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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.

Arshad Nadeem Reveals 'Cricket Connection' Behind His Gold Medal At Paris Olympics

History-making Pakistan javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem is quite pleased that his rivalry with Indian superstar Neeraj Chopra is becoming as talked about as the cricketing battles between the two feuding neighbours as he believes it will fuel the sporting ambition of youngsters in both the nations. Nadeem bested Chopra for the first time in their 11 face-offs to claim the Olympic gold medal with a sensational Games record of 92.97m on Thursday night. Chopra took the silver with a season's best effort of 89.45m, adding another chapter to their storied rivalry.

Arshad Nadeem: Son Of Construction Worker, Who Struggled To Buy Food, Is Now Pakistan's Olympic Hero

When Pakistan's national sports board was deciding who to finance among the seven athletes bound for the Paris Olympics, only Arshad Nadeem and his coach were deemed good enough for funds. Nadeem and his coach Salman Fayyaz Butt were the lucky ones to have their air tickets financed by PSB (Pakistan Sports Board). On Thursday, the 27-year-old from Khanewal village in the Punjab region repaid the faith with an Olympic record and the country's first individual gold at the biggest sporting stage on the planet.

"I Tried My Best But Arshad Nadeem Produced Excellent Throw": Neeraj Chopra To NDTV

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra might have done his absolute best but it was not enough for him to bag his second Olympics gold medal in a row, as Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem took the yellow metal with a record-breaking effort. Yet, Neeraj became the first Indian track-and-field athlete to win two successive Olympic medals with a silver in men's javelin throw. Nadeem managed an astonishing 92.97m in his second attempt to set the bar too high for the rest of the field, including Chopra, who seemed under pressure and managed just one legitimate throw -- the silver-winning 89.45m in the second round.

Letsile Tebogo Upstages Covid-Hit Noah Lyles, 'Super Syd' Roars To World Record

Letsile Tebogo claimed a historic Olympic 200m title for Botswana on Thursday as Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone produced a stunning performance to smash the world record in the women's 400m hurdles. Tebogo's superb run left Noah Lyles' hopes for three gold medals in tatters as he was forced to settle for bronze and then revealed he has Covid. Lyles later posted on Instagram: "I believe this will be the end of my 2024 Olympics." McLaughlin-Levrone left Dutch rival Femke Bol in her wake and in bronze medal position as the American improved her own world record to 50.37sec and retained her title from Tokyo.

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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

Arshad Nadeem Reveals 'Cricket Connection' Behind His Gold Medal At Paris Olympics

Arshad Nadeem: Son Of Construction Worker, Who Struggled To Buy Food, Is Now Pakistan's Olympic Hero

"I Tried My Best But Arshad Nadeem Produced Excellent Throw": Neeraj Chopra To NDTV

Letsile Tebogo Upstages Covid-Hit Noah Lyles, 'Super Syd' Roars To World Record