Rishabh Pant comes up with weird Tweets on Neeraj Chopra and targetting Indian PM Narendra Modi

Published - 07 Aug 2024, 11:03 AM | Updated - 24 Aug 2024, 07:31 AM

Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant (Image Credits: Twitter)

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has announced a prize money of Rs 100,089 for fans if India’s ‘Golden Boy’ Neeraj Chopra wins the gold medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. The unexpected post from Rishabh Pant has led fans to speculate that his social media account might have been hacked.

Neeraj Chopra has advanced to the javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics 2024 after a remarkable 89.34-meter throw in the qualifiers on Tuesday, August 6. The defending champion and Tokyo gold medallist aims to continue his impressive form. He can end India's drought of gold medals at the Paris Olympics.

Chopra led the javelin throw qualifiers at the Paris Olympics. Anderson Peters from Grenada, a two-time world champion, finished second with 88.63 meters. Germany's Julian Weber finished third with 87.76 meters. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem also advanced to the finals with a throw of 86.59 meters.

I Will Pay 100089 Rupees To Lucky Winner - Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant took to microblogging site X (formerly known as Twitter) to announce a reward of Rs 100,089 for a fan who likes and comments the most on his post. Pant added that the top 10 people who engage with the post will receive flight tickets.

"If Neeraj chopra win a gold medal tomorrow. I will pay 100089 Rupees to lucky winner who likes the tweet and comment most . And for the rest top 10 people trying to get the attention will get flight tickets . Let’s get support from india and outside the world for my brother," wrote Pant.

We Should All Appreciate And Celebrate - Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant later tweeted to support athletes regardless of outcomes. The 26-year-old highlighted that their hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm in sports should be appreciated and celebrated. Pant urged everyone to recognize and celebrate the spirit of Indian sports.

"I completely agree! Supporting our athletes is crucial, regardless of the outcome. Their dedication, hard work, and the spirit they bring to the games is something we should all appreciate and celebrate. Let's show the world the incredible spirit of Indian sports indeed!" Pant added.

India has secured three bronze medals at the Paris Olympics 2024. Manu Bhaker earned the first medal in the 10m Air Pistol event and another in the mixed team event with Sarabjot Singh.

Swapnil Kusale also won bronze in the 50m Rifle 3P. India aims for another bronze in hockey after a 3-2 semifinal loss to Germany. Vinesh Phogat will feature in the final match of wrestling.

Rishabh Pant To Play IND vs SL 3rd ODI?

Rishabh Pant hasn't played in the ODI series against Sri Lanka so far. The Men in Blue failed to secure victory in the first ODI despite being in a winning position. They lost the second ODI by 32 runs, conceding a 1-0 lead to Sri Lanka in the series. Pant might be recalled to the playing XI for the upcoming match.

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