The final of the javelin throw competition was played on 8 August at the Paris Olympics (Paris Olympis 2024). Let us tell you that in the final, Pakistan’s track and field athlete Arshad Nadeem created history by winning the gold medal.

Let us tell you that in the final, Nadeem threw the javelin at a record distance of 92.97 meters, which is now a new Olympic record. This is Pakistan’s first medal in the Olympics since 1992. In all the javelin throw competitions held before this, Nadeem had to face defeat from India’s Neeraj Chopra. However, Nadeem created history in the Olympics by winning the gold medal, while Neeraj Chopra had to be content with the silver medal.

On the other hand, former Pakistani veteran fast bowler and Shoaib Akhtar, popularly known as Rawalpindi Express, has given a big reaction to Arshad Nadeem’s historic victory in the Paris Olympics. Through a video, Akhtar is seen praising Nadeem a lot.

Shoaib Akhtar reacted to Arshad Nadeem’s victory

Let us tell you that Shoaib has shared a video on his official X account reacting to Arshad Nadeem’s victory in Paris Olympics. In this video Akhtar said- Very big news, Arshad Nadeem gold medal. The lion cub has won the gold medal for Pakistan. What a thing Arshad, you have achieved this on the basis of your hard work and your own strength. Many congratulations to you, many congratulations to Pakistan.

The whole atmosphere changed with Pakistan’s one gold medal. There is only one person who is trending all over the world right now along with Pakistan and that is Arshad Nadeem. My heart is very happy today and I am very proud of you Arshad.

Watch this video of Shoaib Akhtar

so proud of you @ArshadOlympian1 . The happiness you have given to our udaas community, has no comparison. pic.twitter.com/iiCnaOsCPO

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) August 8, 2024