#New National Record in Javelin Throw

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Olympics Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra is an Indian javelin thrower who has achieved remarkable success on both national and International stages. Born on December 24,1997, in Khandra, Panipat, Haryana, Chopra has emerged as one of India's most celebrated athletes in track and field. Chopra began his javelin throwing career at a young age and quickly distinguished himself with his exceptional talent and techniques . He has own numerous titles at the National Championship and has set several national records in the javelin throw. Chopra won gold in the javelin throw event at the 2016 South Asian Games.

He won the gold medal in the javelin throw at the World Championship held in London in 2017, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat. Neeraj Chopra secured the gold medal javelin throw at the 2018 Asian Games, continuing his dominance in the sport. Chopra achieved a historic milestone by winning the gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with a throw of 87.58 meters. This victory was India's first-ever Olympic gold medal in athletics and marked a significant achievement for Indian sports. Neeraj Chopra holds the National records in javelin throw with a personal; best of 89.94 meters, which he set in 2018.

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Neeraj Chopra’s Mother Praises Arshad Nadeem: “He’s Also Like My Child”

The Paris Olympics witnessed a historic moment as India’s Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem claimed the top two spots in the javelin throw event, finishing 1-2 in a thrilling competition. While Chopra took home the silver medal, his mother, Saroj Devi, had nothing but praise for both athletes, delivering a heartwarming message that resonated across borders.

In an interview with ANI, Saroj Devi expressed her pride in Neeraj’s achievement, saying, “Silver bhi gold lag raha hai” (Silver feels like gold). Despite her son not clinching the gold, she emphasized that she was equally proud of Arshad Nadeem’s accomplishment. “I am happy with the silver; the guy who got gold (Arshad Nadeem) is also my child. Everyone goes there after doing a lot of hard work,” she added.

Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record with a remarkable throw of 92.97 meters, surpassing the previous mark held by Norway’s Andreas Thorkildsen since 2008. Neeraj Chopra, the defending champion, secured the silver with a season-best throw of 89.45 meters, while Anderson Peters of Grenada claimed the bronze with a throw of 88.54 meters.

Neeraj’s father, Satish Chopra, also congratulated Nadeem on his victory, acknowledging that every athlete has their day. “Today, it was Arshad’s day. Twelve players were competing, and Arshad won the gold. Many congratulations to him,” he said.

Neeraj Chopra, who has been battling a groin injury, admitted that he has been struggling with his performance in recent years. Despite fouling on five of his six attempts, Chopra graciously congratulated Nadeem and praised his performance.

This victory marked Pakistan’s first-ever gold medal in track and field, adding another layer to the already intense sports rivalry between India and Pakistan. As Nadeem reflected on the competition, he noted how eagerly fans from both nations had anticipated this face-off in the javelin event. “People back home in Pakistan and even in India were eager to see us both throwing the javelin and beating each other. I’m happy to see Chopra earning silver,” Nadeem said through a translator.

The mutual respect and camaraderie displayed by the athletes and their families offer a refreshing reminder of the shared humanity that transcends national rivalries, making this Olympic moment one to remember.

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Joseph Nizich

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Joseph Nizich of Nashua, NH, affectionately known as Joe, embodies a remarkable lineage of athleticism, academic excellence, and military dedication. Joseph Nizich of Nashua, NH is part of a family with an illustrious javelin-throwing legacy, as he and both of his older brothers excelled in the sport. As a high school senior, Joseph Nizich of Nashua, NH soared to claim the coveted title of the nation's No. 1-ranked high school javelin thrower. Joseph Nizich’s unwavering dedication and skill were not limited to a single year, as he consistently ranked among the top 10 javelin throwers in the nation throughout his sophomore, junior, and senior years. During his freshman season, Joseph Nizich broke a new Air Force Freshman Class Record after throwing a 216’3” to finish second at the Jim Click Shootout. Joseph Nizich of Nashua, NH aspires to become a skilled helicopter pilot.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/joenizich

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India Ends Paris Paralympics 2024 With 29 Medals. Pakistan, China Got…

The Paris Paralympic Games 2024 concluded for India on Sunday, with Pooja Ojha the final athlete in action. Ojha failed to qualify for the women's kayak 200m final and bowed out of the competition. As a result, India's medals tally at the Paris Paralympics ended at 29 -- seven golds, nine silvers and 13 bronze, making it the most rewarded campaign for the country. Courtesy of the 29 medals, India stood at the 18th position in the points table. Pakistan, who were also competing win the event, ended the campaign joint-bottom at the 79th position, with just a solitary bronze to its name.

India did very well in the 2024 campaign, beating top nations like Switzerland, Belgium, South Korea, Turkey, Argentina, etc. to finish the Paris Para Games among the top 20 countries in the world

In comparison to India, the traditional heavyweights at the Paralympic Games -- China, Great Britain, USA, Italy, etc. did very well gain, finishing among the top 10 nations. India, having shown significant progression in Paris, would be keen to produce an even better show in the 2028 LA Para Games.

On Saturday, India earned its 29th and final medal of the Paris Paralympic Games through Navdeep Singh who clinched gold medal in men's javelin throw F41 classification.

Navdeep, who competes in the classification meant for athletes of short stature, originally ended with a silver after he upstaged world record holder Sun Pengxiang of China with a 47.32m throw.

However, that was upgraded to an unprecedented gold after Iran's Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified for repeatedly displaying an objectionable flag. Pengxiang (44.72m) finished with a silver.

Sayah had managed to nose ahead of the field with a new Paralympic record of 47.64m in his penultimate throw but lost the medal owing to his antics.

The International Paralympic Committee rules bar athletes from making any political gestures at the event and Sayah was thrown out of the final results for unsporting/improper conduct.

At the same venue, Simran, accompanied by her guide Abhay Singh, clocked an impressive personal best of 24.75sec to finish with a bronze in the women's 200m (T12) event.

The 24-year-old from Delhi, who was found to be visually impaired at the time of her premature birth, is the reigning world champion in this event. She had finished fourth in the 100m competition of the ongoing Games and Saturday's medal helped her redeem her campaign.

Track-and-field has contributed 17 medals to this tally, four of them gold. The country is placed 15th in the overall standings, led by China with a whopping 208 medals, including 90 gold.

For Navdeep, the gold makes up for the fourth-place heartbreak he endured in the Tokyo Games.

An inspector in the Income Tax Department, Navdeep has medalled five times at the national level since taking to the sport in 2017. He won a bronze in the para-world championships earlier this year.

Simran, on the other hand, won two silver medals at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou last year and secured three gold medals in the 100m, 200m, and long jump at the inaugural Khelo India Para Games last December.

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On day eight of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem made history by winning his country's first-ever Olympic gold in athletics with a record-breaking javelin throw of 92.97 meters. 🏅🇵🇰

His second attempt secured the gold after an initial failed attempt.

India's Neeraj Chopra, the defending champion, took silver with a throw of 89.45 meters.

Nadeem, the only Pakistani athlete financed by the National Sports Board, expressed satisfaction with his improved technique, setting a new benchmark for his career.

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Why Arshad Nadeem’s Olympic Gold Medal for Pakistan Is So Significant

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Why Arshad Nadeem’s Olympic Gold Medal for Pakistan Is So Significant

Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan made history at the Paris Summer Olympics on Thursday, bagging his home nation its first ever Olympic track and field win. Nadeem will bring home the first gold medal the South Asian country has seen in 40 years.  

The 27-year-old athlete, hailing from Mian Channu, in Pakistan’s Punjab province, shattered an Olympic record when he launched a throw of 92.97 m on his second attempt in the men’s javelin final. Nadeem bested the previous record of 90.57 m, registered by Andreas Thorkildsen of Norway at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. 

“Our brother has won the gold medal and I’ve lost my voice because I’ve been celebrating all night,” his brother Shahid Nadeem told CNN on Friday, as celebrations continued into the night across Pakistan. Nadeem is the third of eight siblings born to Muhammad Ashraf, a retired construction worker, and Raziah Parveen. 

“When he gets home we will celebrate him in such a way that the world will never forget! We are simple people and will celebrate with kheer (rice pudding) and whatever Allah gives us, we are happy!” Shahid said.

Nadeem arrived in Paris as a silver medalist, after he became the first ever Pakistani athlete to claim a medal at the World Athletics Champions in 2023. In Thursday’s final, he beat out defending champion Neeraj Chopra of India, 26, who secured a silver medal in the final. Chopra recorded a best of 89.45 m alongside five other fouled attempts. Grenada’s two-time world champion Anderson Peters, 26, won bronze with a 88.54 m throw. 

Despite fierce competition, Nadeem and Chopra’s friendship warmed hearts as the athletes—hailing from nations with a history of conflict since the Partition of India in 1947—defy lingering tensions. The pair were seen embracing each other after claiming their medals. According to local media, Nadeem and Chopra’s mothers have each said their son’s competitor is like their own child. 

Pakistan’s sporting excellence is often concentrated in cricket, but the nation now has 11 Olympic medals across men’s hockey, men’s wrestling, and men’s boxing. The nation sent a contingent of seven athletes to Paris this year. 

Nadeem’s win breaks Pakistan’s 32-year Olympics dry spell since the men’s hockey team claimed the nation’s last medal, winning bronze at the Barcelona games in 1992. But it has been four decades since Pakistan left the games with a gold medal. The men’s hockey team won first place in Los Angeles in 1984, and prior to that the team also won gold in 1960 and 1968.  

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Nadeem on his historic win with a post on X (formerly Twitter). “You’ve made the whole nation proud young man,” he wrote.

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Why Arshad Nadeem’s Olympic Gold Medal for Pakistan Is So Significant

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Why Arshad Nadeem’s Olympic Gold Medal for Pakistan Is So Significant

Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan made history at the Paris Summer Olympics on Thursday, bagging his home nation its first ever Olympic track and field win. Nadeem will bring home the first gold medal the South Asian country has seen in 40 years.  

The 27-year-old athlete, hailing from Mian Channu, in Pakistan’s Punjab province, shattered an Olympic record when he launched a throw of 92.97 m on his second attempt in the men’s javelin final. Nadeem bested the previous record of 90.57 m, registered by Andreas Thorkildsen of Norway at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. 

“Our brother has won the gold medal and I’ve lost my voice because I’ve been celebrating all night,” his brother Shahid Nadeem told CNN on Friday, as celebrations continued into the night across Pakistan. Nadeem is the third of eight siblings born to Muhammad Ashraf, a retired construction worker, and Raziah Parveen. 

“When he gets home we will celebrate him in such a way that the world will never forget! We are simple people and will celebrate with kheer (rice pudding) and whatever Allah gives us, we are happy!” Shahid said.

Nadeem arrived in Paris as a silver medalist, after he became the first ever Pakistani athlete to claim a medal at the World Athletics Champions in 2023. In Thursday’s final, he beat out defending champion Neeraj Chopra of India, 26, who secured a silver medal in the final. Chopra recorded a best of 89.45 m alongside five other fouled attempts. Grenada’s two-time world champion Anderson Peters, 26, won bronze with a 88.54 m throw. 

Despite fierce competition, Nadeem and Chopra’s friendship warmed hearts as the athletes—hailing from nations with a history of conflict since the Partition of India in 1947—defy lingering tensions. The pair were seen embracing each other after claiming their medals. According to local media, Nadeem and Chopra’s mothers have each said their son’s competitor is like their own child. 

Pakistan’s sporting excellence is often concentrated in cricket, but the nation now has 11 Olympic medals across men’s hockey, men’s wrestling, and men’s boxing. The nation sent a contingent of seven athletes to Paris this year. 

Nadeem’s win breaks Pakistan’s 32-year Olympics dry spell since the men’s hockey team claimed the nation’s last medal, winning bronze at the Barcelona games in 1992. But it has been four decades since Pakistan left the games with a gold medal. The men’s hockey team won first place in Los Angeles in 1984, and prior to that the team also won gold in 1960 and 1968.  

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Nadeem on his historic win with a post on X (formerly Twitter). “You’ve made the whole nation proud young man,” he wrote.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra

Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra – The gold medalist Neeraj Chopra is an Indian track-and-field athlete who has brought India’s name to the global map of Javelin. Today, he is the holder of a Diamond League title and again earned the new title of India’s Golden Boy at the Paris Olympics 2024. From the Olympics and many other championships, he collected splendid gold medals.

Currently, he is portraying himself as an Indian Athlete at the Paris Olympics 2024. With his hard work and determination, he is now qualified for the finals that will be held on 8 August 2024.

Since emerging as a gold medalist in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games he consolidated his role as the first Indian track-and-field athlete singly to win an Olympic gold and the second Indian athlete overall just after Abhinav Bindras’s double triumph in the 2008 Olympics. Chopra is now paying attention to holding his gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. 

He is truly the inspirational personality of today’s generation. So let’s give some light on Neeraj Chopra’s life journey. 

What are Neeraj Chopra’s life and times?

Neeraj Chopra was born on 24 December 1997 in Khandra, Haryana, India and his forename is Subedar Major Neeraj Chopra. As described above, he is an Indian track and field athlete who is reigning the Olympic champion and World championship in Men’s javelin throw.

His birth took place in the Ror family. Serving in Panipat Haryana, he was born to Satish Kumar who is a farmer, and his mother, Saroj Devi who is a homemaker. Chopra has two siblings and he is the eldest sibling in the family, with two minor siblings.

He completed his schooling in his town and graduated from Chandigarh and as of 2021, he was pursuing a Bachelor of Arts from Punjab. 

Chopra’s family was concerned about his weight when he was a teenager and urged him to start going to the gym in Panipat daily. Chopra would sit at the adjacent Shivaji Stadium to watch boys of his age practice javelin throwing after a session.

Despite the lack of knowledge about javelin in their village, Chopra’s family supported him when they heard about his enthusiasm for the sport. He trained at Shivaji Stadium for a year before moving to the Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex in Panchkula, Haryana, where Naseem Ahmad coached him.

This success in the Olympics was topped off by a sporting career that had started at the age of 13 years. Now he has become the defending champion. At the age of 19, he was also serving as a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) in the Indian Army. 

How did Neeraj Chopra’s athletic career begin?

After his parents sent him for training. Subsequently, he began receiving training, and in 2010, he decided to pursue his passion for javelin throwing and applied for admission to the Sports Authority of India facility.

Fortunately, Neeraj caught the attention of renowned javelin thrower Jaiveer Choudhary, who chose to instruct him. He then proceeded to Jalandhar to train with other superior javelin throwers. Neeraj pleaded with his father to let him live in Panipat after getting his first medal in a district tournament.

He emerged into the public at the age of fifteen in 2010, he was the nation’s under-16 champion in javelin and in the following years, he received many accolades in the national category.

What are the achievements in his International career?

He secured his first international medal (silver medal) at the Youth Olympic Games qualification competition in Bangkok in 2014.

In 2016, he won a gold medal at the South Asian Games during the athletics final in Guwahati, he also secured gold medals in the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland, and hold the position of the first Indian athlete to achieve a world record by setting the record 86.43 m.

His journey was unstoppable besides these medals and achievements. In 2018, Chopra came into triumph during the year 2018 where he won a gold medal during the Commonwealth Games at Gold Coast, Queensland in Australia, and the Asian Games held in Jakarta.

In the finals of the Tokyo Olympics, Chopra also became the holder of one gold medal making him India’s first gold medalist in track and field. 

Therefore, by the end of 2022, Chopra set the highest, national record in the esteem by achieving an 89.94-meter throw. Though the injuries occurred in 2023, he was able to clinch the later World Athletics Championships and the Asian Games.

In 2024, he secured victories at various events, including the Federation Cup and Paavo Nurmi Games. He is tied up for the showdown of the Paris 2024 Olympics and is a proud holder of the gold medal. Already he has become an inspirational story for many other individuals.

He is competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics and representing India at the global level of Games. If he secured the gold medal at the Paris Olympics, Chopra would be marked in the history of the Olympics. 

What are his awards and recognition?

For his commendable and unforgettable contributions to sports, Neeraj Chopra has been awarded many awards. The notable awards are the Padma Shri Award, the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, and the Vishisht Seva Medal by the Indian Army.

He is the achiever of many medals, titles, and gold medals. That truly makes him the super sports star in today’s generation.

Read More:-  USA’s Role In Paris Olympics 2024

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India's Top 10 Medal Hopefuls for Paris Olympics 2024 

As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, India's athletes are gearing up for what could be the nation's most successful Olympic campaign yet. Building on the momentum from Tokyo 2020, where India secured its highest-ever medal tally, expectations are high for an even stronger showing in Paris. This is the latest Indian sports news.  

Here are ten of India's strongest medal contenders: 

Neeraj Chopra (Javelin Throw): The reigning Olympic champion remains India's brightest hope. After his historic gold in Tokyo and recent World Championship victory, Chopra is favored to defend his title. 

Mirabai Chanu (Weightlifting): The silver medalist from Tokyo has consistently improved her performance. Chanu's recent world record lift puts her in prime position for gold in the 49kg category. 

PV Sindhu (Badminton): With Olympic silver and bronze already under her belt, the former world champion is determined to complete her medal set with gold in Paris. 

Lovlina Borgohain (Boxing): The Tokyo bronze medalist has shown remarkable form, clinching gold at the 2022 World Championships. She's expected to be a strong contender in the welterweight division. 

Men's Hockey Team: After breaking a 41-year Olympic medal drought with bronze in Tokyo, the resurgent Indian team aims for the podium once again, potentially even challenging for gold. 

Bajrang Punia (Wrestling): The Tokyo bronze medalist has overcome injury setbacks and looks to improve on his performance in the 65kg freestyle category. 

Avinash Sable (3000m Steeplechase): After breaking the Asian record and finishing an impressive fifth at the 2022 World Championships, Sable is poised for a potential breakthrough. 

Nikhat Zareen (Boxing): The 2022 World Champion in the 52kg category has been in stellar form and could be India's dark horse for a medal. 

Sharath Kamal (Table Tennis): The veteran paddler, who won gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, aims to cap his illustrious career with an Olympic medal. 

Mixed Team Archery: With rising stars like Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das, India's mixed team archery squad has shown promise on the world stage and could surprise in Paris. 

While these athletes lead India's medal hopes, emerging talents in athletics, shooting, and wrestling could also make their mark. The Indian Olympic Association has set an ambitious target of doubling the Tokyo medal count, reflecting the nation's growing sporting prowess and investment in athlete development. 

As the Games draw nearer, all eyes will be on these Indian stars as they aim to etch their names in Olympic history and inspire a new generation of athletes across the country. 

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The Olympics 2024 is just around the corner, and sports enthusiasts worldwide are gearing up to witness the finest athletes compete for glory. In this blog, we highlight the top athlete set to dazzle us at the Paris Olympics, optimizing it for SEO and Tumblr.

Introduction

The anticipation for the Olympics 2024 is palpable. With numerous athletes preparing to showcase their talents, one name stands out. This blog delves into the remarkable journey and achievements of the top athlete, ensuring an SEO-optimized and engaging read for Tumblr audiences.

Meet the Star: Neeraj Chopra

Year of Birth: 1997 Sport: Javelin Throw Country: India

Achievements and Highlights

World Championships: Gold Medalist at the 2022 World Athletics Championships

Olympic Medals: Gold Medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Record-Breaking Performances: National record holder in Javelin Throw

Why Neeraj Chopra is the One to Watch in Olympics 2024

Unmatched Skills: Neeraj Chopra has consistently demonstrated exceptional prowess in Javelin Throw, breaking numerous records and setting new benchmarks.

Inspirational Journey: Overcoming various challenges, Neeraj Chopra has shown resilience and determination, making him a true inspiration.

Unwavering Dedication: With a rigorous training regimen and an unyielding spirit, Neeraj Chopra is fully prepared to excel at the Olympics 2024.

For more details on the top Olympic athletes, visit our comprehensive blog: Top Olympic Athletes

Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth coverage of the Olympics 2024. Let’s cheer for our favourite athletes and celebrate the spirit of sportsmanship!

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OLYMPIAN LEGACY PARIS

For more than two centuries, the Olympic torch has led us. The torch of the Modern Games has burned brightly. Olympians have come from across the world, carrying their flags and dreams. They believed in themselves and their teams.

Now they will come to Paris in ‘24. The City of Light will be expecting them. The athletes have trained long and hard. They have been chosen from the many. They will compete in new and ancient sports.

France has reason to be proud. She was home to the founder of the Modern Games. Baron Pierre de Coubertin had a clear vision. He believed that the ancient games could be again. He brought the arts to athletics, and the Games were reborn.

The Olympians of the Modern Games respect and honor the heritage of competition. When they raise a javelin, they know it belongs to the ancient art of throwing. They respect the javelin, once a weapon of war, now a sport fostering camaraderie, skill, appreciation of human strength and precision.

They stand silently as the teams for Pentathlon enter the stadium. The athletes who will run, leap high, throw the discus and Wrestle, trace their competition back almost 3,000 years. There is a special reverence for the memory of the equestrians and their horse and chariot races in the Hippodrome.

The Games of yesteryear drive emotion, the medalists and Olympic Champions are remembered by their nations and us all. Now there is a new generation, excited and fearful at the prospect. Can we meet expectations? Can we meet the challenges? Our families have made great sacrifices. Our schools, our coaches, our towns and villages. Our pictures are on their doors and in their hearts. They expect so much. We are told that we have achieved a great deal. We are told that to participate is the high mountain. But we dream of a medal. We dream of being an Olympic Champion.

It is hard to sleep and not to dream. It is even harder not to stare at our competitors. We rarely speak their language, but we know we share each other’s thoughts. They look strong and confident and we breathe deeply.

Our coaches have been here before. They have brought teams to the Games. They have toured the venues in Paris. They have their own challenges and hopes. They share their confidence and strength.

At the start, we watch others compete. We see judges and umpires of little patience. We watch television cameras racing to keep up.

We see observers and important visitors. Our turn will come soon and we’ll be ready.

Now we tour Paris with so many others. We learn about the ancient Games. We hear of Zeus and the early wonders. Paris is beautiful and has hosted the most Modern Games. The athletes’ arrival will be on the river Seine.

The blessings will flow from Notre Dame’s renewal. The people of France will welcome us. The vivid colors of our uniforms will dazzle. The bistros and cafes will be hospitable. The memories will be recorded in our pictures.

But from all of our memorable visits, there is a lesson. No matter the Games’ outcome and our individual score, we will always remain Olympians.

For us the lesson is our responsibility. And the responsibility is to influence. Our Influence is the power to affect others. As gifted athletes, we serve a unique purpose.

As we look at the young, we realize that their purpose can be different, but as essential. They will be healers, artists, builders, teachers, farmers, writers, parents and more. And what they do to create their success will be as hard and require the same dedication as Olympians.

Someday as they look into the faces of their own children, they might well remember having met an Olympian who shared a story of striving for success.

For the rest of our lives, no matter what else we may do, we will be recognized as Olympians first. Our example of losing, falling, being injured and rising in recovery to try again, is a precious inspiration for us all.

We beg to stay the course, contribute our strength, share our dedication and influence our world. de Coubertin understood and adopted our motto 100 years ago. Now for Paris, Olympic leaders embrace unity and solidarity.

Plus vite, Plus haut, Plus fort – Ensemble Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together

By John Francis Krimsky — A tribute written to honor centuries of Olympians and to seek support for Youth Sports and the future. John Krimsky Jr. is the former Deputy Secretary-General of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), and co-founder and First President of the Olympic Properties of the United States (OPUS).

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OLYMPIAN LEGACY PARIS - John Krimsky

For more than two centuries, the Olympic torch has led us. The torch of the Modern Games has burned brightly. Olympians have come from across the world, carrying their flags and dreams. They believed in themselves and their teams.

Now they will come to Paris in ‘24. The City of Light will be expecting them. The athletes have trained long and hard. They have been chosen from the many. They will compete in new and ancient sports.

France has reason to be proud. She was home to the founder of the Modern Games. Baron Pierre de Coubertin had a clear vision. He believed that the ancient games could be again. He brought the arts to athletics, and the Games were reborn.

The Olympians of the Modern Games respect and honor the heritage of competition. When they raise a javelin, they know it belongs to the ancient art of throwing. They respect the javelin, once a weapon of war, now a sport fostering camaraderie, skill, appreciation of human strength and precision.

They stand silently as the teams for Pentathlon enter the stadium. The athletes who will run, leap high, throw the discus and Wrestle, trace their competition back almost 3,000 years. There is a special reverence for the memory of the equestrians and their horse and chariot races in the Hippodrome.

The Games of yesteryear drive emotion, the medalists and Olympic Champions are remembered by their nations and us all. Now there is a new generation, excited and fearful at the prospect. Can we meet expectations? Can we meet the challenges? Our families have made great sacrifices. Our schools, our coaches, our towns and villages. Our pictures are on their doors and in their hearts. They expect so much. We are told that we have achieved a great deal. We are told that to participate is the high mountain. But we dream of a medal. We dream of being an Olympic Champion.

It is hard to sleep and not to dream. It is even harder not to stare at our competitors. We rarely speak their language, but we know we share each other’s thoughts. They look strong and confident and we breathe deeply.

Our coaches have been here before. They have brought teams to the Games. They have toured the venues in Paris. They have their own challenges and hopes. They share their confidence and strength.

At the start, we watch others compete. We see judges and umpires of little patience. We watch television cameras racing to keep up.

We see observers and important visitors. Our turn will come soon and we’ll be ready.

Now we tour Paris with so many others. We learn about the ancient Games. We hear of Zeus and the early wonders. Paris is beautiful and has hosted the most Modern Games. The athletes’ arrival will be on the river Seine.

The blessings will flow from Notre Dame’s renewal. The people of France will welcome us. The vivid colors of our uniforms will dazzle. The bistros and cafes will be hospitable. The memories will be recorded in our pictures.

But from all of our memorable visits, there is a lesson. No matter the Games’ outcome and our individual score, we will always remain Olympians. For us the lesson is our responsibility. And the responsibility is to influence. Our Influence is the power to affect others. As gifted athletes, we serve a unique purpose.

As we look at the young, we realize that their purpose can be different, but as essential. They will be healers, artists, builders, teachers, farmers, writers, parents and more. And what they do to create their success will be as hard and require the same dedication as Olympians.

Someday as they look into the faces of their own children, they might well remember having met an Olympian who shared a story of striving for success.

For the rest of our lives, no matter what else we may do, we will be recognized as Olympians first. Our example of losing, falling, being injured and rising in recovery to try again, is a precious inspiration for us all.

We beg to stay the course, contribute our strength, share our dedication and influence our world. de Coubertin understood and adopted our motto 100 years ago. Now for Paris, Olympic leaders embrace unity and solidarity.

Plus vite, Plus haut, Plus fort – Ensemble Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together

By John Francis Krimsky — A tribute written to honor centuries of Olympians and to seek support for Youth Sports and the future. John Krimsky Jr. is the former Deputy Secretary-General of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), and co-founder and former President of the Olympic Properties of the United States (OPUS).

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OLYMPIAN LEGACY PARIS

For more than two centuries, the Olympic torch has led us. The torch of the Modern Games has burned brightly. Olympians have come from across the world, carrying their flags and dreams. They believed in themselves and their teams.

Now they will come to Paris in ‘24. The City of Light will be expecting them. The athletes have trained long and hard. They have been chosen from the many. They will compete in new and ancient sports.

France has reason to be proud. She was home to the founder of the Modern Games. Baron Pierre de Coubertin had a clear vision. He believed that the ancient games could be again. He brought the arts to athletics, and the Games were reborn.

The Olympians of the Modern Games respect and honor the heritage of competition.  When they raise a javelin, they know it belongs to the ancient art of throwing. They respect the javelin, once a weapon of war, now a sport fostering camaraderie, skill, appreciation of human strength and precision.

They stand silently as the teams for Pentathlon enter the stadium. The athletes who will run, leap high, throw the discus and Wrestle, trace their competition back almost 3,000 years. There is a special reverence for the memory of the equestrians and their horse and chariot races in the Hippodrome.

The Games of yesteryear drive emotion, the medalists and Olympic Champions are remembered by their nations and us all. Now there is a new generation, excited and fearful at the prospect. Can we meet expectations? Can we meet the challenges? Our families have made great sacrifices. Our schools, our coaches, our towns and villages. Our pictures are on their doors and in their hearts. They expect so much. We are told that we have achieved a great deal. We are told that to participate is the high mountain. But we dream of a medal. We dream of being an Olympic Champion.

It is hard to sleep and not to dream. It is even harder not to stare at our competitors. We rarely speak their language, but we know we share each other’s thoughts. They look strong and confident and we breathe deeply.

Our coaches have been here before. They have brought teams to the Games. They have toured the venues in Paris. They have their own challenges and hopes. They share their confidence and strength.

At the start, we watch others compete. We see judges and umpires of little patience. We watch television cameras racing to keep up.

We see observers and important visitors. Our turn will come soon and we’ll be ready.

Now we tour Paris with so many others. We learn about the ancient Games. We hear of Zeus and the early wonders. Paris is beautiful and has hosted the most Modern Games. The athletes’ arrival will be on the river Seine.

The blessings will flow from Notre Dame’s renewal. The people of France will welcome us. The vivid colors of our uniforms will dazzle. The bistros and cafes will be hospitable. The memories will be recorded in our pictures.

But from all of our memorable visits, there is a lesson. No matter the Games’ outcome and our individual score, we will always remain Olympians. For us the lesson is our responsibility. And the responsibility is to influence. Our Influence is the power to affect others. As gifted athletes, we serve a unique purpose.

As we look at the young, we realize that their purpose can be different, but as essential. They will be healers, artists, builders, teachers, farmers, writers, parents and more. And what they do to create their success will be as hard and require the same dedication as Olympians.

Someday as they look into the faces of their own children, they might well remember having met an Olympian who shared a story of striving for success.

For the rest of our lives, no matter what else we may do, we will be recognized as Olympians first. Our example of losing, falling, being injured and rising in recovery to try again, is a precious inspiration for us all.

We beg to stay the course, contribute our strength, share our dedication and influence our world. de Coubertin understood and adopted our motto 100 years ago. Now for Paris, Olympic leaders embrace unity and solidarity.

Plus vite, Plus haut, Plus fort – Ensemble Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together

John Francis Krimsky 2023 Written to honor centuries of Olympians and to seek support for Youth Sports and the future.

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Asian Para Games: Sumit Antil wins gold, sets new records in javelin throw | Asian Games 2023 News

NEW DELHI: Indian para-athletes Sumit Antil and Pushpendra Singh made their nation proud by achieving gold and bronze medals in the men’s Javelin Throw-F64 final on Day 3 of the 4th Asian Para Games. Sumit Antil’s outstanding performance earned him the gold medal while setting new records in the event. He broke the Asian Para Games record, the World record, and the Asian record with a phenomenal…

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Why Arshad Nadeem’s Olympic Gold Medal for Pakistan Is So Significant

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Why Arshad Nadeem’s Olympic Gold Medal for Pakistan Is So Significant

Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan made history at the Paris Summer Olympics on Thursday, bagging his home nation its first ever Olympic track and field win. Nadeem will bring home the first gold medal the South Asian country has seen in 40 years.  

The 27-year-old athlete, hailing from Mian Channu, in Pakistan’s Punjab province, shattered an Olympic record when he launched a throw of 92.97 m on his second attempt in the men’s javelin final. Nadeem bested the previous record of 90.57 m, registered by Andreas Thorkildsen of Norway at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. 

“Our brother has won the gold medal and I’ve lost my voice because I’ve been celebrating all night,” his brother Shahid Nadeem told CNN on Friday, as celebrations continued into the night across Pakistan. Nadeem is the third of eight siblings born to Muhammad Ashraf, a retired construction worker, and Raziah Parveen. 

“When he gets home we will celebrate him in such a way that the world will never forget! We are simple people and will celebrate with kheer (rice pudding) and whatever Allah gives us, we are happy!” Shahid said.

Nadeem arrived in Paris as a silver medalist, after he became the first ever Pakistani athlete to claim a medal at the World Athletics Champions in 2023. In Thursday’s final, he beat out defending champion Neeraj Chopra of India, 26, who secured a silver medal in the final. Chopra recorded a best of 89.45 m alongside five other fouled attempts. Grenada’s two-time world champion Anderson Peters, 26, won bronze with a 88.54 m throw. 

Despite fierce competition, Nadeem and Chopra’s friendship warmed hearts as the athletes—hailing from nations with a history of conflict since the Partition of India in 1947—defy lingering tensions. The pair were seen embracing each other after claiming their medals. According to local media, Nadeem and Chopra’s mothers have each said their son’s competitor is like their own child. 

Pakistan’s sporting excellence is often concentrated in cricket, but the nation now has 11 Olympic medals across men’s hockey, men’s wrestling, and men’s boxing. The nation sent a contingent of seven athletes to Paris this year. 

Nadeem’s win breaks Pakistan’s 32-year Olympics dry spell since the men’s hockey team claimed the nation’s last medal, winning bronze at the Barcelona games in 1992. But it has been four decades since Pakistan left the games with a gold medal. The men’s hockey team won first place in Los Angeles in 1984, and prior to that the team also won gold in 1960 and 1968.  

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Nadeem on his historic win with a post on X (formerly Twitter). “You’ve made the whole nation proud young man,” he wrote.

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Vibrant Closing Ceremony Marks the End of Memorable Hangzhou Asian Games 2023

India’s Remarkable Performance at Asian Games in Hangzhou

The 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou came to an end with a memorable closing ceremony that praised the participants’ outstanding accomplishments and highlighted Chinese culture.

Indian competitors made a standout performance in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, that was marked by quality and tenacity. India, who had a delegation of 655 athletes, accomplished an incredible accomplishment by breaking their previous record of 70 medals established in Jakarta in 2018 and winning a total of 107 medals.

28 gold, 38 silver, and 41 bronze medals made up India’s impressive medal haul, which was an increase above the 70 medals earned by a squad of 570 athletes four years earlier. Only four countries managed to surpass the 100-medal threshold in Hangzhou, making India’s contribution to the total medal count all the more noteworthy.

The Indian shooters stood out among the competitors, winning 22 medals in all, including seven golds. Neeraj Chopra successfully defended his javelin throw championship, giving athletics its opportunity to shine. Track and field competitions gave India a total of six gold, fourteen silver and nine bronze medals.

India’s success in archery was further enhanced when the compound team won all five gold medals available in their division. The gold rush was maintained by the cricket and kabaddi teams, who each took home two gold medals. Along with winning gold, the men’s hockey team also qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

India Secures Olympic Quotas and Historic Gold Wins

Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy’s triumph in badminton signified India’s first men’s doubles gold medal at the Games. Squash, tennis, and equestrian victories added to India’s total gold medal count. The cricket teams for men and women both won gold.

The significance of Hangzhou, though, went beyond the number of medals. The competition offered 74 slots in several sports as a lead-up to the Paris 2024 Olympics. Six of these quotas were won by India, with boxing taking the top spot.

The tickets to Paris were acquired by athletes including Nikhat Zareen, Preeti Pawar, Parveen Hooda, and Lovlina Borgohain. India had a significant presence in the French city thanks to men’s hockey and athletics, assuring that the country would be well-represented at the next Olympic Games.

A Vibrant Closing Ceremony

The 80,000-person-seat ‘Big Lotus’ Stadium served as the venue for the event, which attracted viewers with a 75-minute show of lights, music, and lasers. The conclusion of more than two weeks of gruelling sports action was marked by the athletes from the 45 participating nations bidding farewell.

The goal of the closing ceremony’s “Culture and Sports” merger of sports and culture was to achieve harmony. In front of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and other officials, acting head of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), Randhir Singh, formally proclaimed the 19th Asian Games to be over.

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In accordance with the principles of the Olympic Council of Asia, Singh declared the 19th Hangzhou Asian Games ended and invited the youth of Asia to come together to celebrate the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, in three years.

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