After skipping honour ceremony by Haryana Neeraj Chopra arrives in Chandigarh meets CM Khattar

Deepankar ShardaTribune News ServiceChandigarh August 18Indian javelin thrower and Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra reached Chandigarh on Wednesday to meet Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal KhattarChopra who had skipped the state governments honouring ceremony held on August 13 in Panchkula was received by state Sports Minister Sandeep SinghI am happy to come here It gives me immense pleasure to start my career here said ChopraWhile revealing his plans on taking over as head of Centre of Excellence in Panchkula in a post offered by the state government Chopra said I will think about this I will try my best to promote sports in the country Right now my target is to bring a medal in the World Championship next year I have tournaments scheduled including Commonwealth GamesAsked if he has plans to leave the Indian Army and join Haryana government Chopra said As I said my plan is to bring more laurels for the country nothing beyond thatI thank Haryana government for taking proper care of players I must appreciate the state sports policy It was a dream come true and I hope this gold medal would motivate youngsters and coming generation added ChopraMy health is fine I am taking proper care and will take all necessary precautions I am looking forward to restart practice added Chopra