Arshad Nadeem named in Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 after historic Paris triumph

ISLAMABAD: Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem has been featured in Forbes’ prestigious 30 Under 30 Asia list, recognized for his record-breaking javelin throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The 28-year-old stunned the world with a 92.97m throw, winning Pakistan’s first individual Olympic gold and ending a three-decade medal drought.

Forbes praised Nadeem’s feat as a “stunning show,” placing him among Asia’s rising stars in entertainment and sports. His achievement brought him over Rs153 million in rewards, with roads named after him and a commemorative stamp issued in his honour.

Nadeem has continued his dominance, winning gold at the Asian Athletics Championships with an 86.40m throw — Pakistan’s first in over 50 years at the event. He first gained global recognition with gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and silver at the 2023 World Championships.

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Nadeem now sets his sights on the upcoming World Athletics Championships in September, aiming to complete his golden collection.