Arshad Nadeem Sets 92.97m Olympic Record, Neeraj Chopra Wins Silver

Aug 8, 2024, 07:46 PM

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning the gold medal in the men's javelin throw with a record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters. This new Olympic record surpassed the previous mark held by Norway's Andreas Thorkildsen at 90.57 meters. India's Neeraj Chopra secured the silver medal with a throw of 89.45 meters, adding to his accolades as an Olympic and World Champion. The event marked a significant achievement for South Asia, with both Pakistan and India finishing in the top two positions in the javelin throw.