Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem made history at the Paris Olympics 2024 by clinching the gold medal in the javelin throw with a record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters. This phenomenal achievement not only set a new Olympic record but also marked Pakistan’s first-ever individual Olympic gold medal. Arshad’s remarkable throw, which occurred on his second attempt in the final, surpassed the previous Olympic record of 90.57 meters held by Norway’s Andreas Thorkildsen since the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Arshad Nadeem’s gold is a monumental achievement for Pakistan, as it is the nation’s first gold in athletics and their first Olympic gold in any discipline in 40 years. Prior to this, Pakistan had not secured an Olympic medal since their bronze in field hockey at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. This victory ended a 32-year Olympic medal drought for the country.
Watch the video as Arshad Nadeem bags Pakistan’s first gold medal after 40 years at Olympics
India’s Neeraj Chopra, the defending Olympic champion, secured the silver medal with a throw of 89.45 meters. Despite being the favorite, Neeraj couldn’t surpass Arshad’s record-breaking throw, finishing second in a highly competitive final. Grenada’s Anderson Peters claimed the bronze medal with a throw of 88.54 meters.
Arshad Nadeem’s triumph has brought immense pride and joy to Pakistan, as it highlights the country’s resurgence in athletics on the world stage. His success stands as a testament to his exceptional talent and relentless hard work, especially in a year where six out of the seven athletes sent by Pakistan were disqualified from their events. Arshad’s gold medal was the shining moment for Pakistan in the 2024 Olympics, ensuring his place in the nation’s sports history.
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