Seoul, May 30, 2025: Pakistan’s Olympic hero Arshad Nadeem and rising talent Yasir Sultan have successfully qualified for the men’s javelin throw final at the ongoing 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea.
Arshad, competing in Group A, stamped his authority early with a powerful throw of 86.34 meters on his very first attempt, easily securing a spot in the final. “I topped the qualifying round with a long throw,” Arshad confirmed. “The final is scheduled for tomorrow at 1:10 PM Pakistan time.”
Meanwhile, Yasir Sultan, representing Pakistan in Group B, also booked his place in the final with a solid effort of 76.7 meters, giving Pakistan two contenders in the highly competitive javelin event.
Expressing confidence and calling for national support, Arshad urged fans back home to pray for his success.
“Your prayers have always been my strength — please continue them tomorrow as well. I want to raise Pakistan’s flag high once again. Pakistan Zindabad!” he said.
The men’s javelin final will be one of the key highlights on the penultimate day of the Championships, which run from May 27 to 31.
Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s first-ever individual Olympic gold medalist, returns to major competition for the first time since his historic throw of 92.97 meters at the 2024 Paris Olympics. His remarkable track record includes four gold, one silver, and four bronze medals at prestigious international events, including the World Championships, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and Islamic Solidarity Games.
Earlier this week, Arshad was also honored with the Best Asian Athlete Award by Asian Athletics in a ceremony held in Gumi, further cementing his status as one of the continent’s finest athletes.
Pakistan has sent a compact but promising five-member squad to this year’s championships, reflecting a growing emphasis on performance and international competitiveness.
On the track, Shajar Abbas and Mueed Baloch are representing Pakistan in the men’s 400m event. Shajar, regarded as Pakistan’s fastest man, has shown encouraging form, while Mueed brings additional strength to the team’s sprinting prospects.
In the women’s division, Tameen Khan is Pakistan’s sole female representative and will compete in the 100m sprint, highlighting the increasing visibility and potential of women in Pakistani athletics.
The Pakistan Athletics Federation has expressed optimism about the team’s chances, underscoring a focus on competitive performance rather than mere participation.
To date, Pakistan has won a total of eight medals at the Asian Athletics Championships — two gold, three silver, and three bronze. China currently tops the medal standings, followed by Japan.
