Arshad Nadeem Strikes Gold at Asian Athletics 2025
Arshad Nadeem delivered a stellar performance at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, securing gold in the men’s javelin throw with a remarkable 86.40-meter effort on his final attempt. This victory marks Pakistan’s first gold medal at the Asian Athletics Championships since 1973.
🎯 Consistent Throws Lead to Victory
Nadeem’s series of throws showcased his consistency and determination
- 1st Attempt: 75.64m
- 2nd Attempt: 76.80m
- 3rd Attempt: 85.57m
- 4th Attempt: 83.99m
- 5th Attempt: 83.44m
- 6th Attempt: 86.40m
His final throw not only secured the gold but also narrowly missed the championship record of 86.72m.
🥈🥉 Podium Finishers
India’s Sachin Yadav claimed the silver medal with a personal best of 85.16m, while Japan’s Yuta Sakiyama earned bronze with an 83.75m throw.
🗣️ Arshad Nadeem Coach’s Insight
Speaking after the event, Nadeem’s coach, Salman Butt, expressed satisfaction with the performance, noting, “It was a good performance, especially since this was his first competition of the season.”
🎉 National Celebrations
The victory sparked celebrations across Pakistan, with fans and officials lauding Nadeem’s achievement. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif extended their congratulations, and Nadeem’s hometown of Mian Channu celebrated with joy and sweets.
🏅 Arshad Nadeem’s Growing Legacy
This gold adds to Nadeem’s impressive list of accomplishments, including:
- Gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games
- Silver at the 2023 World Championships
- Olympic gold at Paris 2024 with a record-breaking 92.97m throw.
He now sets his sights on the upcoming World Athletics Championships in September, aiming to add another gold to his collection.
