The Man with the Golden Arm: Neeraj Chopra Interacted Mandsaur University Students
Mandsaur University was abuzz with excitement on the 23rd of October, 2021 by the online presence of the man with the golden arm. Neeraj Chopra, India’s first track and field Olympic Gold medalist was hosted by Mandsaur University, Mandsaur in the grandest way. Chancellor, Er. Narendra Nahata felicitated the young champion and welcomed him to Mandsaur University, Mandsaur. Students’ excitement reached its peak by online presence of The man with Golden Arm: Neeraj Chopra. The university auditorium (LT-01) soon came to life as Mr. Chopra took to the online session. In an interactive event titled “In Conversation with Neeraj Chopra”, he gracefully shared his experiences from his golden moment, along with words of wisdom and hardships with students. In his addressal, he emphasized on the importance of balancing academics and encouraged students not only to excel in sports, but to always follow the chosen path with action and determination. “Patience and Discipline are the two most important virtues for success,” he said. He further added, “One should always listen to their heart’s calling and it is important to follow it. Parents should also extend support to their children and allow them to pursue their choice of sport.” Dr. Bharat Singh Rawat, Vice Chancellor of Mandsaur University, Mandsaur said, “The victorious Javelin Thrower of Tokyo Olympics 2020, Neeraj Chopra has left a deep impression upon the youth of the entire nation. It was a moment of glory for all my students to be able to have a live and interactive session with a luminous sports personality and hear him share his journey, challenges and successes. A heartfelt interaction with Neeraj has not only inspired all of them but has given them unmatched happiness. At Mandsaur University, we strive to positively impact the aspiring young minds of our students to let them follow their passion wholeheartedly. Mandsaur University hopes that Neeraj Chopra’s historic Olympic win would set the path towards glory for future generations to come.”