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"What Makes Me Afraid Is...": Neeraj Chopra's Blunt Take On Vinesh Phogat's Olympic Silver Appeal

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is keeping his fingers crossed for wrestler Vinesh Phogat as she awaits a verdict on her appeal against disqualification from the Games but at the same time, he is also hoping that "people don't forget what she did for the country" if the decision is not in her favour. Vinesh was found 100gm overweight before her 50kg category final on Wednesday and she has appealed against her disqualification in the ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport here. A decision on the appeal is expected to be delivered by 9.30pm IST on Saturday.

"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.

"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.

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.

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.

PR Sreejesh Named India's Co-Flag Bearer With Manu Bhaker For Paris Olympics 2024 Closing Ceremony

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday announced the nomination of hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh as the joint flagbearer with pistol shooter Manu Bhaker at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. IOA president PT Usha said Sreejesh was both an emotional and popular choice within the IOA leadership, including the Chef de Mission Gagan Narang, and the entire Indian contingent. "Sreejesh has served Indian hockey in particular and Indian sport in general admirably through more than two decades," she said.

"Even At 1 am...": PM Modi's Conversation With Neeraj Chopra

India's star javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, who clinched a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, became the first Indian track-and-field athlete to win two consecutive Olympic medals.

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"What Makes Me Afraid Is...": Neeraj Chopra's Blunt Take On Vinesh Phogat's Olympic Silver Appeal

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

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

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

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

PR Sreejesh Named India's Co-Flag Bearer With Manu Bhaker For Paris Olympics 2024 Closing Ceremony

"Even At 1 am...": PM Modi's Conversation With Neeraj Chopra