“Arshad Nadeem Makes History with Olympic Gold Medal”

09-08-24

“It’s an incredible feeling to win Olympic gold,” a jubilant Arshad Nadeem shared with reporters afterward. “I thank Allah for rewarding my hard work and all the people back home who prayed for me. I’ll strive to perform even better next time.”

“My dedication and effort have paid off,” says the Olympic record-breaking javelin thrower.

• Arshad Nadeem, alongside India’s Neeraj Chopra, Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch, Grenada’s Anderson Peters, Kenya’s Julius Yego, Germany’s Julian Weber, Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott, and Finland’s Lassi Etelätalo, advanced to the final eight in the Men’s Javelin Throw at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Nadeem Secures Pakistan’s First Individual Olympic Gold with Record-Breaking Throw”

Nadeem, likening his Olympic rivalry with Chopra to the intense Pakistan-India cricket clash, has highlighted the challenges of being a non-cricket athlete in Pakistan, where resources are limited. After finishing fifth in Tokyo, he claimed silver at last year’s world championships.

He set a new Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 meters, securing Pakistan’s first individual Olympic gold. Nadeem, aiming to surpass 95 meters, expressed his determination to continue improving.

Pakistan’s last Olympic medal was in 1992, won by the field hockey team.

Arshad’s achievement solidifies his status as arguably Pakistan’s greatest Olympian. Under the global spotlight, he fell to the ground in prostration after his victory, then proudly draped the Pakistani flag over his shoulders in celebration.

“It’s an incredible feeling to win Olympic gold,” Arshad said with a beaming smile to reporters afterward. “I’m grateful to Allah for rewarding my hard work and to everyone back home who prayed for me. I’ll strive to do even better next time.”