When Arshad Nadeem stepped up for his sixth and final throw, he had already secured the gold medal. Yet, he aimed to break his own Olympic record set earlier in the competition.
He came incredibly close, hurling the javelin to an impressive 91.79 meters. The moment was so overwhelming that Nadeem was moved to tears. He immediately turned to embrace his coach and teammates, who were cheering him on from the stands.
Back in Pakistan, the nation burst into celebration. The excitement was so widespread that even top cricketers gathered to watch the javelin final and celebrate Nadeem’s outstanding accomplishment.
His victory became a source of immense pride and joy for the entire country, highlighting his dedication and skill on the global stage.