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Arshad Nadeem Olympics Felicitation: Pakistan Hockey Stalwarts Feel Insulted Over PM Dinner Invitation Withdrawal

Arshad Nadeem is currently the most popular Pakistan athlete. The star javelin thrower ended a long drought of Olympic gold medal for his country as he won the event at the Paris 2024 Games with a record of 92.97m. After he returned to his country, Nadeem has been felicitated from all quarters. Recently he was rewarded with 10 million Pakistan rupees and a brand new car by the Punjab government for his historic feat.

Watch: "Ye Maarta Hai?" Narendra Modi Asks PR Sreejesh's Son If Hockey Star Hits Him. This Is The Reply

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met retired India hockey player PR Sreejesh and his family at his residence on Independence Day. A video of the meeting is going viral on social media in which PM Modi could be seen having a quality time with the family. In the same clip, the PM asks Sreejesh's son Sreeansh "ye maarta hai (Does he hit you)?" after pointing towards the retired hockey star. The boy nodded in reply, leaving everyone in splits. Later in the video, the PM was seen offering sweet to the kid.

"I Never Thought...": Neeraj Chopra On Arshad Nadeem's Olympic Record Throw That Earned Pakistan Star Gold

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who won the silver medal at the Paris Olympics, said he couldn't push himself to his extreme. Chopra fell short of retaining his gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the recent-concluded marquee event securing silver with a best throw of 89.45 meters. Speaking at a virtual press briefing, Neeraj said that mentally he was ready but lacked in the physical area. The 26-year-old accepted that his legwork was not how it should have ben during the final.

Vinesh Phogat Arrives In Delhi After Paris Olympics Heartbreak, Security Tightened At Airport

Champion wrestler Vinesh Phogat arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here on Saturday following the heartbreak in Paris Olympics where she was disqualified for being overweight after reaching the 50kg final. There was a thick security cover as Phogat, who was found 100 grams overweight on the day of her bout earlier this month, landed in the national capital. Phogat had to stay back in Paris after she had appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for a joint silver which was eventually dismissed on Wednesday.

"He's So Rich, Could've Given Me...": Arshad Nadeem's Hilarious Reaction To 'Buffalo' Gift From Father In Law

Arshad Nadeem has been bestowed with several honours and rewards after his javelin throw gold at Paris Olympics 2024. From PKR 150 million to gold crowns and civil awards, Nadeem has received immense tribute from his nation. But none have created as many headlines as the unique gift that his father-in-law had gifted him. Arshad's father-in-law - the father of his wife Ayesha - gifted the star athlete a buffalo. Now, Nadeem and his wife have joked about the gift, with Nadeem requesting something else instead.

Watch: "Ye Maarta Hai?" Narendra Modi Asks PR Sreejesh's Son If Hockey Star Hits Him. This Is The Reply

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met retired India hockey player PR Sreejesh and his family at his residence on Independence Day. A video of the meeting is going viral on social media in which PM Modi could be seen having a quality time with the family. In the same clip, the PM asks Sreejesh's son Sreeansh "ye maarta hai (Does he hit you)?" after pointing towards the retired hockey star. The boy nodded in reply, leaving everyone in splits. Later in the video, the PM was seen offering sweet to the kid.

"After Father's Death, Mother Was Diagnosed With Stage 3 Cancer": Vinesh Phogat's Emotional Post On Olympic Journey

Following the dismissal of her plea for an Olympic medal by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and the announcement of her retirement from wrestling, former Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat opened up on her journey in life, both as a person and an athlete and thanked people who helped her throughout it. On Wednesday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) released a statement to confirm that, "The application field by Vinesh Phogat on August 7 has been dismissed." Vinesh was set to face Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of the United States for the gold medal on August 7. She was disqualified before the women's 50kg final after exceeding the 50kg weight limit before the final on August 7.

"Could See Myself Playing Till...": Vinesh Phogat's Latest Post A Hint On Retirement U-Turn?

For Vinesh Phogat, the last 10 days have been no less than a nightmare. Less than 24 hours after becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to enter final in Olympics, Vinesh was disqualified for being 100 gram overweight that the permissible 50 kg weight limit. The star wrestler and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for a shared silver but to no avail.

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Arshad Nadeem Olympics Felicitation: Pakistan Hockey Stalwarts Feel Insulted Over PM Dinner Invitation Withdrawal

Watch: "Ye Maarta Hai?" Narendra Modi Asks PR Sreejesh's Son If Hockey Star Hits Him. This Is The Reply

"I Never Thought...": Neeraj Chopra On Arshad Nadeem's Olympic Record Throw That Earned Pakistan Star Gold

Vinesh Phogat Arrives In Delhi After Paris Olympics Heartbreak, Security Tightened At Airport

"He's So Rich, Could've Given Me...": Arshad Nadeem's Hilarious Reaction To 'Buffalo' Gift From Father In Law

Watch: "Ye Maarta Hai?" Narendra Modi Asks PR Sreejesh's Son If Hockey Star Hits Him. This Is The Reply

"After Father's Death, Mother Was Diagnosed With Stage 3 Cancer": Vinesh Phogat's Emotional Post On Olympic Journey

"Could See Myself Playing Till...": Vinesh Phogat's Latest Post A Hint On Retirement U-Turn?