Arshad Nadeem Reveals He Was Carrying Injury During Olympic Gold Medal Feat. Coach Told Him: "You Are A..."

19.08.2024 - 12:36 sports.ndtv.com

Pakistan's javelin star Arshad Nadeem broke the Olympic record before clinching the gold medal at the Paris Games last week.

Arshad's 92.97m attempt soared through the Parisian night sky, confirming Pakistan's first gold medal at the Olympics since 1984.

Less than a week after stunning the reigning champion Neeraj Chopra of India, Arshad has revealed that he had travelled to the Paris Olympics 2024 carrying an injury.

He made the revelation while speaking at the Prime Minister's office in Islamabad on Wednesday. "Just five minutes before I had to go to the call room (the room where athletes in track and field events gather before their names are announced and they appear on the track), I felt a pain.

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India's Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem are fierce competitors on the field of javelin but off the ground both share a really good bond. The two players hold a lot of respect and love for each other, so much that it remains unaffected by the outcome of the results of the events they compete in, together. In the recently-concluded Paris Olympics 2024, Arshad claimed the gold medal in the javelin throw event while Neeraj bagged the silver. An interview of the duo after the medal ceremony is going viral on social media. In the clip, an anchor of the host broadcaster asked Neeraj about who he would want to play the role if a biopic is made on Arshad. The Indian athlete picks Amitabh Bachchan.

"I Never Thought...": Neeraj Chopra On Arshad Nadeem's Olympic Record Throw That Earned Pakistan Star Gold

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who won the silver medal at the Paris Olympics, said he couldn't push himself to his extreme. Chopra fell short of retaining his gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the recent-concluded marquee event securing silver with a best throw of 89.45 meters. Speaking at a virtual press briefing, Neeraj said that mentally he was ready but lacked in the physical area. The 26-year-old accepted that his legwork was not how it should have ben during the final.

"He's So Rich, Could've Given Me...": Arshad Nadeem's Hilarious Reaction To 'Buffalo' Gift From Father In Law

Arshad Nadeem has been bestowed with several honours and rewards after his javelin throw gold at Paris Olympics 2024. From PKR 150 million to gold crowns and civil awards, Nadeem has received immense tribute from his nation. But none have created as many headlines as the unique gift that his father-in-law had gifted him. Arshad's father-in-law - the father of his wife Ayesha - gifted the star athlete a buffalo. Now, Nadeem and his wife have joked about the gift, with Nadeem requesting something else instead.

New Pakistan Test Coach Jason Gillespie Invites Arshad Nadeem To Pakistan Dressing Room

After a historic Olympic record-breaking javelin throw gold medal at Paris Olympics 2024, Pakistan Test cricket head coach Jason Gillespie has invited Arshad Nadeem to the Pakistan dressing room. Stating that sharing his gold medal would be a "fantastic boost to the team", Gillespie sent an open invitation to Nadeem to visit the Pakistan dressing room. Nadeem threw a magical 92.97m throw to clinch gold, ahead of India's Neeraj Chopra, who finished with silver. In fact, Nadeem threw three of the four best throws of the final.

"Kept On Praying": Arshad Nadeem's Wife's Thoughts During His Final Throw

Athlete Arshad Nadeem is the new talk of the town and celebrations in Pakistan are not going to end anytime soon. Nadeem edged past India's Neeraj Chopra to bag the prestigious gold medal in men's javelin throw event at Paris Olympics 2024. Arshad, by hitting 92.97m, beat Neeraj Chopra, the Tokyo champion, for the top podium spot despite the Indian hitting his season-best 89.45 for silver. Wishes and gifts are pouring in from all over the country for Nadeem with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also felicitating the athlete.

"Snoring Audio" Behind Arshad Nadeem's Independence Day Message Has Fans In Splits

Pakistan's Golden Boy Arshad Nadeem has been a constant present on social media ever since he returned home from Paris. His men's javelin throw gold medal in the Olympic Games earned Pakistan a historic feat in world athletics history. While Arshad is bound to be in the spotlight, courtesy of his performance in the Paris Games, he has often been at the center of some hilarious incidents back home. In a fresh video that has surfaced on social media, Arshad sent out an Independence Day message to his fans in Pakistan.