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Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record with humongous 92.97m throw in javelin final

WEB DESK: The proud of Pakistan Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 meters in the final of the men’s javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics.

The final of the men’s javelin throw event is currently ongoing at the Paris Olympics, with the entire nation’s hopes resting on Arshad Nadeem, who is Pakistan’s only hope of winning a medal at the Olympics after 32 years.

The last time Pakistan stood on the Olympic medal podium was on August 8, 1992, when the national hockey team defeated the Netherlands 4-3 to win a bronze medal at the Barcelona Olympics.

Today, exactly 32 years later, Pakistan once again has hope that Arshad Nadeem can win a medal in javelin throw.

Finland’s Lassi made his first throw with a distance of 78.81 meters, while India’s Neeraj Chopra’s first throw was invalid. Finland’s Oliver Helander made his first throw with a distance of 80.92 meters.