Islamabad web desk …Pakistan’s javelin star Arshad Nadeem has again made the nation proud by winning the gold medal at the Asian Athletics Championships final, finishing with a powerful throw of 86.40 metres in his final attempt.
Nadeem, who holds the Olympic record after a monstrous 92.97-metre throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics, delivered a performance just short of the Asian Championship record, which stands at 86.72 metres.
His consistent performance throughout the event, capped by this remarkable throw, secured him the top spot on the podium.
Sachin Yadav of India secured the silver medal with a best throw of 85.16 metres, while Japan’s Yuta Sakiyama earned bronze after reaching a mark of 83.75 metres.
The top Pakistani javelin thrower kicke off his campaign at the Asian Athletics Championships final with a confident first throw of 75.64 metres.
