‘Dost bhi hai, bhai bhi hai’: Nadeem’s mother on Neeraj

Raziah Parveen, mother of Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem, expressed deep affection for Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, calling him a friend and brother to her son after Nadeem’s historic Olympic gold in Paris 2024. Despite limited resources, Nadeem’s dedication led to Pakistan’s first Olympic gold in 40 years. Neeraj’s mother, Saroj Devi, also celebrated Nadeem’s win, expressing universal kinship. Earlier, Neeraj had publicly supported Nadeem, advocating for better equipment and training facilities for his friend.