"arshad-nadeem"

"Given everything that has unfolded over the past 48 hours regarding the invitation extended to Pakistan’s Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem for the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru on May 24, his participation is now completely ruled out. For me, my country and its interests will always take top priority," 27-year-old Neeraj Chopra said in a statement.

According to an agency report, Nadeem expressed his unavailability for the prestigious event, a brain child of India's greatest athlete Neeraj Chopra, since he was scheduled to leave on May 22 for the Asian championship in Korea scheduled around the same time.

Chopra, who entered the final as the favorite after a strong 89.34m throw in the qualifying round, achieved an impressive 89.45m in the final—his second-best effort ever—surpassing the 87.58m that earned him gold in Tokyo.

Gets a befitting welcome as thousands of fans cheered and jostled to get a glimpse of the athelete, who won the javelin throw gold

Modi asked him not to dwell on missing the gold medal and said very few athletes have the distinction of winning two Olympic medals.

Says it was the love of the family, locals and his fans that turned into Neeraj's greatest victory in two consecutive Olympics

Nadeem bested Chopra for the first time in their 11 face-offs to claim the Olympic gold medal with a sensational Games record of 92.97m

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem breaks the Olympic Record in the men's javelin throw final with a monster heave of 92.97 metres

Pakistan's ace javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem on Tuesday pulled out of the final of the men's javelin throw event in the Asian Games due to an injury.