‘You don’t need to prove your patriotism’: Dutt to Neeraj Chopra

Yogeshwar Dutt has defended Neeraj Chopra after the javelin star faced social media abuse for inviting Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem to the NC Classic. Chopra clarified Nadeem’s participation was impossible after the Pahalgam attack, emphasising his country’s priority. Dutt lauded Chopra’s patriotism and leadership, urging him to ignore critics and continue his success as a national champion.