Olympic champion and javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has extended birthday wishes to his “friend and fellow athlete” Neeraj Chopra – the Indian javelin thrower from whom Arshad snatched the title of ‘Olympic champion’ at Paris Olympics 2024.
Chopra was Arshad’s competitor and the fan-favourite javelin thrower for the Paris Olympics 2024 as many believed he would be the one to carry the gold home. However, Pakistani thrower Arshad Nadeedm outplayed him with a record-breaking throw of 92.97 meter.
Arshad always speaks highly of Chopra and considers him his ‘mentor’ in javelin throwing. Their friendship has been highly appreciated by people in both countries.
On his 27th birthday, Arshad took to X to wish birthday greetings to his competitor. “Happy Birthday to my friend and fellow athlete @Neeraj_chopra1 Wishing you a year filled with happiness, success, better health and joy. May you have a wonderful life ahead!”
The India-Pakistan rivalry is known to everyone. Their high-profile clashes in every sports attract wider audiences. The same was true for the javelin throw contest at the Paris Olympic where Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem beat the India’s defending champion Neeraj Chopra to bag the gold.
Coming from a humble background Arshad Nadeem has become a beacon of inspiration for millions across Pakistan and beyond.
Born in a small village of Mian Channu, Punjab in 1997, his rise to fame from humble beginnings to becoming an Olympian and Commonwealth Games champion in javelin throw is nothing short of extraordinary.
Bringing home, the first gold medal in the Olympics for the country in 40 years, Arshad Nadeem has been showered with appreciation and rewards from the government as well as private individuals and enterprises, reflecting the nation’s deep appreciation for his contributions to sports.
