[Watch] Pakistan fans cheer for Arshad Nadeem while watching javelin thrower on giant screen in Paris Olympics 2024 

Pakistan fans gathered in large numbers to watch Arshad Nadeem when the athlete took part in the final of the men’s javelin event on Thursday, August 8, in the Paris Olympics 2024. The 27-year-old did not disappoint his fans as he won the gold medal in front of a packed house at Stade de France.

Nadeem threw 92.97 meters to win the top prize. He also broke the Olympic record, earlier held by Andreas Thorkidsen from Norway. Back in the Beijing Olympics in 2008, Thorkidsen made the record with a mammoth throw of 90.57 meters.

The fans who were watching Nadeem waited anxiously when the Pakistani athlete started his run-up. Once the javelin fell above the 90-metre mark, they rejoiced, knowing that Nadeem had pulled off something spectacular. Their joy knew no bounds as they celebrated Nadeem’s achievement wholeheartedly.

Watch the video of fans celebrating Arshad Nadeem’s throw:

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Arshad Nadeem and his journey in the Paris Olympics 2024

Arshad Nadeem came into the Olympics as one of the favorites, as he had already crossed 90 meters once back in the Commonwealth Games in 2022. In the qualifying round, Nadeem threw 86.59 meters and finished fourth. But in the final, Arshad put his best foot forward. In his first attempt, Nadeem looked indifferent, and he had to mark his run-up again, but he ended up making a foul throw.

However, Nadeem delivered the knockout punch with his second attempt. From there on, he did not look back and kept putting in decent throws. After he had confirmed himself a gold medal, Nadeem finished off with a throw of 91.79 meters.

Nadeem also ended Pakistan’s 32-year-long wait of winning an Olympic medal. India’s Neeraj Chopra, who won gold in Tokyo, won the silver medal with a best attempt of 89.45 meters. Grenada’s Anderson Peters finished with the bronze medal after a throw of 88.54 meters.

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