At the Paris Olympics, the record-breaking men’s javelin throw final has scripted a heartwarming story of friendship between two athletes from India and Pakistan.
Men's javelin gold medallist Arshad Nadeem, centre, of Pakistan , stands with silver medallist Neeraj Chopra of India and bronze medallist Anderson Peters, right, of Grenada on the podium at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 in Saint-Denis, France. Pakistan ’s Arshad Nadeem made history on Thursday by winning the men’s javelin throw event – a first-ever Olympic gold in athletics for the country and a first podium finish in any sport since 1992.
Chopra had won each time of the nine times the two went against each other, but was gracious in defeat on Thursday, saying Nadeem’s win will inspire young athletes from both India and Pakistan. “This is a good message for the youth of India and Pakistan that they should also work hard and bring laurels to their countries,” he told reporters in Paris.
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