Historic Moments in Men's Javelin at the Olympics: Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem Shine

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra secured a silver medal in men's javelin, marking his second consecutive Olympic medal. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem shattered the competition with a record-breaking 92.97m throw, earning his country its first individual Olympic gold. Despite his efforts, Chopra could only manage 89.45m, focusing on injury management.

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra earned his second successive Olympic medal, bagging a silver in men's javelin throw.

However, the star of the night was Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who shattered the field with a record-setting 92.97m throw, clinching his country's first individual Olympic gold.

Chopra, dealing with a nagging injury, could only manage 89.45m, securing the silver yet falling short of gold. This event highlights the competitive spirit and determination of the athletes, setting new benchmarks in the sport.

(With inputs from agencies.)