INTRODUCTION
Arshad Nadeem, a popular Pakistani athlete who specializes in javelin throw, was born on 2 January 1997 in Mian Chanu. Arshad Nadeem ranks among the top javelin throwers in Asia.
In 2020, he made a name for himself or Pakistan at the international level by throwing the javelin in the Tokyo Olympics. Arshad win so many regional medals including South Asian Games or Commonwealth Games.
ARSHAD NADEEM PARIS OLYMPICS RECORD
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem shocked the world by throwing a javelin 92.97 meters upper in the Javelin Games at Paris Olympics and defeated India’s Neeraj Chopra to win the gold medal.
With the throw, he assured himself the gold medal while defending champion Neeraj Chopra finished second-best, with his season-best throw of 89.45 meters.
He broke 118 years record of javelin at Paris Olympics. Deemed as Pakistan’s best chance of winning a medal at the 2024 Games, Nadeem, the nine-time international medalist and four-time gold medalist had finished seventh at the last edition of the Olympics. He become a first Pakistani athlete who win gold medal at Olympics.
Not only was it Chopra’s season best throw, but it was also enough for him to secure a silver after a historic gold in Tokyo three years ago.
Grenada’s Anderson Peters win bronze with a best effort of 88.54m.
FINAL THOUGHT
Arshad Nadeem’s act on the world of sports is intense. His accomplishments in javelin throw and extraordinary presentation in Olympics created substantial appreciation to Pakistan in the sports. His journey also emphasized the improvement of sports in Pakistan. Through his success, Arshad Nadeem has become the sign of arrogance beyond the republic.
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