Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem has created history in the javelin throw event of Paris Olympics 2024. Arshad Nadeem created a new Olympic record in his second throw and won the gold medal. Arshad threw a throw of 92.97 meters. While India's Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal by throwing a throw of 89.45 meters. Nadeem started his throw with a foul. Whoever saw Arshad's throw was shocked because everyone was expecting that Neeraj Chopra would make a new record but it did not happen. However, Arshad had already predicted the final.
Arshad predicted the final before
"It gives me immense joy that there are only two of us from South Asia, myself and Neeraj bhai, who are performing on the world stage along with the other players who compete with Neeraj,” Arshad noted.
"I hope that we continue to perform for our respective countries and make the names of our countries shine bright globally. At every competition, the aim of every athlete remains to try and perform to the best of their ability. I wish Neeraj the best of luck. May he and I both do well for our respective countries,” said Nadeem when asked about the prospect of sharing the Olympic podium with India’s Neeraj Chopra.
"Yes, we have met each other a few times there. We have a bit of a chat every time we meet,” said the Pakistani javelin ace. "And we spoke just now as well, and he said congratulations to me after the qualification.
“Usually, we speak about things that friends talk about. The usual stuff. And we wish each other that we do well for our respective countries," added the Commonwealth Games champion.
How Arshad Nadeem started the sport
Nadeem was not just a javelin thrower, he had also played cricket for Pakistan and has participated in domestic. However, Nadeem has participated in athletics in school and has won many medals. Nadeem entered athletics in the year 2011. In the year 2015, Nadeem became the national champion of Pakistan. Nadeem was selected for the South Asian Games for India in 2026. Nadeem became the first track and field athlete from Pakistan to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics. He won a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games 2022.
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