Watch: Neeraj Chopra calls Arshad Nadeem to pose with the Indian tricolour, Pakistani athlete does THIS

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In a heartwarming moment, India's ‘Golden Boy’ Neeraj Chopra called his archrival Arshad Nadeem to pose for the camera. The Pakistani athlete, who had just been beaten by Chopra for the gold medal, graciously joined him for the photograph. Neeraj, who secured the gold medal at the World Athletics Championships hosted in Budapest, was seen proudly holding the Indian tricolour.

Nadeem, who clinched the silver medal at the championship taking place in Hungary, shared a cheerful pose alongside his Indian counterpart. Nadeem was hailed for his achievement at the world championship with “NO WORLD CLASS SUPPORT". “Limited facilities and limited infrastructure, yet Arshad Nadeem claims Silver medal at the World Championships.

What a man! Ma Shaa Allah," wrote one social media user. “Supporting our star, Arshad Nadeem, from Multan We are proud of your efforts, as you become the first-ever medallist for Pakistan at the World Athletics Championship," posted the Pakistan Cricket Board. At the same time, some social media users questioned why he did not have the Pakistani flag with him while posing for the camera.

“Was there is no one to give Pak flag to Arshad Nadeem who won the silver medal for Pakistan, India's Neeraj Chopra was also surprised," wrote one user. Meanwhile, Nadeem spoke about his performance at the tournament. “What a day! Tiring yet rewarding.

Like to thank Allah for this giving me the ability to go this far. This was the first time in the history of Pakistan that any Pakistani athlete won a medal at the World athletics championships," he posted from an unverified X (now Twitter) account. During the early hours of August 28, Neeraj Chopra etched his name in the annals of sporting achievement.