'Dope test on Arshad Nadeem' demand grows after Pakistani bags gold at Paris Olympics with record 92.97m throw
By Sunita Iyer | First Published Aug 9, 2024, 1:56 AM ISTThe men’s javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics 2024 saw an electrifying finale on Thursday, as Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem shattered records with a throw of 92.97 meters, clinching gold.
The men’s javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics 2024 saw an electrifying finale on Thursday, as Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem shattered records with a throw of 92.97 meters, clinching gold. The performance, the sixth longest in Olympic history, has sparked a wave of controversy and demands for a dope test on the Pakistani athlete among several Indian netizens.
ARSHAD NADEEM 🇵🇰 SETS A NEW OLYMPIC RECORD IN THE MEN'S JAVELIN! 😱 pic.twitter.com/gnbAOKXQK5
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics)ARSHAD NADEEM REWRITES OLYMPIC HISTORY WITH 9️⃣2️⃣.9️⃣7️⃣
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Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, the defending Olympic champion, finished with a silver medal. Despite his best efforts, including a second-round throw of 89.45 meters, Chopra could not match Nadeem’s record-breaking performance. Chopra had previously won gold in Tokyo with a throw of 87.58 meters.
🥈it is for Neeraj✔️ Adds another🎖️to his collection! gets Silver at the with a best throw of 89.45m.
He becomes the second Indian after Norman Pritchard (1900) to win two medals in track & field.
The GOAT gave it his all to… pic.twitter.com/Ak6NqjdvW4
Neeraj Chopra gives it his all to make a 89.45 throw in the Javelin final at ! 🇮🇳🎯
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Nadeem’s jaw-dropping throw came in his second attempt, a stunning display of skill that not only secured him the gold but also set a new Games record. His throw eclipsed the previous Olympic record of 90.57 meters, set by Norway’s Andreas Thorkildsen in the 2008 Beijing Games. Nadeem further solidified his victory with a final throw of 91.79 meters.
The victory by Nadeem has led to a significant reaction from Indian fans on social media platforms. Many are questioning the legitimacy of Nadeem's performance, leading to calls for a dope test to ensure fair play. The demand for a doping investigation highlights the intense rivalry and scrutiny in the field of javelin throw.
"Officials should conduct a dope test on Arshad Nadeem; I don't trust that he can set a world record," said one Indian on X.
Another suspicious netizen said, "Dope Test of Arshad Nadeem is necessary. He clearly used some performance enhancing drug. 92.97m is not possible. Olympics committee should look into it immediately."
"Congratulations to Neeraj. Each Indian as proud of your achievements. Arshad Nadeem will not be able to pass dope test as he did something twice throws of 91+ mts which was never done by anyone in the world. I genuinely request Olympics committee to conduct dope test immediately," said a third user.
Here's a look at some of the reactions that flooded X following Arshad Nadeem's new Olympics record:
Arshad Nadeem is high on drugs.
I demand his drug test right away.
There is no way Arshad Nadeem isn't on drugs
— #SouthgateIn 🏴 (@dangerklll)DOPE TEST pic.twitter.com/aBx7Ha2N7D
— Ayan khan (@ayanprep22)That throw from Arshad Nadeem was outstanding! Undoubtedly a dope test is really needed for Arshad Nadeem. please conduct a dope test of Arshad Nadeem.
Neeraj Chopra threw his best of the year but it was three metres short of Nadeem. Big venue, big game! Neeraj gave…
Officials should conduct a dope test on Arshad Nadeem; I don't trust that he can set a world record.
— Kuch Bhi!!!! (@KirkutExpert99)Arshad Nadeem will face a dope test after this event and he will certainly failed in that. That man definitely took some illegal steroids. is going to win GOLD for the fair play, pure heart and being consistent 💪🏻🇮🇳🥇
— Bruce Wayne (@_Bruce__007)I doubt Arshad Nadeem will pass the dope test. pic.twitter.com/oQN2v5Fsbp
— Yanika_Lit (@LogicLitLatte)I doubt Arshad Nadeem will pass the dope test.
— BALA (@erbmjha)Dope Test of Arshad Nadeem is necessary..he clearly used some performance enhancing drug..92.97 is not possible.. committee should look into it Immediately
— Lord Bhivan (@Bhivansam)
As I said earlier, Arshad Nadeem has got Javelin with a mini rocket inside it or he is on drugs. What else explains that outrageous throw from him ?
Do a dope test on or check his Javelin for mini rockets 🤣🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/hW5K8sb7cX
Arshad Nadeem ka dope test karwao yaar. That 92.97m doesn't look normal.
— EngiNerd. (@mainbhiengineer)No one can cross 92 meters twice in a row without taking drugs. Their dope test should be done strictly because their nature is based on deceit. pic.twitter.com/WDQdNA2fyh
— Uday Yadav (@Uday_Yadavji)Congratulations to Neeraj. Each Indian as proud of your achievements.
Arshad Nadeem will not be able to pass dope test as he did something twice throws of 91+ mts which was never done by anyone in the world. I genuinely request Olympics committee to conduct dope test immeduately
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