| August 08, 2024 – Arshad Nadeem in Paris Olympics
In a breathtaking display of athletic prowess, Arshad Nadeem has etched his name in Olympic history by clinching gold in the men’s javelin final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. On a night that saw a return to glory for Pakistan after a 32-year drought, Nadeem’s spectacular throw of 92.97 meters not only secured the top spot but also shattered the previous Olympic record.
The Mian Channu on Arshad Nadeem
The Mian Channu native began with a false start, leaving spectators on edge, but he unleashed a jaw-dropping second attempt that left his competitors in the dust. Nadeem’s throw dwarfed the rest of the field and now stands as the sixth longest in history, and the best throw globally this year.
India’s Neeraj Chopra
Trailing behind Nadeem was India’s Neeraj Chopra, the reigning champion who was hoping to defend his gold. Chopra, who entered the final as the top seed, struggled with five foul throws but managed to land an 89.45-meter effort, earning him a silver medal.
Grenada’s Anderson Peters, celebrating his first-ever Olympic medal, took home bronze with a throw of 88.54 meters.
Andreas Thorkildsen
Nadeem’s victory is not just a personal triumph but a monumental moment for Pakistan, marking the country’s first individual gold medal and the first in track and field. The throw also surpasses the previous Olympic record set by Andreas Thorkildsen of the Netherlands in Beijing 2008.
The intense rivalry between Nadeem and Chopra added an extra layer of drama to the night. Last year, Chopra had edged out Nadeem at the World Athletics Championships, but this time, Nadeem’s record-breaking performance ensured a thrilling twist in their ongoing saga.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Praises Arshad Nadeem
In a show of national pride, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took to social media to celebrate Nadeem’s historic achievement, declaring, “You’ve made the whole nation proud, young man.”
As the Paris Games continue, Nadeem’s unforgettable javelin throw will be remembered as a defining moment in Olympic history and a powerful symbol of Pakistan’s return to the global sports stage.