Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem has created history in the Paris Olympics. After 40 years, Arshad Nadeem won the gold medal for Pakistan in the Olympics. Pakistan last won the gold medal in 1984. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem threw the javelin 92.97 meters and won the gold medal. Arshad Nadeem left India's Neeraj Chopra behind in this matter. Neeraj Chopra had to be content with the silver medal this time. Arshad Nadeem ended Pakistan's 32-year Olympic medal drought. Pakistan had earlier won a medal in the Olympics in 1992. In 1992, Pakistan won the bronze medal in hockey at the Barcelona Olympics.
Neeraj's mother's reaction
Neeraj Chopra's mother said on Friday that I am very happy with my son's performance. He won the silver medal in the men's javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics. Neeraj Chopra's mother Saroj Devi told ANI that she is happy with her son's performance at the Olympics and said that she is looking forward to preparing her son's favourite food when he returns. Neeraj Chopra's mother also praised Arshad Nadeem and said that he is like her son.
Reaction to Neeraj Chopra's performance
Neeraj Chopra's mother said that he (Neeraj) is injured. So we are happy with his performance. I will cook his favorite food. Neeraj Chopra's father Satish Kumar said that today was Pakistan's day in the men's javelin throw final. Everyone has their own day. Today was Pakistan's day but we won the silver medal and it is a matter of pride for us. Satish Kumar said that I think the back injury played a role in Neeraj's performance.
Silver medalist for the country
Satish Kumar said that Neeraj's performance in Paris will serve as an inspiration for generations to come. Neeraj Chopra's father said that Neeraj has won a silver medal for the country. We are happy. All the youth will take inspiration from him. Neeraj Chopra's grandfather Dharam Singh Chopra also reacted to his grandson's victory and said that Neeraj did his best and added another medal to the country's kitty by winning the silver medal. 26-year-old Neeraj Chopra's second throw was his only valid throw. In which he threw a distance of 89.45 meters which was also his best throw of this season. Earlier, Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.