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Pakistan’s top javelin thrower and Olympic champion, Arshad Nadeem, won a gold medal at the Asian Athletics Championship held in Gumi, South Korea. Competing in the men’s javelin final, Nadeem threw an impressive 86.40 meters, securing the top spot and making his country proud once again.
Nadeem came close to breaking the championship record of 86.72 meters, but his best throw of the day was still enough to comfortably take first place. India’s Sachin Yadav earned the silver medal with a throw of 85.16 meters, while Japan’s Yuta Sakiyama took home the bronze with 83.75 meters. Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, who had an early lead, finished in fourth place with a throw of 83.27 meters.
Pakistan had another athlete in the competition, Yasir Sultan, who finished eighth with a throw of 75.39 meters.
This was Arshad Nadeem’s first international event since his historic performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He started the final round in South Korea with two modest throws of 75.64 meters and 76.80 meters. But on his third attempt, he made a big comeback with a powerful 85.57-meter throw, which pushed him to the top of the leaderboard. He continued to impress with throws of 83.99 meters and 83.44 meters before ending with his best throw of 86.40 meters.
As Nadeem delivered his throws, the stadium came alive with chants of “Dil Dil Pakistan,” showing the crowd’s strong support for the athlete.
Arshad Nadeem first gained global attention during the 2024 Paris Olympics when he made a historic javelin throw of over 90 meters. That throw was one of the longest ever recorded in the sport and placed him among the top throwers in history. His Olympic achievement brought him fame and love from people all over Pakistan.
In recognition of his outstanding performance, Nadeem was awarded the prestigious Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, a national honor. He also received a hero’s welcome when he returned home from the Olympics. Both the federal and provincial governments, along with several private organizations, announced cash rewards to honor his achievement.
However, despite the praise and celebrations, Nadeem later shared in an interview that many of the promised rewards, especially from private companies, have yet to be delivered. While some government-related awards have reached him, others remain pending.
Arshad Nadeem’s recent win in South Korea adds another gold medal to his growing list of accomplishments. His journey continues to inspire young athletes in Pakistan and across Asia. Known for his dedication, discipline, and sportsmanship, Nadeem is not just a sports icon but also a symbol of hope and pride for his country.
As he looks ahead to more international competitions, fans in Pakistan and beyond are excited to see what he will achieve next. His performance in Gumi shows that he remains in top form and ready to take on the world stage once again.
With his eyes likely set on the next World Championships and the 2028 Olympics, Arshad Nadeem is proving that hard work and passion can lead to greatness, no matter the challenges.