Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s top javelin thrower, secured fourth place at the Paris Diamond League, marking his comeback after a year. Nadeem achieved his personal best throw of 90.18 meters at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, despite finishing fifth in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s top javelin thrower, made a strong comeback at the Paris Diamond League, securing a notable fourth place. This competition marked his return after a year, showing his progress ahead of the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Returning to competition, Nadeem began with a 74.11-meter throw, followed by an impressive 80.28-meter attempt on his second try. His third throw reached 82.71 meters, momentarily placing him in the top three. However, the Czech Republic’s Jacob Vadlejch surpassed him with a throw of 85.04 meters. In his fifth attempt, Nadeem needed a significant throw to reclaim his position but managed an 84.21-meter throw, securing the fourth spot.
Germany’s Weber Julian clinched the gold medal with an 85.91-meter throw achieved in his fifth attempt. Despite the setback, Nadeem remains a hopeful contender for the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024. Nadeem’s journey back to international competition follows a period of recovery from a knee injury that kept him out since August 2023. After surgery in England, he has been dedicated to getting back to peak form.
Next, Nadeem will head back to Lahore on July 8 for further training before returning to Paris on July 24 to prepare for the Olympics, which start on August 6. His personal best throw stands at 90.18 meters, achieved at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, where he showcased his talent despite finishing fifth in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Before departing for the Diamond League event, Nadeem expressed his eagerness to end Pakistan’s Olympic medal drought. “It has been too long since Pakistan last won a medal at the Olympics. Was it 1992 in hockey? I am determined to win that medal and will do everything in my power to achieve it,” said Nadeem.
Despite not winning any medal at the Paris Diamond Championship, he showed that he has gained his form back. Nadeem is a dedicated player who is eager to make his country proud. We wish him all the best and support him in winning gold or silver medals in the Olympic Games 2024.
Pakistanis are with you Nadeem!
