Paris: In a gripping finale to the men’s javelin throw at the Paris Olympics, defending gold medallist Neeraj Chopra of India secured the silver medal with a throw of 89.45 meters. The gold went to Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who delivered a record-breaking performance with a throw of 92.97 meters, setting a new Olympic record.

Nadeem, who previously held the world’s attention with his impressive form, continued his dominance in Paris. His second attempt of 92.97 meters not only earned him the gold but also shattered the previous Olympic record of 90.57 meters set by Andreas Thorkildsen of Denmark in Beijing 2008.

Chopra, who had an off start with an invalid first attempt, made a strong comeback with his season’s best throw on his second attempt. Despite three subsequent invalid attempts, Chopra managed to retain his position in second place, demonstrating his resilience and skill under pressure.