In the Paris Olympics 2024, javelin throw event, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem clinched the gold medal by pushing down India's reigning gold medalist Neeraj Chopra. Nadeem sent the spear to 92.97m in a jaw-dropping performance to break the previous Olympic record of 90.57m and clinched a gold medal. On the other hand, the Indian star managed to register 89.45m in his second attempt following which he clinched a silver medal.

Despite being from nations which share a huge sporting history, both mothers shared similar emotions towards their son's opposition.