Neeraj Chopra to Clash with Arshad Nadeem for the First Time After Paris Olympics

Bhubaneswar : Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra will face Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem for the first time since the Paris 2024 Olympics at the Diamond League meeting in Silesia, Poland, on August 16, 2025.

Both athletes have become icons in their countries and have elevated the profile of javelin throw in South Asia. Their rivalry captured fans’ attention after the Paris Olympics, where Nadeem won gold and Chopra took silver.According to official announcements, both Chopra and Nadeem have confirmed their participation in the Silesia meet. This event is expected to be a key highlight in the 2025 athletics calendar.