Neeraj Chopra is all set to repeat his previous Tokyo Olympics history in Paris Olympics 2024. Fans are eagerly waiting for Neeraj Chopra’s game. Neeraj Chopra’s qualification round is to be held on 6 August. Even before this, a strange Indian fan has reached Paris to cheer him. Strange because that fan has reached Paris to cheer Neeraj Chopra not by plane, but on his bicycle. The name of that fan is Fayis Asraf Ali.
He has also cheered Neeraj Chopra in the World Athletics Championship
Fayis Asraf Ali started his journey on 15 August 2022 and took two years to reach Paris via 17 countries. His aim was to “spread peace and unity by cycling from India to London”. On the afternoon of 1 August 2023 in Budapest, when he came to know that Neeraj Chopra was also staying there, he fulfilled his wish to meet his idol.
Fais Asraf Ali told that Neeraj advised him that “if you are going to London, then come to Paris and watch the Olympics too.” On this advice of Neeraj, Ali changed his plan and prepared to go to Paris Olympics. He got the visa and then went to Paris from Britain.
Let us tell you that Fais Asraf Ali, who hails from Calicut, Kerala, cycled more than 22 thousand kilometers in 2 years and reached Paris after crossing 30 countries.
After which Fais Asraf Ali has now reached Paris. He has also shared pictures in front of the Eiffel Tower on his Instagram.
Ali travels with a weight of 50 kg
Fais Asraf carried 50 kg of luggage during his journey, which included clothes, a tent, sleeping bag and a mat. He said that instead of staying in hotels, he took the help of sponsors he met along the way.
Ali’s visit was also appreciated by many cricket stars
Asraf faced many difficulties during his journey but he did not lose courage. He visited many countries during his journey and met many people. Ali’s visit was also appreciated by cricket stars Chris Gayle, Harbhajan Singh and Suresh Raina in the UK.
