Updated On: 09 August, 2024 09:02 PM IST | Mumbai | Sujay Shivalkar
The mothers of Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra expressed the same motherly emotions on both athletes` achievements in the Paris Olympics 2024

India`s Neeraj Chopra, Pakistan`s Arshad Nadeem (Pic: AFP)
In the Paris Olympics 2024, javelin throw event, Pakistan`s Arshad Nadeem clinched the gold medal by pushing down India`s reigning gold medalist Neeraj Chopra. Nadeem sent the spear to 92.97m in a jaw-dropping performance to break the previous Olympic record of 90.57m and clinched a gold medal. On the other hand, the Indian star managed to register 89.45m in his second attempt following which he clinched a silver medal.
Despite being from nations which share a huge sporting history, both mothers shared similar emotions towards their son`s opposition.