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"Villagers, Relatives Used To Donate Money": How Arshad Nadeem Became Pakistan's Biggest Hope For Olympic Medal

It takes a village to raise a champion is an apt way of describing Pakistan's Commonwealth Games champion javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem's rise. For the record, the only Asian javelin thrower to breach the 90 metre mark isn't reigning Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra but his cross-border neighbour Nadeem, with whom he has shared a very cordial relationship. Pakistan, a country, where cricket is believed to be the only sport where serious investments come in, Nadeem's achievements aren't because of the system but despite it.

Watch: Neeraj Chopra's Monster 89.34m Throw That Clinched Paris Olympics 2024 Javelin Final Berth

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra turned on the style as he stormed into the men's javelin throw final of the Olympic Games with a season's best effort of 89.34m in his very first attempt in the qualification round on Tuesday. Much like his performance in the Tokyo Olympics, the 26-year-old crossed the automatic qualifying mark of 84m in his opening throw to occupy the top spot in Group B. The tremendous effort, which is the second best of his career, also set aside concerns surrounding Chopra's fitness after he revealed that he had been battling an adductor niggle in the build-up to the Games. His personal best continues to be 89.94m achieved back in 2022.

"No Such Intention": Neeraj Chopra's Rivalry With Arshad Nadeem Explained By Kishore Jena

As India gears up for Neeraj Chopra in the men's javelin throw qualification on Tuesday, the spotlight is also on Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who is arguably the Tokyo Olympics gold medal-winner's biggest rival in the event. Neeraj and Arshad share a rivalry, not just in terms of performances but also the fact that they are from India and Pakistan respectively. As the two gear up for the Paris Olympic Games javelin throw qualification, Neraj's compatriot Kishore Jena, who is also competing in the men's javelin throw event, shed light on the rivalry with Arshad.

On Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem's Struggle To Buy New Javelin, Neeraj Chopra Says "Hard To Believe". Gives Advice

Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem are two of the brightest javelin throwers to have emerged from Asia in recent time. In competitions, the duo has been known to push each other for more success. Off the pitch, they have been known for their bonhomie and camaraderie. They may be fierce competitors but have a healthy respect for each other. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem and India's Neeraj Chopra are javelin superstars in their own right and a symbol of perfect friendship.

On Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem's Struggle To Buy New Javelin, Neeraj Chopra Says "Hard To Believe". Gives Advice

Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem are two of the brightest javelin throwers to have emerged from Asia in recent time. In competitions, the duo has been known to push each other for more success. Off the pitch, they have been known for their bonhomie and camaraderie. They may be fierce competitors but have a healthy respect for each other. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem and India's Neeraj Chopra are javelin superstars in their own right and a symbol of perfect friendship.

Arshad Nadeem To Undergo Knee Surgery In Bid To Be Fit For Paris Olympics

Pakistan's top javelin thrower, Arshad Nadeem has flown to the United Kingdom to undergo a knee surgery in a bid to be fit before the Paris Olympics. Nadeem, who had claimed the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medal, had to withdraw from the Asian Games in China last year due to his knee problem. "I have decided to have the knee surgery now because it has been bothering me a lot since last year and I tried rehab programs but they didn't work," he said. The 27-year-old is hopeful that having the surgery will allow him to be fit in time for the Paris Olympic Games.

Games-Nadeem injury rules out javelin showdown with Chopra in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, China : Pakistan's first athletics world championship medallist Arshad Nadeem has pulled out of the Asian Games with a knee injury, foiling a javelin showdown with India's Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday.

Pakistan's Star Javelin Thrower Arshad Nadeem Pulls Out Of Asian Games 2023

Pakistan's ace javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem on Tuesday pulled out of the final of the men's javelin throw event in the Asian Games due to an injury. A press release from Pakistan's Athletics team stated that Arshad, who took part in the first training session on September 27, complained to Dr. Asad Abbas that he had been grappling with persistent pain for several months after arriving in Hangzhou. "On October 2, he again complained of pain in the right knee and expressed a desire to undergo an evaluation to determine the impact on his ability to participate in the Javelin Throw event at the Asian Games," read the release from Pakistan's Athletics team.

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"Villagers, Relatives Used To Donate Money": How Arshad Nadeem Became Pakistan's Biggest Hope For Olympic Medal

Watch: Neeraj Chopra's Monster 89.34m Throw That Clinched Paris Olympics 2024 Javelin Final Berth

"No Such Intention": Neeraj Chopra's Rivalry With Arshad Nadeem Explained By Kishore Jena

On Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem's Struggle To Buy New Javelin, Neeraj Chopra Says "Hard To Believe". Gives Advice

On Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem's Struggle To Buy New Javelin, Neeraj Chopra Says "Hard To Believe". Gives Advice

Arshad Nadeem To Undergo Knee Surgery In Bid To Be Fit For Paris Olympics

Games-Nadeem injury rules out javelin showdown with Chopra in Hangzhou

Pakistan's Star Javelin Thrower Arshad Nadeem Pulls Out Of Asian Games 2023