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Arshad Nadeem scripted history at Paris 2024 by clinching Pakistan’s first Olympic medal in athletics, winning gold, ahead of Neeraj Chopra read more
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Neeraj Chopra's mother reacts after he won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics. Screenshot: ANI
In a moment that went beyond borders and rivalry, Neeraj Chopra’s mother, Saroj Devi, said Arshad Nadeem’s gold medal feat at the Paris Olympics was also worth celebrating.
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On Thursday, Nadeem set an Olympic record to win the gold medal in men’s javelin throw at Paris 2024, finishing ahead of the reigning Olympic champion Neeraj.
Despite Neeraj’s second place, his mother expressed pride and warmth towards Nadeem, the gold medallist from Pakistan.
“We are happy with the silver. The one who got the gold (Arshad Nadeem) is also my child and won it with hard work,” said Saroj Devi, her words matching that of Neeraj who has backed Nadeem in the past and lauded his efforts.
#WATCH | Haryana: On Neeraj Chopra winning a silver medal in men's javelin throw at #ParisOlympics2024, his mother Saroj Devi says, "We are very happy, for us silver is also equal to gold...he was injured, so we are happy with his performance..." pic.twitter.com/6VxfMZD0rF
— ANI (@ANI) August 8, 2024“There are days in every athlete’s career,” she said on Neeraj missing out on gold. “We are happy and will make his favourite food as before.”
Nadeem scripted history in Paris by clinching Pakistan’s first Olympic medal in athletics, winning gold. Nadeem’s stunning throw of 92.97 meters in his second attempt shattered the Olympic record and placed him sixth on the all-time list of javelin throws.
The 27-year-old Nadeem celebrated his achievement with visible emotion, raising his arms in triumph.
Nadeem’s journey has been marked by perseverance and determination, overcoming the challenges of not having the right facilities and resources at his disposal.
In response to Nadeem’s monster throw, Neeraj, the overwhelming favourite, struggled during the final. Chopra’s best throw of 89.45m secured him the silver medal, but his other five attempts were fouled.
Grenada’s Anderson Peters, with a throw of 88.54 meters, claimed the bronze medal, in a significant turnaround after failing to reach the final at the Tokyo Games.
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