Arshad Nadeem's throw of 92.97m set an Olympic record and earned him gold.
Neeraj Chopra's mother, Saroj Devi, praised Arshad Nadeem despite her son's Olympic silver.
Fans from both India and Pakistan applauded her sportsmanship.
Chopra took the silver with a season's best effort of 89.45m,
Nadeem's victory marked Pakistan's first Olympic medal in athletics.
The moment highlighted the dedication of Olympic athletes beyond national rivalries.