On Thursday at 11:25 PM PST, during the men’s javelin throw final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem secured a historic gold medal with a record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters, the best in the 118-year history of the Olympics. This victory ended Pakistan’s 32-year wait for an Olympic gold medal.
The entire nation of Pakistan was united in their prayers for Nadeem’s success, with his hometown of Mian Channu erupting in jubilant celebrations. Social media platforms across the country were flooded with congratulatory messages and pictures of the triumphant athlete.
In the qualifying round, Nadeem had already shown his prowess by securing his spot in the final with an 86.59-meter throw. His competitors in the final included Neeraj Chopra from India, Jakub Vadlejch from Czechia, Anderson Peters from Grenada, Keshorn Walcott from Trinidad and Tobago, Lassi Etelätalo, Oliver Helander, and Toni Keränen from Finland, Julian Weber from Germany, Julius Yego from Kenya, Andrian Mardare from Moldova, and Luiz Mauricio da Silva from Brazil.
Pakistani cricketers, including captain Babar Azam and former stars like Waqar Younis and Misbah-ul-Haq, sent their best wishes and urged the nation to pray for Nadeem’s success. Following his victory, the entire cricket community, along with the rest of Pakistan, celebrated this momentous achievement.
Ali Ahmed, a Pakistani student and graduate of Punjab University’s Journalism Department, even sketched an iconic pose of Nadeem’s javelin throw as a tribute to his inspirational journey. This moment is now etched in the history of Pakistani sports as Arshad Nadeem continues to make his country proud with his remarkable achievements on the global stage.
