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"Gift From Me To...": Arshad Nadeem's Message After Setting Olympic Javelin Record On Way To Gold

Arshad Nadeem - this is one name that being spoken about by everyone in the athletics world. At the Paris Olympics 2024, Nadeem threw a Games record of 92.97m to take home the gold in javelin throw. This is Pakistan's first ever individual gold medal at the Olympics. After the medal, Nadeem said the medal was a gift to the country. "First of all, I thank Allah Almighty for this huge success, with the prayers of my parents, prayers of the entire nation and especially the tireless effort of my coach Mr. Salman Iqbal Butt and the support of Dr. Ali Sher Bajwa, I have achieved this massive milestone. Thank you All!" Nadeem Wrote on X.

When Neeraj Chopra Supported Arshad Nadeem's Plea For A New Javelin, Government Funds

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem created history by becoming the first athlete from his country to win an Olympic gold medal. The 27-year-old broke the men's javelin Olympic record with his 92.97m attempt to beat India's Neeraj Chopra to the gold. It was a massive moment. This was the first time in the history of the Olympics that Asian athletes claimed the top two podium positions but the connection between Nadeem and Neeraj goes way back. Both of them have been competing against each other for quite some time and at the World Championships 2023. it was Neeraj who claimed the gold with Nadeem coming second. Over the years, both of them have expressed their appreciation for each other and Neeraj even voiced his support for Nadeem when he needed a new javelin for practice.

Paris Olympics: With Just One Medal, How Is Pakistan's Rank Higher Than India?

Despite India winning 5 medals and Pakistan only securing 1 in the Paris Olympics, Pakistan ranks higher.

"Won't Be Able To Find Peace Until...": Neeraj Chopra's Emotional Revelation After Olympics Silver

India javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra opened up about his injury woes after clinching a silver medal in the Olympics, revealing that he might have to undergo a surgery soon after having pushed himself extremely hard to compete here while battling a constant fear of breaking down. Chopra was dealing with a nagging adductor niggle (a problem related to muscles in the thigh) in the run up to the Paris Games. But he managed a season's best effort of 89.45m to secure a silver medal, making him the first track-and-field athlete from India to have two Olympic medals, the first being an unprecedented gold in Tokyo.

After Neeraj Chopra's Mother Called Arshad Nadeem 'Her Son', Pakistan Star's Mom Wins Hearts

There could be constant talks of rivalry between Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra in the sporting spectrum but there's nothing but love between the two. After Arshad and Neeraj secured a 1-2 finish in the Paris Olympics javelin throw final, social media was flooded by the stories of their camaraderie. In fact, Neeraj's mother Saroj even said that Arshad is also like her son. Now, Arshad's mother has echoed the same sentiments, saying she sees Neeraj the same way as she sees her own son.

Wrapped In Pakistan Flag, Arshad Nadeem Breaks Down After Clinching Olympics Gold. Video

Arshad Nadeem gave Pakistan its first Olympic gold medal in 32 years, setting a new Games record with an attempt of 92.97 metres in the men's javelin throw final. Before Arshad's remarkable victory in Paris, Pakistan had never won an individual gold medal at the Olympics. Pakistan had previously won just three golds, all in field hockey, with their team winning the titles in 1960, 1968 and 1984. It was an astonishing feat for Arshad, who unlike his opponents, struggled to even buy a new javelin for training.

How Pakistan Celebrated Arshad Nadeem's Historic Javelin Throw Gold Medal In Olympics

Karachi residents came out on the roads in large numbers to celebrate javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem's feat of winning Pakistan's first ever individual gold medal in the Olympics in Paris. The 27-year-old Nadeem ended Pakistan's 4-year-long wait for a gold medal in the Olympics when he picked the yellow metal in the Paris Games with a monster throw of 92.97m -- which was an Olympic record -- on Thursday. Pakistan's last gold medal had come from the hockey team in 1984 Los Angeles Games.

Neeraj Chopra's Family Delivers 'Rivalry Verdict' As Arshad Clinches Javelin Gold

The Paris Olympics 2024 journey saw the Indian contingent incur another unfulfilling moment as Neeraj Chopra had to settle for a silver medal in the men's javelin throw final, with Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem fetching gold, courtesy of his Olympics-record-breaking throw. While athletes from all across the globe were competing in the men's javelin throw final, the contest was mostly pitted as an India vs Pakistan clash, with Neeraj and Arshad vying against each other for the top podium spot. However, Neeraj's family isn't happy seeing people painting such a picture.

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"Gift From Me To...": Arshad Nadeem's Message After Setting Olympic Javelin Record On Way To Gold

When Neeraj Chopra Supported Arshad Nadeem's Plea For A New Javelin, Government Funds

Paris Olympics: With Just One Medal, How Is Pakistan's Rank Higher Than India?

"Won't Be Able To Find Peace Until...": Neeraj Chopra's Emotional Revelation After Olympics Silver

After Neeraj Chopra's Mother Called Arshad Nadeem 'Her Son', Pakistan Star's Mom Wins Hearts

Wrapped In Pakistan Flag, Arshad Nadeem Breaks Down After Clinching Olympics Gold. Video

How Pakistan Celebrated Arshad Nadeem's Historic Javelin Throw Gold Medal In Olympics

Neeraj Chopra's Family Delivers 'Rivalry Verdict' As Arshad Clinches Javelin Gold