Pakistan, Sept. 11 -- Soured rivalry: India and Pakistan javelin showdown
Published on: September 11, 2025 3:39 PM
4638460-185535554
India's Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem will clash for the men's javelin gold at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships next week, reigniting a tense sporting rivalry. Once seen as "brothers" on the field, their relationship has soured since a deadly four-day military conflict between the two nations in May. Both athletes, Olympic champions in different years, now face growing national pressure while maintaining professional courtesy. The highly anticipated match-up promises not just world-class sport but deep emotional stakes for millions of fans.
Previously, Chopra and Nadeem often praised ea...