A mother’s love knows no bounds. It doesn’t understand boundaries, nationalities, or rivalry. All it knows is love. After Neeraj Chopra won a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in Javelin Throw, losing to his rival Arshad Nadeem, his mother Saroj Devi congratulated Nadeem and said he was like her son.
On the other hand, Arshad Nadeem’s mother, in an interview with the press after his historic win, said Neeraj Chopra was like her son and that he and Nadeem are like brothers.
“He is also like my son. He is Nadeem’s friend and also his brother. Wins and losses are part of the sport. May god bless him, may he win medals. They are like brothers, I’ve prayed for Neeraj too,” she said.
Here’s a video of her:
HEARTWARMING ❤️
Arshad Nadeem’s mother says, “Neeraj Chopra is like my son. I pray for his success too. He and Nadeem are like brothers.” ?
Two mothers across borders showing grace, humility, and love. This message deserves to be heard by everyone.#NeerajChopra #ArshadNadeem pic.twitter.com/2z8CccmEXE
— Siddharth (@SidKeVichaar) August 9, 2024
Several people online lauded Arshad Nadeem’s mother and were inspired by her kind heart and humanity. Here’s what some of them said:
Look, a mother from one religion and a mother from another religion have adopted each other’s sons as their own, but we are still drowned in the hatred of the same Pakistan and India.
— Vaibhav Mishra (@adkeys22) August 9, 2024
Both Arshad’s mother and Neeraj’s mother are true champions in humanity and love.
— Udham Sinsini (@udhambharatpur) August 9, 2024
Mother of Neeraj and Arshad.????
Both of you are shining examples of motherly love and sportsmanship.”
Your kindness and generosity towards each other children is a beautiful testament to your character.— Saad Khan (@Sad_421) August 9, 2024
Only mothers can say things like this ❤️
— Cricketism (@MidnightMusinng) August 9, 2024
Moms always pray for everyone like their own children.??❤️
— Deepak Yadav (@Deepaky98232586) August 9, 2024
Beautiful sportsmanship and mutual respect! This is the spirit that brings nations together. ❤️ #UnityInSports
— Navneet K Singh (@Navneet_K_Singh) August 9, 2024
Mothers are something else altogether! 🙂