Pakistan’s Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem delivered yet another sensational performance at the Asian Athletics Championship, hurling the javelin 85.57 meters in the men’s final to take the lead in style. The crowd at the Gumi Sports Complex roared as ‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ echoed across the stadium and Nadeem, throwing last in the order, launched a massive throw that cemented his position at the top. The 28-year-old had opened with a 75.64m attempt before improving to 76.80m on his second. 

But it was his third throw that made headlines, leaving his competitors trailing. Fellow Pakistani Yasir also showed promise, recording 70.53m and 75.39m on his first two throws. However, the spotlight belonged entirely to Nadeem, who had already made a strong statement a day earlier by clearing 86.34m with just one attempt to book his place in the final. 

Following the heats, Nadeem took to Instagram, writing, “As always I would need your support and prayers,” Nadeem is no stranger to big moments. In August last year, he clinched Olympic gold in Paris with a record-breaking throw of 92.97m, becoming a national hero and a global javelin sensation. With the World Athletics Championships looming in September, Nadeem is set to travel to England for final preparations. 

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)