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"This Son Of A Lion...": Pakistan Cricket Fraternity Extends Wishes As Arshad Nadeem Clinches Historic Gold At Olympics

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem became the new talk of the town as he edged past India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra in Men's Javelin Throw final, to clinch the gold medal at Paris Olympics 2024. Nadeem set a new Olympics record with his fabulous throw of 92.97m in his second attempt. In return, Chopra ended up delivering two foul throws but also managed to pull off the silver medal with a distance of 89.45m in his second attempt. With this win, Nadeem also became Pakistan's first individual Olympics gold medalist.

"ODI Series Harney Ka Gift": Ex-Pakistan Star Takes Massive Dig At Gautam Gambhir

The Indian cricket team slumped to a shocking series loss on Sri Lankan soil for the first time in 27 years after the Rohit Sharma-led side were defeated comprehensively in third ODI encounter on Wednesday. Chasing a target of 249, India were completely outplayed as they were bundled out for 138. It was a stunning result for new head coach Gautam Gambhir who did not win a single ODI in his first assignment in the format. Former Pakistan cricket team star Tanvir Ahmed took to social media to take a dig at Rohit and co following the shocking loss. "India team ka ODI series harney ka gift Gautham ghambir (A gift for Gautam Gambhir from the India team that they lost the ODI series)," he posted on X (formerly Twitter).

"She Lives In A Village...": Neeraj Chopra On His Mother Calling Arshad Nadeem 'Her Son'

Neeraj Chopra said that his mother spoke from her heart when she said that Pakistan athlete Arshad Nadeem was 'like her son' after Pakistan and India claimed the top two medals in men's javelin throw at the Paris Olympics 2024. Nadeem came up with a monster 92.97m throw to break the Olympic record and clinch the gold while Neeraj's season best 89.45m throw earned him the silver. After the event, Neeraj's mother - Saroj Devi - was asked about Nadeem winning the gold ahead of her son and she responded by saying that 'the one who got the gold is also like our son'. Neeraj said that his mother is not influenced by what's happening on social media and always speaks from her heart.

153 Million Pakistan Rupees, Gold Crown, Highest Civil Award: What Arshad Nadeem Will Get After Olympic Gold

Arshad Nadeem has catapulted to Pakistan sporting hall of fame, as he smashed the Olympic record twice in the javelin throw final at Paris Olympics 2024, en route to clinching gold. Nadeem's throw of 92.97m won Pakistan their first Olympic medal in 32 years, ahead of India's Neeraj Chopra. Following on from the historic win, Nadeem will be richly awarded, with reports stating that several cash prizes and felicitations have already been announced by ministers and personalities in Pakistan. Let's take a look at the list of prizes Nadeem has been confirmed to receive so far.

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.

"Pakistan Can Win FIFA World Cup," Says Bilawal Bhutto After Arshad Nadeem's Olympic Gold

Arshad Nadeem made history for Pakistan at the Paris Olympics 2024 after he returned with the gold medal from the javelin throw. In a field that had several stars including India's Neeraj Chopra, Arshad Nadeem came up with a monstrous throw of 92.97m to take home the gold. It was an Olympic record and helped Pakistan win their first individual gold at the Games. Bilwal Bhutto, who is a member of National Assembly of Pakistan, congratulated Nadeem and declared that Pakistan can win the FIFA World Cup too if given support.

From mud brick house to Olympic podium, Arshad Nadeem is unlikely Pakistani hero

LAHORE, Pakistan : Arshad Nadeem's home village erupted into rapturous celebrations after he clinched Pakistan's first Olympic medal in athletics, winning gold in the men's Javelin and knocking defending champion Neeraj Chopra of arch-rival India into second place.

273 Million Users: Olympics Website Flooded By Indians During Neeraj Chopra's Javelin Final

Ace Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's silver medal and the hockey team's bronze-medal success have led to a massive spike in the number of users following the progress of the country's athletes on the Paris Olympics website and dedicated app for the Games. Christian Klaue, the International Olympic Committee's Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Director, said on Friday that 273 million users had visited the Olympic website and app, with the maximum number coming from India owing to the success of Neeraj and the hockey team that won its second consecutive bronze medal in the quadrennial showpiece.

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"This Son Of A Lion...": Pakistan Cricket Fraternity Extends Wishes As Arshad Nadeem Clinches Historic Gold At Olympics

"ODI Series Harney Ka Gift": Ex-Pakistan Star Takes Massive Dig At Gautam Gambhir

"She Lives In A Village...": Neeraj Chopra On His Mother Calling Arshad Nadeem 'Her Son'

153 Million Pakistan Rupees, Gold Crown, Highest Civil Award: What Arshad Nadeem Will Get After Olympic Gold

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

"Pakistan Can Win FIFA World Cup," Says Bilawal Bhutto After Arshad Nadeem's Olympic Gold

From mud brick house to Olympic podium, Arshad Nadeem is unlikely Pakistani hero

273 Million Users: Olympics Website Flooded By Indians During Neeraj Chopra's Javelin Final