A battle of the arch-rivals is on the cards, as the rivalry extends beyond cricket, at Olympics 2024. India's golden boy, Neeraj Chopra faces Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem in Paris in the final of the men's javelin throw.
Among a bunch of 12 candidates, both Nadeem and Chopra have contested each other in the final. Neeraj is the defending olympic champion from Tokyo 2020, while Nadeem eyes his maiden podium finish at Olympics in Paris 2024.
As the South-Asian duo contest for the prestigious Olympic Gold in European soil, The Sporting News takes a deeper look at Neeraj Chopra's Pakistani counterpart, in Arshad Nadeem.
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How did Arshad Nadeem perform at Tokyo Olympics 2021?
Arshad Nadeem finished fifth in the final round of Men's Javelin Throw at the Tokyo Olympics. The Pakistani athlete had a best throw of 84.62 metres.
Meanwhile, Neeraj Chopra threw 87.58 metres, securing a first gold medal in track and field events for India.
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What is Arshad Nadeem's personal best in javelin throw?
Arshad Nadeem's personal best came in at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. The Javelin-thrower broke the Olympic record by throwing 92.97 metres in the final of the men's javelin throw.
What is Neeraj Chopra's personal best in javelin throw?
Neeraj's personal best in javelin throw is 89.94m. He achieved the same in 2022 at the Stockholm Diamond League in Sweden. Chopra also threw the second-best reading of his career, with an 89.45m throw in the final of the men's javelin throw at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024.
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How many medals has Arshad Nadeem won for Pakistan?
| Medal | Event | Throw (in metres) |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 2016 South Asian Games | 78.33 |
| Bronze | 2018 Asian Games | 80.75 |
| Gold | 2019 South Asian Games | 86.29 |
| Gold | 2022 Commonwealth Games | 90.18 |
| Silver | 2023 World Championships | 87.82 |
Schedule for Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra's Javelin throw at Paris Olympics 2024
While Arshad Nadeem remains one of Neeraj Chopra's worthy competitors at Paris Olympics 2024, Neeraj Chopra is regarded as one of the front-runners to grab the Olympic Gold in the Men's Javelin Throw, yet again.
| Date | Stage | Time |
|---|---|---|
| August 08, Thursday | Men's Javelin Throw Final | 11:55 PM IST |