Javelin gold Arshad Nadeem at Asian Athletics Championship
Pakistan’s leading javelin thrower, Arshad Nadeem, secured the gold medal in the men’s javelin final at the Asian Athletics Championship in Gumi, South Korea, becoming the new Asian champion.
India’s Sachin Yadav won the silver medal with a personal best throw of 85.16 meters, while Japan’s Yuta Sakiyama secured the bronze with a distance of 83.75 meters.
Asian champion.
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, who initially led the competition, narrowly missed out on a medal, finishing in fourth place with a throw of 83.27 meters.
The 27-year-old athlete from Mian Channu began the final with a modest performance, recording throws of 75.64 meters and 76.80 meters in his first two attempts. He significantly improved on his third try, reaching 85.57 meters, and followed up with consistent throws of 83.99 meters and 83.44 meters.
In the final round, Nadeem demonstrated his trademark poise and power, delivering an impressive throw of 86.40 meters-only 32 centimeters short of the championship record of 86.72 meters.
“I felt the pressure at the beginning, but I focused on staying composed and relied on my training,” Arshad shared with reporters after the event. Winning the gold medal for Pakistan at this level is incredibly meaningful to me.
Steady start, spectacular finish
Arshad began the final with a relatively modest throw of 75.64 meters, placing him sixth among the 12 competitors after the first round. Japan’s athlete achieved a throw of 76.45 meters, Sri Lanka’s Ramesh Pathirega reached 81.91 meters, and India’s Yashvir Singh committed a foul on his initial attempt.
Arshad improved on his second try, achieving a throw of 76.80 meters.. The breakthrough came in the third round when he hurled the javelin to an impressive 85.57 meters – the longest distance of the competition at that stage – catapulting him into the lead.
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Pakistan’s other participant, Yasir Sultan, also participated in the final but did not manage to finish among the top five His throws measured 70.53 meters, 75.39 meters, 74.50 meters, and 72.92 meters throughout the rounds.
Political figures hail Arshad Nadeem’s success
President Asif Ali Zardari praised Arshad Nadeem for his consistent excellence, saying, “Arshad Nadeem has once again brought pride to Pakistan in the javelin throw. His performance in the final and throughout the championship was remarkable.
He added that the whole nation takes pride in Arshad’s accomplishment and wished him continued success. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif also extended heartfelt congratulations, stating, “Alhamdulillah! A wave of happiness and good news has spread across all fields for Pakistan. By winning the gold medal, Arshad Nadeem has not only won hearts but also made history.
Well Done Arshad Nadeem,
She further stated, “The nation’s hopes and prayers soared with Arshad Nadeem’s javelin,” extending her heartfelt wishes for his continued success. She also described Arshad and fellow athlete Yasir Sultan as “shining examples for our youth.
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi also praised Arshad, saying, “Well done, Arshad Nadeem, well done.
We are proud of you.
He acknowledged not only the athlete’s efforts but also the vital roles played by his family and coach, emphasizing that the victory resulted from unwavering dedication and hard work. “Raising the national flag by outperforming athletes from other countries, including India, is a tremendous honor,” he added.
Arshad’s sequence of throws in the final-75. 64 m, 76. 80 m, 85. 57 m, 83.99 m, 83. 44 m , and a concluding 86.40 m-highlighted his determination and top form, evoking memories of his remarkable 92.97 m performance at the Paris Olympics the previous year.
