Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem wins his country’s first Olympic medal for 32 years as he claims gold in the men’s javelin final at Paris 2024.
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem wins his country’s first Olympic medal for 32 years as he claims gold in the men’s javelin final at Paris 2024.
Arshad Nadeem has made history by winning Pakistan’s first Olympic gold medal in 32 years at the Paris 2024 Olympics. He achieved this milestone in the men’s javelin throw event with a record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters, surpassing the previous Olympic record by more than 2 meters.This victory is particularly significant as it marks the first time a Pakistani athlete has won an Olympic gold in an individual event. Nadeem’s closest competitor, India’s Neeraj Chopra, who was the defending champion, could not surpass Nadeem’s remarkable throw and ended up with a best attempt of 89.45 meters.Arshad Nadeem dedicated his win to the people of Pakistan, especially as a gift ahead of the country’s Independence Day on August 14, highlighting the emotional and symbolic value of his achievement
