Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:21 - Neeraj Chopra’s youth and childhood
9:17 - Neeraj Chopra’s love for farming
13:01 - First big win
16:00 - The pressure to represent the country
19:15 - How did Neeraj feel after winning gold at the Olympics
21:15 - Neeraj’s Silver at the Paris Olympics
27:55 - Difference between individual and team sports
35:08 - Who is the supporting cast to Neeraj?
41:00 - What is Neeraj Chopra’s routine?
43:44 - How does Neeraj Chopra deal with disappointment and pressure?
48:26 - Why did Neeraj Chopra choose to represent STAGE?
52:50 - State of sports infrastructure in India
57:07 - Rapid fire questions
This episode is packed with valuable insights into the life of a world-class athlete, touching on mental resilience, discipline, and the importance of a strong support system.
A special thank you to IDFC First Bank for being a partner for this podcast and STAGE (Blume Fund IV) for helping us connect with Neeraj Chopra and for generously providing their office space to record this episode.