Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem ended a 52-year-old gold medal drought to Pakistan at the Asian athletics championships and credited his victory to his parents and the nation.
Nadeem got the gold in the Javelin throwing event at the championships held in South Korea and ended in front of India’s Sachin, which took silver.
Japan’s Yuta Sakiyama secured the bronze with a throw of 83.75 meters, while Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage ended the fourth with 83.27 meters.
Pakistan’s second participant, Muhammad Yasir, placed eighth with a best throw of 75.39 meters.
“Winning this medal is a great honor,” Nadeem said in a message shared on social media.
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He added that success was a blessing from Allah and a result of the country’s prayers. Nadeem also recognized the efforts of his coach, Salman Butt, who described the medal as a product of their common hard work. This victory marked his first international victory since the Competition in Paris -ol 2024.
He is expected to land in Lahore Sunday evening at. 22.20.
The victory has brought Pakistan global recognition and respect on the international scene. Nadeem’s victory was hailed by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Pakistan last won gold at the Asian Athletics Championships in 1973, when Allah Daad secured the spear titled, and Muhammad Younis won gold in the 800 meters race.
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In his message, Zardari said the whole nation was proud of Arshad Nadeem’s excellent performance.
Simirlarly, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Arshad Nadeem continues to make the nation proud. He added that Arshad Nadeem’s hard work, dedication and remarkable success serve as an inspiring example for young athletes.
Last year in August, Nadeem made history by winning the gold medal in the gentlemen’s spear final at Parisol and set a new Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 meters.
Previously, Nadeem was named the best Asian athlete of Asian athletics that recognized his remarkable results on the continental scene.
Nadeem goes to England after this championship to begin preparations for the World Athletics Championships in September.
