Neeraj Chopra Wins Silver, Pak’s Arshad Nadeem Clinches Gold with Olympic Record

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Teja Devathoti
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Basit Ali

In a thrilling men’s javelin final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Neeraj Chopra secured the silver medal, while Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem stunned the world by winning gold with an Olympic record throw.

Neeraj Chopra finishes on the podium

Neeraj Chopra, the defending champion from the Tokyo Olympics, gave his best effort with a throw of 89.45 meters. Although he missed out on becoming the first Indian athlete to win two Olympic gold medals in individual sports, his performance was commendable.

Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem delivered an outstanding performance, breaking the Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 meters. His achievement marked a historic moment for Pakistan and sent shockwaves through the athletics fraternity.

Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem ensured that India and Pakistan finished 1-2 on the Olympic podium in men’s javelin. This result was unprecedented, especially in a sport traditionally dominated by European athletes.

Interestingly, this outcome reversed the order from the World Championships last year, where Neeraj Chopra won gold and Arshad Nadeem took silver. The Paris Olympics witnessed a dramatic shift in their positions.

Neeraj had a challenging final, fouling five times and managing only one legal attempt. The pressure intensified after Arshad Nadeem’s remarkable throw, which shattered the previous Olympic record set by Andreas Thorkildsen in 2008.

Arshad Nadeem’s consistent performance, including two throws exceeding 90 meters, secured him a historic gold medal for Pakistan. The star-studded field of Olympic medalists made this men’s javelin final truly sensational.

Neeraj Chopra’s silver and Arshad Nadeem’s gold with an Olympic record mark a memorable chapter in the annals of javelin throwing, showcasing South Asian excellence on the global stage.

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