ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 9: For Nadeem, the path to this point has not been simple at all. He was motivated by a dream that kept him going even though he came from a country that was infatuated with cricket and had few resources for track and field competitors.
In addition to shattering the Olympic record, his second attempt’s golden throw of 92.97 meters also deposed India’s Neeraj Chopra, a close friend and gold medallist at the Tokyo Olympics.
Years of arduous training, prayer, and hard work culminated in Nadeem’s success. His father was a construction worker in Mian Channu, Punjab, and had a hard time making ends meet. His story is one of perseverance.
When Nadeem was having financial difficulties, the neighborhood even pooled money to pay for his training and travel to compete internationally in the javelin.
Nadeem shown athletic ability at an early age, succeeding in a variety of sports. Despite his early interest in cricket, coach Rasheed Ahmad Saqi saw his athletic potential and helped him reach fame. Nadeem’s triumph in Paris is a credit to both his community’s collective support and his unwavering determination.
