Arshad Nadeem made history by winning Pakistan’s first-ever gold medal in track and field at the Paris Summer Olympics, defeating India’s Neeraj Chopra, the reigning world and Olympic champion. This intense rivalry between the two South Asian athletes has captivated fans, especially in their latest competition.
Many compare Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra as their rivalry grows in terms of net worth and brand endorsements. Here’s a closer look at their financial standing and the brands that back them.
Neeraj Chopra
Before the 2024 Paris Olympics, Neeraj Chopra, who won an Olympic gold medal, became part of Team Visa and the athlete representative for OMEGA, the Official Timekeeper of the Paris Olympics. His impressive list of endorsements includes:
- Tommy Hilfiger
- Britannia
- Bharat Petroleum
- Visa
- Samsung
- Optimum Nutrition
- Noise
- JSW Group
- Alt Smart
- Limca Sportz
- Under Armour
- Dynapar QPS Pain Reliever
- GoodDot
- TATA AIA Life Insurance
- CRED
- P&G
- Amstrad AC
- Country Delight
- Switzerland Tourism
- BYJU’S
- JSW Sports
- Laureus
According to media reports, Chopra’s estimated net worth is around $4.5 million, or INR 37 crore.
Arshad Nadeem
Arshad Nadeem, who came from humble beginnings in a small town, became a national hero after winning gold in javelin at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Despite challenges, including needing new weapons earlier this year, a private sports firm launched an apparel brand named Neza (javelin) in his honor, giving him over 3 million rupees.
Nadeem’s historic win brought him numerous accolades and financial rewards. Among the most significant are the Rs 10 crore awarded by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Rs 50 million announced by the Sindh government, and a ‘gold crown’ pledged by the mayor of Sukkur.
Sponsors
- Toyota
- PTCL
