Updated On: 10 August, 2021 08:48 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Arjun in a social media post said, “Just battling obesity can be physically and mentally exhausting. This boy has not just overcome that, he has kept his eyes on the prize to ace an Olympic gold medal!"

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Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor has shared his heartfelt obesity journey which has sparked a conversation about the importance of physical and mental health. Today, Arjun lauded Neeraj Chopra, who has also battled obesity to bag the coveted Olympic Gold Medal. Arjun in his Instagram story said, “Just battling obesity can be physically and mentally exhausting. This boy has not just overcome that, he has kept his eyes on the prize to ace an Olympic gold medal! Neeraj, you`re such an inspiration to me and for the country.”
Arjun has been constantly highlighting why obesity is such a big crisis for a country like India and he wants to raise as much awareness on this issue through his social media platforms.