Arshad Nadeem wins gold once again, this time at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championship in Gumi, South Korea, securing his place as one of Pakistan’s greatest sporting icons. His outstanding throw of 86.40 meters in the men’s javelin final earned him the gold medal and ended Pakistan’s decades-long wait for top honors at this continental event.
The final saw fierce competition from regional rivals, but Arshad remained calm under pressure. After moderate throws in his early rounds, he launched a brilliant 85.57m effort in the third round, which put him in the lead. But he wasn’t done yet. On his sixth and final attempt, Arshad Nadeem wins gold with a superb 86.40m throw that confirmed his dominance.
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India’s Sachin Yadav earned silver with a personal best of 85.16m, while Japan’s Yuta Sakiyama claimed bronze with 83.75m. Pakistan’s Muhammad Yasir also competed and placed eighth with a 75.39m throw.
This win is more than a medal—it’s a historic moment. It’s the first gold for Pakistan at the Asian Athletics Championships in 50 years and another proud achievement in Arshad’s growing legacy. The Olympian, who already made headlines with his gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics, continues to inspire a new generation of Pakistani athletes.
With more global events ahead, fans will be watching Arshad’s next move with high hopes.
