Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra , a household name after his global triumphs, has seen a significant rise in his net worth. Following his gold-medal victories at the 2023 World Championships and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Chopra's net worth has climbed to an impressive $4.5 million, approximately Rs 37 crore, according to a report by GQ India.
His success on the field has made him an ambassador for top brands like Omega and Under Armour adding to his growing fortune. First of all, I thank Allah Almighty for this huge success, with the prayers of my parents, prayers of the entire nation and especially the tireless effort of my coach Mr. Salman Iqbal Butt and the support of Dr.
Ali Sher Bajwa, I have achieved this massive milestone. Thank you..
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com/zpMvRMLGHA — Arshad Nadeem (@ArshadOlympian1) August 9, 2024 Chopra's net worth will get a boost when the central and state governments announce prize money for his victory. On the other hand, Pakistani javelin star Arshad Nadeem 's net worth was relatively modest before his historic win at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Reports estimated Nadeem’s net worth to be below Rs 1 crore (INR) prior to his gold-medal achievement.
However, his recent victory has caused substantial cash rewards pouring in from various quarters in Pakistan. ALSO SEE: Arshad Nadeem Bags Hefty Prize Money With Gold Medal At Paris Olympics; Here's How Much He'll Get Men's javelin throw final was BIG 🔥 🥇 92.97m OR Arshad Nadeem 🇵🇰 🥈 89.
45m @Neeraj_chopra1 🇮🇳 🥉 88.54m Anderson Peters 🇬🇩 #Paris2024 #Olympics pic.twitter.
com/jPrVZZ6txl — World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) August 8, 2024 Since his triumph, Nadeem has reportedly received more than PKR 150 million in cash prizes. A major chunk of this comes from the Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, who announced a reward of PKR 100 million, according to Pakistan-based news outlet Dawn. Additional rewards include PKR 50 million from the Chief Minister of Sindh.
The Sindh governor, Kamran Tessori, has pledged another PKR 1 million. ALSO SEE: Neeraj Chopra Wore A 52-Lakh Omega Timepiece At Paris Olympics? Reddit Is Playing The Guessing Game Further contributions include PKR 2 million from Punjab governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, singer Ali Zafar and cricketer Ahmad Shahzad, each committing PKR 1 million. Nadeem won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics with a record-setting 92.
97 metres throw. Trailing him was Chopra, who won the silver for his 89.45 metres throw whereas Grenada's Anderson Peters won the bronze medal.
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