Arshad Nadeem, born in Khanewal village of Punjab, Pakistan, is the man who won a gold medal for his country, while Neeraj Chopra won silver for India. Arshad’s father earned only 400-500 rupees a day, but he recognized his son’s potential in sports and wanted to give him a better life. Initially, Arshad played cricket, but his coach noticed his talent in javelin throw and encouraged him to pursue it. In 2015, Arshad began training in javelin throw, despite lacking proper facilities and funds. His village supported him by raising money for his training and tournaments. Even just months before the Olympics, Arshad didn’t have a proper javelin to practice with, and he also underwent knee surgery earlier this year. Despite these challenges, he made a record-breaking 92-meter throw at the Olympics, earning Pakistan its first gold medal in 32 years.