Paris Showdown: How Neeraj's Support Fueled Arshad's Record-Breaking Olympic Triumph | Ground Report
In a thrilling Olympic showdown in Paris, Neeraj Chopra's unwavering support played a pivotal role in Arshad Nadeem's record-breaking triumph in the javelin event. This ground report highlights how Neeraj, India's Olympic gold medalist, not only inspired but also mentored Arshad, his Pakistani counterpart, helping him overcome challenges to achieve an unprecedented victory. Their cross-border camaraderie, amidst the intensity of the competition, underscores the power of sportsmanship and unity, transcending national boundaries and setting a remarkable example for the world.
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00:00I really hope Neeraj wins a gold for us and it's really exciting.
00:12Neeraj Chopra, we are counting on him to gain a gold medal.
00:16We already have three bronze, so we are hoping for the best.
00:20Eagerly waiting to see tomorrow's Javelin, Neeraj Chopra.
00:26I am so proud and can't wait to meet him and see him.
00:31I think that India has a lot of chance to win the gold medal.
00:35I am pretty sure this time Neeraj Chopra is going to get the medal.
00:39We are all excited and we are going to be screaming and cheering.
00:45We hope we get a medal.
00:47The stage was set.
00:49Crowds here at Fanzones in Paris were sure that Neeraj Chopra was going to be winning that gold.
00:55But then a surprise hit them.
01:13A lot was riding on Neeraj Chopra and he did not disappoint.
01:17With the second best throw of his career at 89.45 meters,
01:22he went on to clinch a silver medal for India.
01:25Neeraj Chopra, the world's best javelin thrower,
01:28won the gold medal for India.
01:30Neeraj Chopra, the world's best javelin thrower,
01:33won the gold medal for India.
01:36Neeraj Chopra, the world's best javelin thrower,
01:39won the gold medal for India.
01:42However, the defending champion had to forfeit his title to a rival, a friend, a comrade.
01:48Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem broke the Olympic javelin record
01:51with a throw of 92.97 meters in his second attempt.
01:56The previous world record was set at 90.57 meters.
02:00The throw by Nadeem was indeed extraordinary.
02:12Even Neeraj had no qualms in admitting that it was Arshad who was a better athlete
02:17in the Paris Olympic javelin final.
02:19The competition was very good.
02:21Every athlete has a special day.
02:25Today was Arshad's day.
02:27When we talk about Tokyo and Budapest,
02:32it was our day.
02:33It was our day at Asian Games.
02:35Every athlete's body is different on that day.
02:41Everything is perfect, like Arshad's.
02:45In fact, it is the mothers of these two athletes
02:48who have taken the internet by storm
02:50and won hearts in both India as well as Pakistan.
03:09The two first met in 2016 and since have stood by each other,
03:14be it on the pitch or off it.
03:16In fact, after Neeraj's 2018 Asian Games gold win,
03:20Arshad had even admitted to drawing inspiration from the javelin star.
03:24Cut to five months before the 2024 Paris Olympics.
03:45The now world champion was struggling to fund his game.
03:49In fact, he didn't even have enough money to buy a new javelin,
03:53the one that he was using reportedly had been used by him for up to eight years
03:58and was in no position to help him train for this mega sporting event.
04:20At this point, Neeraj came to his comrade's rescue
04:22and asked sponsors to give Arshad the help that he deserves.
04:26Neeraj's intervention delivered and Arshad did get the equipment that he needed,
04:30which ultimately helped him prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
04:34And well, the rest, as you know, is history.
04:39The Olympics are about athletes, games and medals,
04:42but this season we bring you all of that with a side of food, culture and memorable experiences.
04:47I'm Parvati Bhanot bringing you all the latest from Paris for One India.