Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has expressed his admiration for the growing rivalry between Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem and former Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra.
Raja emphasised the importance of such competitions in uniting hearts across borders and elevating the stature of athletics in both nations.
Nadeem claimed the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw with an Olympic record throw of 92.97m while Chopra settled with a silver medal after registering the best throw of 89.45m.
“Both are great champions. And this rivalry, I want it to continue because this is a different rivalry. Let’s develop another rivalry,” Raja said highlighting the significance of the competition between Nadeem and Chopra.
Raja praised Nadeem’s journey from a small village in Mian Channu to the world stage, noting the resilience and determination that brought him success. “This is a great story of how he started from a small village in Mian Channu and reached here all alone without any help. This is a big victory for him,” he said, lauding Nadeem’s maturity and composure under pressure.
