Arshad Nadeem Wins Gold – 86.40m Javelin Throw at Asian Athletics Championship
Pakistani javelin sensation Arshad Nadeem wins Gold once again and made history, clinching gold at the Asian Athletics Championship 2024 in Gumi, South Korea, with a jaw-dropping 86.40m javelin throw. Competing for the first time since his record-breaking Olympic performance, Nadeem’s final attempt sealed the victory in true champion fashion.
“Arshad was on fire today! Arshad Nadeem Wins Gold in final throw showed exactly why he’s one of the world’s best,” – Khelo Pakistan Sports Desk
🎯 Final Results – Men’s Javelin Throw (Top 8) at GUMI 2025
| Rank | Athlete | Country | Distance (m) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1 | Arshad Nadeem | Pakistan | 86.40 | Gold Medal |
| 🥈 2 | Sachin Yadav | India | 85.16 | Personal Best |
| 🥉 3 | Yuta Sakiyama | Japan | 83.75 | Personal Best |
| 4 | Rumesh T. Pathirage | Sri Lanka | 83.27 | Strong Start |
| 5 | Yash Vir Singh | India | 82.57 | Personal Best |
| 6 | Hu Haoran | China | 80.93 | Season Best |
| 7 | Sumedha J. Ranasinghe | Sri Lanka | 79.81 | Consistent Throws |
| 8 | Muhammad (Pakistan) | Pakistan | 75.39 | Competitive Spirit |
Nadeem Wins Gold Road to Victory
- 1st Attempt: 75.64m – warming up
- 2nd Attempt: 76.80m – building momentum
- 3rd Attempt: 85.57m – took the lead
- 4th Attempt: 83.99m – holding strong
- 5th Attempt: 83.44m – consistent power
- 6th Attempt: 86.40m – the golden strike!
His performance thrilled the stadium as “Dil Dil Pakistan” echoed in the background. The moment he stepped onto the field, Pakistani flags soared in the air, with fans anticipating a giant leap—and Nadeem didn’t disappoint.
“This throw means everything to me. It’s not just gold, it’s pride for Pakistan.” – Arshad Nadeem, post-win Instagram
Arshad Nadeem Wins Gold Performance Highlights
- Pakistan’s first and only medal at the 2024 championship.
- Nadeem’s first international competition since the Paris Olympics.
- Just shy of the Asian Championship record (86.72m).
- Nadeem holds the Olympic record (92.97m) from Paris 2024.
Coach Salman Butt remarked:
“This was a solid start to the season. One more day of rest and we might’ve seen a new championship record.”
Other Pakistani Athletes’ Performance 🇵🇰
| Athlete | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Tameem Khan | Women’s 100m Heats | 17th (12.14 seconds) |
| Shajar Abbas | Men’s 400m | 12th overall (47.38s) |
| Abdul Mueed | Men’s 400m | 27th (50.10 seconds) |
| Muhammad Yasir | Javelin | 8th (75.39m |
- Tameem Khan: Finished 17th in Women’s 100m heats (12.14s)
- Shajar Abbas: Men’s 400m – 47.17s in heats, 47.38s in semis, finished 12th
- Abdul Mueed: 50.10s in 400m heats, placed 27th
What’s Next for Arshad Nadeem?
Next stop: England, as Nadeem prepares for the World Athletics Championships in September. Expectations are high, and all of Pakistan stands behind him.
Stay tuned to Khelo Pakistan for full coverage of his journey!
