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Express Tribune
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Star Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem crowned Asia's best male athlete
Pakistan's Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem receives the Best Asian Athlete Award from Asian Athletics at Gumi, South Korea. Photo Courtesy: X/ArshadOlympian1 Pakistan's star javelin thrower and Olympian Arshad Nadeem has been named the Best Asian Athlete by Asian Athletics, recognising his remarkable achievements on the continental stage. The prestigious award was presented during an official ceremony on Sunday in Gumi, South Korea, following the Asian Athletics meeting. The accolade highlights Arshad's outstanding performances and his significant contribution to athletics across Asia. Taking to his official X account, Nadeem expressed his gratitude, writing: 'Honoured to receive the 'best male athlete of Asia' award by Asian Athletics. I am humbled and recharged to give better performances.' Today I was honoured to receive the "best male athlete of Asia" award by Asian Athletics. I am humbled and recharged to give better performances — Arshad Nadeem (@ArshadOlympian1) May 25, 2025 This honour adds to Nadeem's growing list of accomplishments and underscores Pakistan's rising prominence in the world of athletics. Notably, he became Pakistan's first-ever individual Olympic gold medalist and the nation's first athletics medalist at the Summer Olympics, clinching gold at the 2024 Paris Games with an extraordinary throw of 92.97 meters. Throughout his career, Nadeem has amassed an impressive haul, including four golds, one silver, and four bronze medals across major events such as the Olympics, World Championships, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Islamic Solidarity Games, South Asian Games, and Asian U20 Championships. Looking ahead, Nadeem is set to compete in the upcoming Asian Athletics Championship in South Korea, where he will continue to represent Pakistan on the international stage.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Why are Indian fans lashing out at Neeraj Chopra after Arshad Nadeem's tweet following Operation Sindoor?
Live Events — ArshadOlympian1 (@ArshadOlympian1) Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after India conducted an overnight strike on May 7, targeting and destroying multiple terror launchpads across the border. In the wake of this operation, emotions have run high on both the heightened tensions, Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem posted a tweet on X (formerly Twitter), saying 'Pakistan Zindabad' alongside a photo of himself holding the Pakistani this prompted a wave of backlash—not towards Nadeem, but towards Indian Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra . Several Indian fans took to social media to express their anger at Chopra, referencing his past camaraderie with user wrote, 'Slap on the face of Neeraj Chopra.'Another tweeted, 'Not a single word from @Neeraj_chopra1 but his brother from another mother supports his country.'Last month, Chopra faced similar criticism for inviting Arshad Nadeem to the Neeraj Chopra Classic, a premier athletics event in India. In response to the backlash, Chopra had clarified that the invitation was extended before the tragic Pahalgam terror attack , where 26 civilians were emphasized that his invitation was strictly athlete-to-athlete and apolitical in nature. "The aim of the NC Classic was to bring the best athletes to India and make our country a hub for world-class sporting events. Please don't make us out to be anything else. We are simple people," he a heartfelt message, Chopra also confirmed that Nadeem's participation in the event was later canceled in light of the recent developments. "After all that has taken place over the last 48 hours, Arshad's presence at the NC Classic was completely out of the question. My country and its interests will always come first."He further expressed sorrow and anger over the terror attack, offering prayers to the bereaved families. Addressing the online abuse, he said: "There has been so much talk, most of it hate and abuse. They haven't even spared my family. I have carried my country with pride for so many years. It hurts that I now have to explain myself."Chopra also recalled how some of the same people now criticizing him had once praised his family. "We are simple people, please don't make us out to be anything else," he concluded.
