Neeraj Chopra's mother, Saroj Devi, celebrated her son's silver medal win at the Paris Olympics, equating it to gold due to his impressive performance despite an injury. She also praised Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who won gold, acknowledging the hard work of all athletes. Meanwhile, Adille Sumariwalla, President of the Athletics Federation of India, lauded Chopra for his resilience, calling him a "tiger" for his remarkable effort and season’s best throw, highlighting his champion spirit in overcoming adversity.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat received a warm welcome in her native village, Balali, Haryana. Addressing the media, she expressed that her Olympic disappointment has become a deep wound, which will take time to heal. Phogat didn't confirm whether she will quit wrestling or continue but emphasized that her fight is far from over. "This is a long fight, and we have been battling it for the past year. It will continue," she stated.