
Saroj Devi
Saroj Devi is the mother of Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra. She gained public attention for her supportive remarks about her son's achievements and his friendship with Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem. Her simple yet heartfelt comments reflect the familial pride and respect prevalent in Indian culture, emphasizing the importance of sportsmanship over national rivalry.
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Neeraj Chopra presented his medal to his parents, Saroj Devi and Satish.
Quote of the day by Neeraj Chopra: "Medals are decided on the day, not before…" - why success is earned in the moment, not predicted in advance | Commonwealth Games NewsThe Times of India·
India· 2026-07-31
Neeraj Chopra’s mother Saroj Devi expressed happiness for her son's silver medal and Arshad's gold medal.
Neeraj Chopra addresses ‘hate, abuse’ on inviting Arshad Nadeem for javelin competition in India - WorldDawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·
Pakistan· 2025-04-25



