Goa, April 25 -- Indian Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra has publicly addressed the backlash and online abuse he faced after inviting Pakistani rival Arshad Nadeem to the Neeraj Chopra Classic, which took place in Bengaluru on May 24, 2025. The invitation, sent before a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, led to criticism questioning Chopra's patriotism. Nadeem later declined due to a scheduling conflict. In his response, Chopra clarified that the invitation was purely a sporting gesture with no political intent and expressed hurt over the personal attacks on him and his family. He reaffirmed his commitment to India, stating that his country's interests would always come fi...