Long hair was affecting my concentration: Neeraj Chopra

Long-haired sports stars have made headlines in India in the past. Neeraj Chopra was one of them. When the teenager won the World Junior Championships in 2016, she flaunted her hairstyle. On the top step of the podium at the Asian Games in Jakarta, the gold medal hung around Neeraj's neck with his long hair falling over it. In the past, Neeraj didn't want to let go of his long hair, saying it looked good on him. However, in view of the Tokyo Olympics, the biggest event of his fledgling but decorated career, Neeraj decided to have his long hair cut.

The long hair disappeared when Neeraj Chopra swept the field in Tokyo, topping the rankings with a single shot and winning a historic gold medal for India by scoring a best throw of 87.58m in the highly anticipated final.

Speaking at the India Today 2021 Conclave on Friday, Neeraj Chopra revealed why he let his long hair go before the Olympics. unhappy that this happened, people would have pointed fingers at my long hair, "said Neeraj Chopra." I tried to wear a cap and even cover my head. But nothing worked for the competition. fall forward. Even sweat was running down my face. “50% of my concentration was in manipulating my hair. He added