Javelin thrower and Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra on Saturday visited a school in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad city to launch a national mission in which eminent sportspersons would visit schools across the country to educate students about a balanced diet, fitness and sports. To be made aware of the importance. Chopra visited Sanskardham School and interacted with students from 75 different schools who had gathered there as part of the initiative, a Gujarat government release said.
The brainchild of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the outreach initiative envisages all Olympians and Paralympians to interact with students from 75 schools over two years to motivate the youth to take up a ‘balanced diet’ or a balanced diet and take up fitness activities Can you This initiative is being jointly organized by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Apart from sensitizing the students about the importance of a balanced diet, fitness and sports, Chopra also answered their questions. He told how he loved eating vegetable biryani without making it spicy and with curd. “It’s a wholesome, healthy food with minerals from the right mix of vegetables and carbohydrates,” he said. “Plus, cooking helps to distract the mind from fatigue after a long training session”.
He shared tips on eating right, following the right fitness regime and some important life lessons. Chopra also told about Fito India Quiz, the biggest sports and fitness quiz. “I was amazed to hear the students gave me some answers and appreciated their knowledge. They can reach greater heights with the right kind of discipline and dedication,” he said.
Chopra then joined the students in the sports arena and gave them valuable suggestions about various sports including javelin throw. “When he hosted us after the Olympics, the PM had shared his vision of a new, healthy and fit India. I am happy to get the ball rolling and share some knowledge in this special initiative of visiting schools which can help students and realize the prime minister’s dream of India becoming a more sporting nation.” Chopra said.
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