Paris 2024 Olympics Javelin Throw: Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem head-to-head record

Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem has become an exciting matchup in the long-standing Indo-pak sporting rivalry. Both the javelin throwers are top-tier athletes in their own rights and whenever they come against each other, the contest between the two stars promises to be an enthralling one.

Though Neeraj and Arshad share a great relationship as athletes, they are both solid competitors too. The two will be going up against one another at the Paris 2024 Olympics in the men's javelin throw event on August 6.

India's Neeraj Chopra, the gold medallist from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, is expected to start as one of the favorites. Arshad, on the other hand, became Pakistan's first athlete to qualify for an Olympic athletics finals. However, he displayed plenty of pedigree and skills during his appearance at the last event.

The 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist promises to be one of Neeraj's stiffest challenges in Paris. Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem have faced off in nine official competitions so far, of which Chopra has finished as a champion in seven. Nadeem's best has been a second finish. The two last met at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics where Chopra finished first and Nadeem finished fifth.

See the full head-to-head record of Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem

Competition	Neeraj Chopra	Arshad Nadeem
2016 South Asian Games	1^st(82.23m)	3^rd(78.33m)
2016 Asian Junior Championships	2^nd(77.60m)	3^rd(73.40m)
2016 IAAF U-20 World U20 Championships	1^st(78.20m)	15^th(67.17m)
2017 Asian Athletics Championships	1^st(85.23m)	7^th(78.00m)
2018 Commonwealth Games	1^st(86.47m)	8^th(76.02)
2018 Asian Games	1^st(88.06m)	3^rd(80.75m)
2020 Tokyo Olympics	1^st(87.58m)	5^th(84.62m)
2022 World Athletic Championships	2^nd(88.13m)	5^th(86.16m)
2023 World Athletics Championships	1^st(88.17m)	2^nd(87.82m)

Neeraj Chopra will be going all in to defend his gold medal from the Tokyo Olympics. The 26-year-old, who is at present in his prime as an athlete, is being backed by the entire country to achieve yet another podium finish in Paris.

Arshad Nadeem, though, is no push-over. The Pakistani star is known for being nonchalant with his throwing. The 27-year-old thrives under pressure and usually brings out his best when needed the most. The contest between the two throwers promises to be a great exhibition.

Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem will feature at the javelin throw events that will be conducted between August 6 to August 8 at Stade de France.