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Neeraj Chopra on Arshad Nadeem: India's Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem are javelin superstars. Both athletes are preparing for the upcoming outdoor season. While Neeraj Chopra is currently training in Turkey, 27 year old Nadeem faces a big challenge. Nadeem had recently said that he has been struggling to achieve international level javelin for many years. He said that he has been using the same spear for the last 7-8 years. Hearing this, world and current Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra is very disappointed.
Neeraj Chopra disappointed with Nadeem's struggle
According to a statement from the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Neeraj Chopra had participated with Nadeem at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest last year. In which he stood second after Neeraj Chopra. Seeing Nadeem struggling for the javelin, Neeraj Chopra said, 'It is difficult to believe that he is struggling to get a new javelin. “Given his reputation, this shouldn’t be a big issue.”
Arshad Nadeem is struggling for a new spear
Many news have come to light regarding Arshad Nadeem. He told the media, “Now the situation is that my spear is broken. I have asked the national federation and my coach to do something about this before the Paris Olympics.”
In this regard, Neeraj Chopra said, “I got this javelin when I started competing in international competitions in the year 2015… Proper equipment and training facilities are essential for an international athlete aiming to win a medal at the Olympic Games. “
Arshad Nadeem won gold in Commonwealth Games after 60 years
Neeraj Chopra's entire training and international tours are funded by the Indian Sports Ministry's Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). He believes that Nadeem is the pride of Pakistan and should be supported. With a throw of 90.18m, Arshad Nadeem topped the podium at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, ending Pakistan's 60-year wait for a Commonwealth Games gold medal.
Neeraj said that it is difficult to believe that this is the case in Pakistan.
Neeraj Chopra said, 'It cannot be that Arshad does not have the means to buy the spear. He is a champion and some brands will support him. I think they have earned some money also, but their government can understand their needs and support them, like my government is supporting me. If all goes well, the next Paris Olympics could see a strong Asian competition in javelin throw. Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jai are participating from India's side, while Pakistan has hopes from Nadeem.
