The much-anticipated clash between Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem is set to unfold today, August 6, at 3:30 PM during the Paris Olympics. As two of the premier javelin throwers, their head-to-head competition promises to be a highlight of the event. Here’s a look at their records and who holds the advantage in terms of the longest throw.
Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem: Throw Records
Arshad Nadeem:
- Personal Best: 90.18m (2022 Commonwealth Games)
- Other Notable Throws:
- 87.82m (2023 World Athletics Championships)
- 88.55m (2021 Islamic Solidarity Games)
- 84.62m (2020 Tokyo Olympics)
Neeraj Chopra:
- Personal Best: 89.94m (2022 Stockholm Diamond League)
- Other Notable Throws:
- 88.77m (2023 World Athletics Championships)
- 88.17m (2023 World Championships)
- 88.07m (2021 Indian Grand Prix 3)
Head-to-Head Records:
| Event | Neeraj Chopra | Arshad Nadeem |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian Games 2016, Guwahati | 1st (82.23m) | 3rd (78.33m) |
| Asian Junior Championships 2016, Ho Chi-Minh | 2nd (77.60m) | 3rd (73.40m) |
| World U20 Athletics Championships 2016, Bydgoszcz | 1st (86.48m) | 30th (67.17m) |
| Asian Athletics Championships 2017, Bhubaneshwar | 1st (85.23m) | 7th (78.00m) |
| Commonwealth Games 2018, Gold Coast | 1st (86.47m) | 8th (76.02m) |
| Asian Games 2018, Jakarta | 1st (88.06m) | 3rd (80.75m) |
| Tokyo Olympics 2020 | 1st (87.58m) | 5th (84.62m) |
| World Athletics Championships 2022, Oregon | 2nd (88.13m) | 5th (86.16m) |
| World Athletics Championships 2023, Budapest | 1st (88.17m) | 2nd (87.82m) |
Current Context:
- Neeraj Chopra has a personal best of 89.94m, set at the Stockholm Diamond League in 2022. While impressive, he has yet to surpass the 90-meter mark.
- Arshad Nadeem holds a personal best of 90.18m, achieved at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, making him a significant competitor.
As Neeraj Chopra seeks to defend his gold medal and Arshad Nadeem aims to secure his first major international medal, this clash will be crucial in determining who stands out in the men’s javelin throw at the Paris Olympics
