Arshad Nadeem has etched his name in history by securing Pakistan’s first-ever individual Olympic gold medal. Competing in the javelin throw, Nadeem delivered a phenomenal performance with a throw of 92.97 meters, not only setting a new personal best but also marking the longest distance ever recorded in the event’s history.
In a highly competitive final, India’s Neeraj Chopra managed a throw of 89.45 meters, while Grenada’s Anderson Peters achieved 87.87 meters.
Nadeem’s second throw, a remarkable 90 meters, had already broken his previous record set during the World Athletics Championships, showcasing his consistent improvement and dominance in the sport.
In his third attempt, Nadeem threw 88.72 meters, falling just short of his earlier throw but further solidifying his lead. With such a commanding performance, Nadeem was well-positioned to secure the Olympic gold.
The competition saw the top 12 athletes advance to the final, with five out of six throwers from Group B qualifying directly.
Nadeem, widely regarded as Pakistan’s brightest hope in athletics, had previously won a silver medal at the 2023 World Championships and a gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
This victory is a monumental achievement for Pakistan, marking the country’s first individual Olympic gold and the first individual medal since 1988.
Nadeem’s historic triumph has made him a national hero, inspiring future generations of athletes in Pakistan. In his fourth throw Arshad registered 79.40 meters as he inched closer to the Olympic Gold.
It should be noted that Pakistan has not won a single Olympic medal since 1992. Pakistan Hockey team clinched the Bronze medal 32 years ago.
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MasAhllah amazing
Thank you Arshad, Pakistan Zindabad.
Sadly he will be forgotten and he will sell his medals down the road
Director should translate his incredible journey into visuals, that will help the upcoming generations. Arshad you will be remember for centuries. I will post your achievement every year on 8th of August because it is in my capacity and I will do it till I am alive.
Maybe show it to our sports ministers and dept on how to support players to get medals. Not make it difficult due to underfunding
Pakistan has superb talent. Arshad has shown what individuals of this country are capable of. The only issue is the corruption and nepotism in sports that do not let individual people shine out who have the pure raw talent. This victory is the victory of all those shining Pakistanis who are trying there best to shine through the nepotistic system we have. Well done Arshad and thankyou for the pride you gave us as a nation.
The people of Pakistan should ensure that he doesn’t get managed by East India Company. Otherwise, he will end us as bad as our cricket team