s solely medal got here by Yasir.

Pakistan’s prime javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem did not participate within the championships on account of a long-standing harm downside.

Yasir stated he intently follows Chopra’s performances and his coaching routines.

“The one distinction between Pakistani and Indian athletes is that they’ve the chance to coach with international coaches on a long-term foundation at one of the best amenities in nations identified for producing prime athletes.

“In Pakistan, sadly, we do not even have the right tools or international coaches. We’ve to handle in some way, a purpose additionally why we have to respect the performances of Arshad Nadeem,” stated Yasir.