Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem once again demonstrated his prowess in javelin throwing at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships by earning himself a spot in its final with a powerful performance at Group A of Group A of 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea on May 30, 2025. Nadeem recorded an outstanding throw of 86.34 meters on his initial attempt and immediately placed himself atop Group A leaderboard; thus qualifying him for qualification into final. Geo News | The Express Tribune + The Opinion.
Pakistan’s success at athletics is on display once again with Yasir Sultan qualifying from Group B with an outstanding throw of 76.7 meters to join Nadeem in the final. Their advancement marks a great feat for Pakistan, underscoring their growing strength as athletes.
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“Nadeem Ali (Pakistan), after excelling in qualifying rounds with long throws and receiving great support from everyone around him, said that tomorrow he wanted everyone’s prayers for Pakistan to rise high again – Pakistan Zindabad!” mes Olympics Geo News
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Nadeem returns to competition after his historic gold medal victory at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where he set an Olympic record throw of 92.97 meters and set the event record with his throw of 92.97 meters. Expectations have been high upon his return and so far his performance suggests another accolade may soon join his impressive list. Wikipedia +5 The Express Tribune+5 Geo News.
At this year’s 2025 Asian Athletics Championships held in Gumi, South Korea, Pakistan has sent a five-member squad. Their success in javelin event showcases Pakistan’s track and field talents that often get overshadowed by cricket in its home country. The Opinion, Geo News and Express Tribune all reported on these developments.
As Pakistani athletics prepares to mark another landmark moment with their final round performances at international track and field competitions, anticipation grows in preparation of what may become another memorable moment under Nadeem and Sultan’s leadership and guidance respectively. They signal an exciting future ahead for Pakistan’s track and field presence around the globe. Geo News looks ahead at some potential highlights.
Pakistan watches hopefull;y, in anticipation that its athletes will once more step onto the podium and bring glory back home.