India’s official Olympic Instagram account, @olympickhel, recently paid tribute to Arshad Nadeem by sharing a video that highlights his journey. The caption read: “Why do we fall? So that we can learn to pick ourselves up.”
The video begins with scenes from the Tokyo Olympics 2020 (held in 2021), where Arshad managed to qualify for the final but missed out on a medal. Chopra won gold that year with a throw of 87.58 meters. The video shows Nadeem’s visible disappointment after Tokyo before switching to powerful visuals from Paris 2024, where he celebrated his gold medal win with tears and raised arms.
The post highlighted his perseverance, stating that despite the heartbreak in Tokyo, Nadeem didn’t give up. Instead, he worked hard to stay focused on his dream, and that commitment led him to the podium in Paris.
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The video also sheds light on the challenges Nadeem faced. He lacked basic training facilities and had no proper ground to practice on while preparing for Tokyo. Despite limited resources, Nadeem kept pushing forward.
Many countries offered him a chance to switch allegiance and represent them. Still, Nadeem chose to stay loyal to Pakistan. He wore the green flag with pride and made history by becoming an Olympic gold medalist for his country.
Arshad Nadeem Paris, 2024 Olympic gold medalist, continues to inspire with his journey of struggle, resilience and victory. He earned global praise after winning gold in the javelin throw event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Nadeem not only brought honour to Pakistan but also defeated India’s Neeraj Chopra with a historic 92.97-meter throw, setting a new Olympic record.
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