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[ad_1] Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem are two of the brightest javelin throwers to have emerged from Asia in recent time. In competitions, the duo has been known to push each other for more success. Off the pitch, they have been known for their bonhomie and camaraderie. They may be fierce competitors but have a healthy respect for each other. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem and India's Neeraj Chopra are javelin superstars in their own right and a symbol of perfect friendship.Both Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra are getting ready for the upcoming outdoor season. While Chopra is currently training in Turkey, the 27-year-old Nadeem's preparations have hit a 'snag'. The Pakistani recently said he is struggling to acquire an international standard javelin for many years and has been "usi...

[ad_1] Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem bagged top 2 spots in Javelin Throw final at Worlds© AFPAs India's Neeraj Chopra stood tall on the top of the podium in the World Athletics Championship, accompanying him at the second spot was Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem in the Men's Javelin Throw final. There wasn't much separating the two athletes who have been competing against each other for years. While Neeraj remains the 'Golden Boy' in Indian athletics, Arshad has also brought many laurels to Pakistan with his performances on the international stage. In fact, Arshad's uncle revealed that his ward often watches Neeraj's videos back home, to better prepare himself for events."Our whole village was watching Arshad compete last night. Almost everybody knew that they had to go to work in the morning...

[ad_1] India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra hasn't just become one of the most decorated athletes in the country but also one of the most loved. It was Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem whom Neeraj had to beat in the final in order to claim to top podium spot. Despite there being an India vs. Pakistan rivalry in sports, Neeraj reiterated how fond he is of Arshad and the fact that he won a silver medal, makes him happy. Later, Neeraj's mother also gave a priceless response to a reporter who asked her how she felt to see Neeraj beating an athlete from Pakistan.A reporter asked Neeraj's mother Saroj Devi in a press conference how she felt to see her son beating a Pakistani athlete. She won many hearts with her response, saying it doesn't matter which place the athlete comes from.“Look, all have come t...

[ad_1] With each passing global/continental athletics event, the rivalry between Indian Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Commonwealth Games champion Arshad Nadeem is becoming one of the most exciting match-ups in world athletics. Rivalries between athletes/teams from two countries who are neighbours and a shared history, have always been one of the most intriguing aspects of various sports. India versus Pakistan is no different. Be it in cricket, hockey or any other sports, this rivalry always has been in the limelight and dominated.In the world of athletics, a notable India vs Pakistan duel was back in the 1960s between Indian track legend Milkha Singh and Pakistan's Abdul Khaliq. The rivalry between Neeraj and Arshad is also slowly gaining a lot of steam.Neeraj has be...

[ad_1] Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra after Men's Javelin Throw final© AFPCompeting with the Tokyo Olympics Gold medal winner, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem bagged the second spot on the podium at the World Athletics Championships in the Javelin Throw final. It was Neeraj who once again bagged the top spot, earning his maiden World Championships gold. But, in a sport that has traditionally been dominated by European countries, the top two spots went to India and Pakistan -- two Asian countries. As the focus now shifts to the Asian Games and the 2024 Paris Olympics, Pakistan's Arshad feels India and Pakistan will once again finish 1-2 in next year's quadrennial event.Nadeem, speaking to media after the final in Budapest, was full of praise for Neeraj, with whom he has excellent camaraderie."S...

[ad_1] Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem after Men's Javelin Throw final© AFPUnarguably one of the greatest sportspersons India has produced, Neeraj Chopra completed a full circle in his sporting career, winning literally everything that he could. It was only a World Athletics Championship gold medal that was evading him, and on Sunday, the 25-year-old ticked that milestone off too. While Neeraj finished top of the podium, it was Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem who bagged the second spot, taking home a silver medal. After the event, Neeraj opened up on how the Men's Javelin Throw final was perceived, especially back home, with the contest being dubbed as a battle between India and Pakistan.Neeraj and Arshad have been competing with each other for a long time. Whenever the two have taken to the fi...