Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem responds to Neeraj Chopra's 'not close friends' comment

23-May-2025

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Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan declined to comment on Indian star Neeraj Chopra's recent remarks about their relationship, citing the current cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. 

Arshad was asked about Neeraj during a press conference in Lahore ahead of the upcoming Asian Athletics Championships.

"I don't want to make any comments about Neeraj because of the ongoing conflict with India," said Arshad on May 22.