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Arshad Nadeem Reveals 'Cricket Connection' Behind His Gold Medal At Paris Olympics

History-making Pakistan javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem is quite pleased that his rivalry with Indian superstar Neeraj Chopra is becoming as talked about as the cricketing battles between the two feuding neighbours as he believes it will fuel the sporting ambition of youngsters in both the nations. Nadeem bested Chopra for the first time in their 11 face-offs to claim the Olympic gold medal with a sensational Games record of 92.97m on Thursday night. Chopra took the silver with a season's best effort of 89.45m, adding another chapter to their storied rivalry.

India's Full Schedule, Medal Events At Paris Olympics 2024, August 9: Aman Sehrawat Eyes Bronze

India's Full Schedule, Medal Events At Paris Olympics 2024, August 9: India will have the chance to add another medal to its tally as young Indian grappler Aman Sehrawat plays for the bronze medal in men's 57kg wrestling. Earlier, he lost to Japanese top-seed Rei Higuchi in the 57kg free-style semifinal bout as the country's hopes of winning a gold from wrestling suffered a big blow at the Olympics e on Thursday. The 21-year-old Aman will now play for the bronze medal against Puerto Rico's Darian Toi Cruz on Friday.

Arshad Nadeem: Son Of Construction Worker, Who Struggled To Buy Food, Is Now Pakistan's Olympic Hero

When Pakistan's national sports board was deciding who to finance among the seven athletes bound for the Paris Olympics, only Arshad Nadeem and his coach were deemed good enough for funds. Nadeem and his coach Salman Fayyaz Butt were the lucky ones to have their air tickets financed by PSB (Pakistan Sports Board). On Thursday, the 27-year-old from Khanewal village in the Punjab region repaid the faith with an Olympic record and the country's first individual gold at the biggest sporting stage on the planet.

Anand Mahindra's Big Confession As Neeraj Chopra Misses Out On Paris Olympics Gold

India's 'golden boy, Neeraj Chopra, could only fetch a silver medal at the Paris Olympics as Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem made history for his nation by winning the gold medal. While Chopra said it was time to assess his performance and focus on future improvements, the entire India reflected on what seems like an Olympics campaign that would not fetch India a single gold medal. Even businessman Anand Mahindra took to social media, admitting that he was devastated to see Neeraj miss out on the gold medal. But, for him, he still is a hero who is worthy of gold because of his humility and consistency.

"I Tried My Best But Arshad Nadeem Produced Excellent Throw": Neeraj Chopra To NDTV

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra might have done his absolute best but it was not enough for him to bag his second Olympics gold medal in a row, as Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem took the yellow metal with a record-breaking effort. Yet, Neeraj became the first Indian track-and-field athlete to win two successive Olympic medals with a silver in men's javelin throw. Nadeem managed an astonishing 92.97m in his second attempt to set the bar too high for the rest of the field, including Chopra, who seemed under pressure and managed just one legitimate throw -- the silver-winning 89.45m in the second round.

Letsile Tebogo Upstages Covid-Hit Noah Lyles, 'Super Syd' Roars To World Record

Letsile Tebogo claimed a historic Olympic 200m title for Botswana on Thursday as Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone produced a stunning performance to smash the world record in the women's 400m hurdles. Tebogo's superb run left Noah Lyles' hopes for three gold medals in tatters as he was forced to settle for bronze and then revealed he has Covid. Lyles later posted on Instagram: "I believe this will be the end of my 2024 Olympics." McLaughlin-Levrone left Dutch rival Femke Bol in her wake and in bronze medal position as the American improved her own world record to 50.37sec and retained her title from Tokyo.

"Till Now, We Were Winning Bronze...": Neeraj Chopra's Father As Son Misses Out On Olympics Gold

Neeraj Chopra, the first Indian to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics, maintained his consistency to bring home a silver medal from the Paris Olympics 2024. He threw a season best 89.45m in the men's javelin throw event but fell short of the gold medal after Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem threw an Olympic record 92.97m in his second attempt. Neeraj Chopra's father Satish Kumar was asked about whether his son was under pressure after Nadeem's monstrous throw.

Paris Olympics Medals Tally: Why Pakistan Are Ranked Higher Than India

The Paris Olympic Games 2024 are nearing their conclusion, with India sitting on a total of 5 medals - 4 bronze and 1 silver. Javelin throw hero Neeraj Chopra was the country's biggest gold medal hope after wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified ahead of her 50kg women's freestyle final. But, Neeraj also couldn't get India the elusive yellow metal, with Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem beating him to the No. 1 spot on the podium. As a result of the results from the men's javelin throw final, Pakistan went higher than India in the overall medals tally. (Paris Olympic Games: Updated Medals Tally)

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Arshad Nadeem Reveals 'Cricket Connection' Behind His Gold Medal At Paris Olympics

India's Full Schedule, Medal Events At Paris Olympics 2024, August 9: Aman Sehrawat Eyes Bronze

Arshad Nadeem: Son Of Construction Worker, Who Struggled To Buy Food, Is Now Pakistan's Olympic Hero

Anand Mahindra's Big Confession As Neeraj Chopra Misses Out On Paris Olympics Gold

"I Tried My Best But Arshad Nadeem Produced Excellent Throw": Neeraj Chopra To NDTV

Letsile Tebogo Upstages Covid-Hit Noah Lyles, 'Super Syd' Roars To World Record

"Till Now, We Were Winning Bronze...": Neeraj Chopra's Father As Son Misses Out On Olympics Gold

Paris Olympics Medals Tally: Why Pakistan Are Ranked Higher Than India