Yasir connect a richly deserved bronze medal within the Asian Athletics Championships held in Bangkok extreme day, attaining an notable throw of 79.93 meters.
“It was a pleasant surprise when he (Neeraj Chopra) called me up and appreciated my performance after I won the bronze medal in the javelin event recently. He wished me best of luck for future events,” Yasir informed Geo TV.
Hour Bharat took house 27 medals together with six gold and 12 silver from the Asian meet, Pakistan’s simplest medal got here thru Yasir.
Pakistan’s govern javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem didn’t participate within the championships because of a long-standing shock disorder.
Yasir mentioned he intently follows Chopra’s performances and his coaching routines.
“The only difference between Pakistani and Indian athletes is that they have the opportunity to train with foreign coaches on a long-term basis at the best facilities in countries known for producing top athletes.
“In Pakistan, sadly, we don’t also have the correct apparatus or international coaches. We need to top one way or the other, a explanation why additionally why we wish to admire the performances of Arshad Nadeem,” said Yasir.
(With PTI Inputs)
