Yasir secured a well-deserved bronze medal within the Asian Athletics Championships held in Bangkok final month, reaching a powerful throw of 79.93 meters.
“It was a nice shock when he (Neeraj Chopra) referred to as me up and appreciated my efficiency after I received the bronze medal within the javelin occasion just lately. He wished me better of luck for future occasions,” Yasir instructed Geo TV.
Whereas India took dwelling 27 medals together with six gold and 12 silver from the Asian meet, Pakistan’s solely medal got here via Yasir.
Pakistan’s prime javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem did not participate within the championships on account of a long-standing damage drawback.
Yasir mentioned he intently follows Chopra’s performances and his coaching routines.
“The one distinction between Pakistani and Indian athletes is that they’ve the chance to coach with overseas coaches on a long-term foundation at the perfect services in nations recognized for producing prime athletes.
“In Pakistan, sadly, we do not even have the correct tools or overseas coaches. We now have to handle by some means, a motive additionally why we have to respect the performances of Arshad Nadeem,” mentioned Yasir.
(With PTI Inputs)
