Neeraj Chopra, who was already well-known in India, has now taken on the role as the nation’s sporting spokesperson. With his most recent accomplishment, Neeraj has surpassed the great sprinter Usain Bolt to take the #1 spot on the list of athletes that receive the most media attention in 2022.
Despite still owning the 100- and 200-meter world records, Usain Bolt has not been at the top of the list in years, a hint that track and field is releasing the grip the retiring Jamaican sprint legend has over the sport.Sebastian Coe, the president of World Athletics, offered his thoughts on how Chopra broke Bolt’s stranglehold on the list of most-read articles.It’s a fascinating one. Sebastian Coe, president of World Athletics, told news outlets that Usain Bolt did not top the list of athletes who received the most media attention this year for the first time.”To me, it’s a wonderful illustration of resiliency, courage, and a straightforward drive to keep competing at the highest level, which they (the athletes) have done.
