Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem face off in Poland is unlikely to happen due to...
New Delhi: Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem's match in the Diamond League Poland next month is now in a state of uncertainty. Pakistan's javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem recently underwent surgery on his calf muscle in England, which has raised questions about his return.
In the 2024 Paris Olympics, Arshad Nadeem won the gold medal by defeating Neeraj Chopra with a brilliant throw of 92.97 meters. At the same time, Neeraj had to settle for silver with a best throw of 89.45 meters. This match was a memorable moment for sports lovers. Two Diamond League competitions were scheduled
Both the players were going to face each other in the Diamond League in Silesia, Poland on August 16, after which their match was also scheduled in Switzerland next month. Focus on World Championship after surgery
Arshad's coach Salman Butt, said that Nadeem's focus is now on the World Athletics Championship to be held in Tokyo in September. Due to calf problems, he underwent surgery and is now undergoing rehabilitation in London. Neeraj vs Nadeem's next clash in Tokyo?
Coach Butt believes that the next clash between Neeraj and Arshad can now be seen directly in the World Championships in Tokyo. Nadeem has recently maintained his dominance by winning gold medals at the Paris Olympics, 2022 Commonwealth Games and Asian Athletics Championships.
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