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Neeraj Chopra, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem may finally face off in THIS event after Paris Olympics 2024
Neeraj Chopra, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem may finally face off in THIS event after Paris Olympics 2024

India.com

time7 days ago

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Neeraj Chopra, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem may finally face off in THIS event after Paris Olympics 2024

Neeraj Chopra (left) and Arshad Nadeem. (Photo: IANS) The world has been awaiting the much-vaunted face off between India's double Olympics medallist Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Paris Olympics 2024 gold medallist Arshad Nadeem. The two javelin stars from Asia have not faced each other in any event since the Paris Olympics. While Neeraj has been a regular in Diamond League events this season, Arshad Nadeem's only major appearance was in the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 last month which the Indian star had skipped. It is not expected that the two Asian giants will collide in the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo, which is scheduled to take place from September 13 to 21 this year. Both Neeraj Chopra and reigning Olympics champion Arshad Nadeem are building up to this event. 'My focus is on the World Athletics Championships and I am working hard for that. It is very hot in Lahore. I am going to England soon and will be training there for a month,' Arshad Nadeem told reporters in Pakistan last week. Tight at the top! After 2 of 4 qualification meetings for the men's javelin throw it's India's king 👑 Neeraj Chopra & German powerhouse 💥 Julian Weber who are in control. Two more important opportunities for everyone in the standings to make it to the final in Zurich🇨🇭… — Wanda Diamond League (@Diamond_League) June 26, 2025 Neeraj Chopra won Ostrava Golden Spike event Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra won the prestigious Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 event earlier this week with a throw of 85.29m. It was Neeraj's second victory on the trot after winning the Paris Diamond League 2025 title last week. Neeraj defeated Germany's Julian Weber, who had beaten the Indian in the Doha Diamond League 2025 and Janusz Kusocinski Memorial event earlier this year. Even Neeraj had admitted before the Ostrava event that his goal was to win in World Championships. 'I am really happy to work with such a great athlete and coach. I've already thrown 90m this year after little bit more improvement in technique. So let's see when it comes next time but I am ready. Recently we've done a good training in Nymburk (Czech Republic) so I'll do my best here in Ostrava. Main goal for the season is obviously World Championships in Tokyo,' Neeraj said. If both athletes remain fit then fans will finally be able to witness Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem clash for the first time in more than a year. Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 to take place in Bengaluru next month The Indian is also excited about hosting the first-ever 'Neeraj Chopra Classic' event in Bengaluru on July 5. The event had to be postponed due to India-Pakistan border tensions after India's Operation Sindoor. 'This will be my first really serious competition in India with international athletes, on July 5. I still have to manage a lot of things before competition but it will be a good experience,' he said earlier this week. 'So now it would not be good if I would say no to people. And I'm happy that now in India people recognise other sports than cricket,' he added. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem had set a new Olympics javelin record with a throw of 92.97m in Paris to leave Neeraj Chopra in second place. Neeraj has finally shattered the 90m barrier earlier this year.

A golden throw
A golden throw

Express Tribune

time17-06-2025

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  • Express Tribune

A golden throw

Listen to article In a nation often weighed down by crises, it takes a single act of brilliance to uplift the collective spirit — and Arshad Nadeem delivered that moment of glory. With a staggering 92.97-meter throw that not only secured Olympic gold but shattered records in Paris 2024, Nadeem catapulted Pakistan into global sporting headlines. More than just a medal, his achievement rewrote the narrative of Pakistani athletics and gave the country its first individual Olympic gold in history — a first of any colour in over three decades. Now featured on Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia list in the Entertainment and Sports category, Nadeem's triumph has proven that Pakistan's youth need only the right support and belief to compete at the world stage. Forbes described his performance as a "stunning show", but for Pakistanis, it was nothing short of a national reset. His feat is being celebrated at home through more than just headlines. With over Rs153 million awarded by the Punjab and Sindh governments and commendations from various institutions, the recognition is befitting of his historic win. A road in Islamabad now bears his name, and a commemorative stamp released by Pakistan Post on Independence Day ensures his legacy is etched in both memory and material. Arshad Nadeem's story is a lesson in resilience, in rising above structural shortcomings to put Pakistan on the global sporting map. His journey from Mian Channu to the Olympic podium tells the world that Pakistan is a reservoir of untapped athletic potential. As the country basks in his glory, the onus is now on our institutions to channel this momentum. If nurtured right, Nadeem's legacy can be a turning point for the sporting industry.

Pakistani Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem named in Forbes 30 Under 30 list
Pakistani Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem named in Forbes 30 Under 30 list

Arab News

time16-06-2025

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  • Arab News

Pakistani Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem named in Forbes 30 Under 30 list

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Olympic gold medalist and star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has been featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for South Asia in 2025, the international business magazine said in a report on Monday. Forbes 30 Under 30 is an annual list published by Forbes since 2011 that recognizes outstanding individuals under the age of 30 across multiple industries. Nadeem, 28, made headlines around the world when he threw the javelin over the 90-meter mark in August 2024 during the Paris Olympics. The record-shattering throw handed Pakistan its first Olympic medal since 1992. It was also the first-ever gold medal Pakistan had bagged in a track and field competition. 'Arshad Nadeem's impressive javelin throws won Pakistan its first-ever Olympic gold for an individual sport in Paris 2024,' Forbes said in the report. 'Nadeem's stunning show at the Paris Olympics though, set a new Olympic record for his 92.97m javelin throw.' The magazine noted that Nadeem also won gold at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Turkiye and the Commonwealth Games in 2022, and secured a silver medal in the men's javelin throw at the 2023 World Athletics Championships. In May, Nadeem claimed gold with an 86.4-meter throw in the men's javelin final at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea. He is the first Pakistani in over 50 years to win a gold medal at the Asian Athletics Championships. Pakistan's Allah Daad had last topped the podium in javelin throw and Muhammad Younis won the 800-meter event in 1973. He hails from the small town of Mian Channu and has since become a national hero, inspiring millions with his rise from modest beginnings to the top of the Olympic podium.

Arshad Nadeem named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 list
Arshad Nadeem named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 list

Business Recorder

time16-06-2025

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  • Business Recorder

Arshad Nadeem named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 list

Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem has been named in Forbes' prestigious 30 Under 30 Asia list for 2025, following his record-breaking performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where he secured Pakistan's first-ever individual Olympic gold medal. The Entertainment & Sports category of the list, which highlights rising talent across Asia 'on court and the screen,' credited Nadeem's 'stunning show' at the Olympics, where the 28-year-old shattered records with a throw of 92.97 meters, setting a new Olympic record and ending Pakistan's 30-year Olympic medal drought. The recognition by Forbes marks yet another milestone in Nadeem's illustrious career, which has revitalised Pakistan's presence on the global athletics stage. Olympian Arshad Nadeem named Asia's Best Athlete of 2024 His gold-winning feat earned him more than Rs153 million in cash rewards from the Punjab and Sindh governments, alongside accolades from federal bodies and corporate sponsors. As part of national recognition, a road in Islamabad was named in his honour, and Pakistan Post issued a commemorative stamp on Independence Day to celebrate his contribution to the country's sporting legacy. Nadeem continued his winning streak by clinching gold at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships with an impressive throw of 86.40m, just shy of the meet record. It was Pakistan's first gold at a continental event in over 50 years. Having previously won gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and silver at the 2023 World Championships, Nadeem is now preparing in England for the upcoming World Athletics Championships in September, the only major title missing from his collection. With his continued dominance and rising global recognition, Arshad Nadeem has firmly established himself as Pakistan's most celebrated track and field athlete in modern history.

Arshad Nadeem named in Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 after historic Olympic gold
Arshad Nadeem named in Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 after historic Olympic gold

Business Recorder

time16-06-2025

  • Sport
  • Business Recorder

Arshad Nadeem named in Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 after historic Olympic gold

Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem has been named in Forbes' prestigious 30 Under 30 Asia list for 2025, following his record-breaking performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where he secured Pakistan's first-ever individual Olympic gold medal. The Entertainment & Sports category of the list, which highlights rising talent across Asia 'on court and the screen,' credited Nadeem's 'stunning show' at the Olympics, where the 28-year-old shattered records with a throw of 92.97 meters, setting a new Olympic record and ending Pakistan's 30-year Olympic medal drought. The recognition by Forbes marks yet another milestone in Nadeem's illustrious career, which has revitalised Pakistan's presence on the global athletics stage. Olympian Arshad Nadeem named Asia's Best Athlete of 2024 His gold-winning feat earned him more than Rs153 million in cash rewards from the Punjab and Sindh governments, alongside accolades from federal bodies and corporate sponsors. As part of national recognition, a road in Islamabad was named in his honour, and Pakistan Post issued a commemorative stamp on Independence Day to celebrate his contribution to the country's sporting legacy. Nadeem continued his winning streak by clinching gold at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships with an impressive throw of 86.40m, just shy of the meet record. It was Pakistan's first gold at a continental event in over 50 years. Having previously won gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and silver at the 2023 World Championships, Nadeem is now preparing in England for the upcoming World Athletics Championships in September, the only major title missing from his collection. With his continued dominance and rising global recognition, Arshad Nadeem has firmly established himself as Pakistan's most celebrated track and field athlete in modern history.

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