“Might You Have Superb Existence”: Arshad Nadeem’s Particular Want On Neeraj Chopra’s Birthday | Athletics Information

Paris Olympics gold medallist Arshad Nadeem took to social media to pray India’s ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on his birthday on Thursday. “Glad Birthday to my good friend and fellow athlete @Neeraj_chopra1. Wishing you a 12 months stuffed with happiness, luck, higher well being, and pleasure. Might you might have a fantastic existence forward!” Arshad Nadeem wrote on X.

Glad Birthday to my good friend and fellow athlete @Neeraj_chopra1 Wishing you a 12 months stuffed with happiness, luck, higher well being and pleasure. Might you might have a fantastic existence forward!

— Arshad Nadeem (@ArshadOlympian1) December 24, 2024

Arshad bagged the ancient gold for Pakistan with a throw of 92.97m, surroundings a brand new Olympic document and surpassing Denmark’s Andreas Thorkildsen’s mark from Beijing 2008. Grenada’s Anderson Peters secured bronze with a throw of 88.54m.

Tokyo medallist Neeraj fell in need of preserving his name, completing with a best possible throw of 89.45m in 2d position. In spite of a robust efficiency on his 2d try, he struggled with 4 consecutive foul throws and settled for silver.

Neeraj has redefined the panorama of athletics in India and at the world degree. He made historical past in Tokyo by way of turning into the primary Indian to win an Olympic gold medal. He adopted it up with a silver in Paris 2024, with a throw of 89.45m.

He neglected out on protecting his crown after his arch-rival Arshad Nadeem produced an Olympic document effort by way of sending his javelin to a distance of 92.97m.

Not too long ago, Neeraj introduced the beginning of an exhilarating new bankruptcy in his profession, partnering with javelin legend Jan Zelezny, who has come on board as his new trainer. Zelezny, a three-time Olympic and International champion and the present international document holder, has lengthy been an idol to Chopra.