Arshad Nadeem, representing Pakistan, participated in the men's javelin throw final at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Thursday, August 8, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France.

He celebrated his victory after winning the event.

The competition was closely followed by Pakistani people, who watched the final on TV screens in Khanewal District of Punjab province.

Neeraj Chopra of India, who won the silver medal, also celebrated his achievement.

Anderson Peters of Grenada competed in the event as well.

The rivalry between India and Pakistan, well-known in cricket, extended to the javelin throw at the Olympics.

Fans from both countries were present in large numbers at the Stade de France.

Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record with a throw of 92.

97 meters in his second attempt, breaking the previous record of 90.

57 meters set by Andreas Thorkildsen of Norway in 2008.

Neeraj Chopra secured the silver medal with a season-best throw of 89.

45 meters, while Anderson Peters took the bronze with a throw of 88.

54 meters.

Nadeem expressed his joy and gratitude, attributing his success to God's will.

This victory marked Pakistan's first-ever gold medal in track and field at the Olympics.

Both India and Pakistan are looking forward to competing for gold in cricket when the sport joins the Olympic program in Los Angeles in four years.

Neeraj Chopra, who has been dealing with a groin injury, congratulated Nadeem on his performance.

Chopra became a superstar in India after winning the country's first-ever gold medal in track and field three years ago.

Fans draped in Indian flags were present at the stadium, along with Pakistani fans.

Varun Mathur, who traveled from London with his partner Sujata Ravi to see Chopra, expressed hope that more people would take up javelin throwing.

Devansh Kumar, Suksham Chahar, and Ishan Maheshwari, who traveled to Paris to support Chopra, also shared their excitement and support for Indian athletes.

Pranay Dey, a breast cancer researcher from Delhi, highlighted the need for better infrastructure and support for sports in India.

Arshad Nadeem, who was Pakistan's flag bearer during the opening ceremony, shared that not becoming a cricketer was the best decision he made, as it led him to the Olympics.