Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem News

The javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics was nothing short of exhilarating. Chopra, who has been a dominant force in the sport, showcased his prowess with a best throw of 89.45 meters.

Arshad who stole the show, launching the javelin into the Parisian night sky, surpassing the 90-meter mark not once but twice.

Javelin throw has seen some remarkable feats over the years, with athletes pushing the limits of distance. Arshad Nadeem's recent Olympic record at the Paris 2024 Olympics has added to the rich history of this event. Here’s a look at the top 10 longest throws in javelin history, along with where Nadeem's incredible performance stands.

With India’s tally standing at a modest three bronze medals, the pressure on Neeraj to deliver gold is immense.

Neeraj Chopra will be in action at the Asian Games 2023 on October 4. He is a defending champion at Asiad having won the gold in men's javelin at Jakarta 2018.

Off the ground, Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem remain good friends and compete with highest respect for each other. Neeraj had clinched the gold at Asian Games 2018 and Nadeem was the bronze medallist

Nadeem is one of the best Track and Field athletes to come out of Pakistan and has shared a rivalry with Neeraj over the last few years. In Asian Games 2018, when Neeraj Chopra won the gold, Nadeem had finished second. Their picture on the podium where both of them are congratulating each other with their country's national flag wrapped around their bodies had gone viral back then.