Neeraj Chopra had advocated for support as Arshad Nadeem struggled to acquire new javelin
Paris: In a much awaited Olympic final, Neeraj Chopra of India and Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan made history on the javelin throw podium. While Chopra secured a silver medal, the spotlight was on Nadeem, who set a new Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 meters, winning Pakistan's first-ever individual gold medal at the Olympics. India’s Neeraj Chopra, who won silver, had a throw of 89.45 meters, his season best.
However, in March 2024, just five months before this remarkable achievement, Nadeem was struggling to acquire a new javelin. He was using the same one for nearly eight years. Despite his stature in the sport, the lack of proper equipment threatened to undermine his Olympic ambitions.
Neeraj Chopra had back then stepped in and made a heartfelt plea for support, highlighting the importance of providing top athletes like Nadeem with the necessary equipment to compete at the highest level.
Chopra's appeal highlighted the mutual respect and camaraderie between the two athletes, even as they prepared to compete at the highest level.
Chopra's silver medal, though an improvement on his qualification throw, was not enough to surpass Nadeem's astonishing feat, marking the first time the Indian star lost to Nadeem in their ten encounters.
The event will be remembered not just for the fierce competition but also for the sportsmanship that both the athletes have showcased.
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Woman held for murdering her nephew over farm land dispute
Latur (PTI): A 34-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly killing her seven-year-old nephew over a land dispute with his parents in Chakur town of Latur district in Maharashtra, police said on Monday.
The boy, who is a grandson of a local temple priest, went missing on Sunday morning. After an unsuccessful search, the family approached the police around 1 PM. The body of the boy was recovered by the police near an old house along the Chakur-Ujalamb road.
During the investigation, police detained the aunt of the boy based on leads provided by a dog squad.
According to preliminary findings, the woman allegedly strangled the boy over an agricultural land dispute. She then attempted to conceal the body and destroy evidence.
"In a bid to deflect suspicion, she also staged a false disappearance of her son," police said, adding that further investigation is underway.
