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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.
Canoeing-Germany's Schopf upgrades to gold in perfect Paris race
PARIS : After missing out on gold in Tokyo by a fraction of a second, Germany's Jacob Schopf finally topped the podium after a brilliant display with new racing partner Max Lemke as they won the men's kayak double 500m final on Friday.
Rhythmic Gymnastics-Russia's presence still felt despite exclusion
PARIS : Before striding on to the Olympic rhythmic gymnastics platform to perform her hoop routine, Germany's Margarita Kolosov took a breath, squared her shoulders and flung a small towel to the floor.
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.
Explainer-What judges are looking for in breaking, the Olympics newest sport
PARIS : Breaking is making a cameo appearance at the Paris Games, a decision made by Paris 2024 and in line with the International Olympic Committee's broader ambitions to widen the Olympics' appeal to a younger audience.
Climbing-Briton Roberts takes boulder and lead gold in major upset
PARIS :Britain's Tony Roberts was as surprised as everyone else when he clinched the boulder and lead gold medal at the Paris Games on Friday in a major upset that saw the clear favourite from Japan, Sorato Anraku, settling for silver.
Indian Men, Women's 4x400m Relay Teams Fail To Qualify For Final Round
The Indian men's 4x400m relay team failed to live up to expectations as it finished 10th overall in the heat race to miss a final round spot in the Paris Olympics on Friday. The Indian quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Muhammed Ajmal, Amoj Jacob and Rajesh Ramesh clocked a season's best of 3 minutes and 0.58 seconds but that was enough only for a seventh-place finish in heat number 2 and 10th overall out of 16 teams. The top three teams in each of the two heats and the next two fastest across the two heats advance to the final.