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NEW DELHI, May 25: Olympic Javelin champion and youth icon, Neeraj Chopra is showing viewers a new way to take life head on with the launch of an exciting challenge exclusively on YouTube Shorts. Fans can join the champion by doing the #JavRun and replicating his distinctive run-up before he throws the javelin. Modeled on Neeraj's medal-winning technique, the #JavRun challenge symbolizes forging forward towards one's goals with determination and a healthy dose of fun, whether that's getting through your daily chores or chasing one's ambitions.
His latest YouTube Shorts give fans a unique glimpse of how he does the #JavRun, in various real world situations. Fans can create a 15-second YouTube Short right from the mobile app and add their own touch of creativity to the challenge.
As part of the challenge, Neeraj will host a meet and greet with a few lucky fans who upload unique and creative Shorts. For their creations to be considered, participants are encouraged to use the "Let's Nacho" track and hashtags #JavRun and #YouTubeShorts.
Speaking on the release of #JavRun challenge, Neeraj said, "YouTube helped bring the world's best javelin throwers right before my eyes, and allowed me to learn from them. That is why having my own channel on the platform, through which I hope to motivate emerging athletes, is a special milestone for me.
"The #JavRun challenge is my own fun way to use my sport as inspiration for viewers to always run after their dreams. YouTube Shorts is a great way for me to interact with my fans even more closely and I am looking forward to seeing how people #JavRun in their lives." Born into a farming family in Khandra, Haryana, Neeraj's quest to excel at Javelin throw led him to YouTube, where he gained access to content and training videos he would not have had access to otherwise. On YouTube, he watched and learnt from internationally renowned athletes, as he honed his own skills and perfected his technique.
Chopra's historic win has been an inspiration to millions of Indians. In March 2022, he has launched his own YouTube channel to motivate the country's youth. Through his channel, he has begun giving viewers a behind the scenes glimpse into his fitness and training regimen. |
