Prior to the 2024 Paris Olympics, Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem had significantly different net worth:
- Neeraj Chopra: His net worth was around Rs 37 crore (approximately $4.5 million), not Rs 25 crore as mentioned in some reports. This includes earnings from endorsements with top brands like Omega and Under Armour, as well as his role as a Junior Commissioned Officer in the Indian Army
- Arshad Nadeem: His net worth was reportedly around Rs 80 lakh (approximately 8 million PKR) before winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics.
Current Net Worth
After the 2024 Paris Olympics, their net worth has changed as follows:
- Neeraj Chopra: His net worth remains around Rs 37 crore, with no significant new additions reported post-Olympics.
- Arshad Nadeem: Following his gold medal win, Arshad Nadeem’s net worth has seen a substantial increase. He received various cash prizes and rewards, including:
- PKR 100 million from the Chief Minister of Punjab.
- PKR 50 million from the Chief Minister of Sindh.
- PKR 2 million from the Punjab Governor.
- PKR 1 million each from the Sindh Governor, Pakistani singer Ali Zafar, and cricketer Ahmad Shahzad.
- These rewards total around PKR 153 million, which is significantly higher than his pre-Olympics net worth. This amount is approximately Rs 15.3 crore when converted to Indian rupees, making his current net worth substantially higher than before.