Arshad Nadeem has won Pakistan’s first-ever gold medal in track and field at the Paris Summer Olympics, beating Indian ace and reigning world and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra. The intense rivalry between these two South Asian athletes has captivated audiences in recent years, and their latest showdown was no exception.
Given their close competition, comparisons between Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra have naturally arisen, especially in terms of their net worth and brand endorsements. Here’s a closer look at both athletes’ financial standing and the brands that support them.
Neeraj Chopra
Before the 2024 Paris Olympics, Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra joined Team Visa and became the athlete representative for OMEGA, the Official Timekeeper of the Paris Olympics. His impressive roster of brand endorsements includes:
- Tommy Hilfiger
- Britannia
- Bharat Petroleum
- Visa
- Samsung
- Optimum Nutrition
- Noise
- JSW Group
- Alt Smart
- Limca Sportz
- Under Armour
- Dynapar QPS Pain Reliever
- GoodDot
- TATA AIA Life Insurance
- CRED
- P&G
- Amstrad AC
- Country Delight
- Switzerland Tourism
- BYJU’S
- JSW Sports
- Laureus
As of now, Chopra’s estimated net worth is approximately $4.5 million, or INR 37 crore, according to media reports.
Arshad Nadeem
Arshad Nadeem, who rose from humble beginnings in a small town, became a national hero after winning gold in the javelin throw at the Paris Olympics 2024. Despite his success at the Commonwealth Games, Nadeem faced significant challenges, including having to request new javelins earlier this year. However, a private sports firm launched an apparel brand named Neza (javelin) in his honor, awarding him over 3 million rupees.
Nadeem’s historic victory has brought him numerous accolades and financial rewards. Among the most significant are the Rs 10 crore awarded by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Morover, the Pakistan Peoples Party’s Sindh government announced Rs 50 million for the athlete, while the mayor of Sukkur pledged a ‘gold crown’ in his honor.
Sponsors
Toyota
PTCL
