Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem tops his group in Javelin Throw qualification at Tokyo Olympics

It was a momentous day for athletics in Pakistan when javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem hurled a massive 85.16m throw to reach the finals of the Men’s Javelin Throw event in Tokyo Olympics.

Nadeem was in group B of the qualification event and topped his group to make it into the finals. His overall performance marked him as the third-highest thrower in both the groups combined, behind India’s Neeraj Chopra and Germany’s World number one Johannes Vetter.

Soon after Nadeem ensured a final spot, Twitterati rejoiced over the fact that they will see a lip-smacking India vs Pakistan contest in the finals of the event on August 7.

Here are some of the Tweets:

Remember this beautiful moment from 2018 Asian Games? 🇮🇳🇵🇰

India's Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem will be competing again in javelin throw at #Tokyo2020.#NeerajChopra | #Athletics pic.twitter.com/A2pXSKLAEy

— The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) August 3, 2021

Wow. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem qualifies for the final of the men's javelin with a superb throw of 85.16m in his second attempt in qualification. He's in third place overall behind Neeraj and Vetter. He finished third at the 2018 Asian Games where Neeraj was first too.

— jonathan selvaraj (@jon_selvaraj) August 4, 2021

Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who ditched cricket for athletics as a teenager, qualifies for javelin final. After settling for bronze at the 2018 Asian Games, Nadeem had said Indian star Neeraj Chopra was his inspiration. #Athletics #Olympics pic.twitter.com/XfsVFMr26G

— Santhosh Kumar (@giffy6ty) August 4, 2021

And 🇵🇰's Arshad Nadeem also qualifies for the finals with the throw of 85.16m! 😌

Currently in No.1 position in group B. ( #NeerajChopra finished 1st in Group A with 86.65m throw)#Tokyo2020 #JavelinThrow pic.twitter.com/ZMP7bFMSMN

— Hari Priya CR (@cr_hariPriya) August 4, 2021

Did this ever before happen at #Olympics?

An Indian & a Pakistani top qualification rounds of an event.

Neeraj Chopra #IND – Topped GroupA with 86.65m
Arshad Nadeem #PAK – Topped GroupB with 85.16m

Overall topper #NeerajChopra. Final Aug 7. Maza aayega!#Athletics #Tokyo2020

— Jaspreet Singh Sahni (@JaspreetSSahni) August 4, 2021

Congratulations to Arshad Nadeem 🇵🇰who finishes No.1 in the qualifying round with a massive throw of 85.16m and qualifies for the finals of the #JavelinThrow event at #Tokyo2020. pic.twitter.com/ulmhIpv0Tl

— PTI (@PTIofficial) August 4, 2021

They are opponents in the field. Look at their body language, they look humble & friendly. Spirit of Sportsmanship is invaluable ❤️@Olympics pic.twitter.com/waNSA6HXVW

— Aalia Rasheed (@aaliaaaliya) August 4, 2021

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and Provincial Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti and Punjab Assembly MPA Andleeb Abbas lauded the 24-year-old athlete for making the nation proud for his achievement.

#ArshadNadeem has made us all proud with his performance at the #JavelinThrow competition. The whole nation is praying for his success in Olympic finals.

Athletes like him are true role models for our youth who will boost their interest in sports. 🇵🇰
pic.twitter.com/zIPa4IsFzN

— Usman Buzdar (@UsmanAKBuzdar) August 4, 2021

ویلڈن ارشد ندیم! اولمپکس جیولن تھرو کے فائنل ایونٹ میں کولیفائی کرنے پر پوری قوم کو مبارکباد۔ آپ محنت اور ہمت سے کوشش کریں اللہ تعالی آپ کو فائنل ایونٹ میں کامیاب کرے گا۔ پوری قوم سے بھی ارشد کے لئے دعا کی اپیل ہے۔ انشاللہ پاکستان کا سبز ہلالی پرچم بلند ہوگا۔ pic.twitter.com/D7AYIuZCTX

— Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti (@RaiTaimoorB) August 4, 2021

From Mian Channu to Tokyo…Arshad Nadeem qualifies for the Javelin Throw final…Grit written all on his face…#Pakistan #ArshadNadeem #TalentPk pic.twitter.com/ycqdPQY8Oz

— Andleeb Abbas (@AndleebAbbas) August 4, 2021

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 https://t.co/FQbCnPXKFx

— Ali Khan Tareen (@aliktareen) August 4, 2021