Arshad Nadeem Wins Gold Medal at the Asian Athletics Championship 2025

Islamabad: Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem clinched the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025, delivering a dominant performance with a winning throw of 86.40 meters in the final.

Nadeem’s victory was emphatic, as he outperformed a strong field and secured another major title for Pakistan. His throw not only earned him the top spot but also reaffirmed his status as one of Asia’s premier javelin throwers. He was well ahead of his closest rival, India’s Yadav, who took silver with a distance of 85.16 meters. Japan’s Sakiyama earned the bronze with a throw of 83.75 meters. Fellow Pakistani athlete Muhammad Yasir also competed in the final.

Below are the final results from the men’s javelin throw final:

In August last year, Nadeem made history by setting a new Olympic record and winning a gold medal in the men’s javelin final in Paris with a remarkable throw of 92.97 meters. This achievement not only brought immense pride to Pakistan but also established Nadeem as one of the world’s elite javelin throwers. His Olympic record was celebrated nationwide and marked a significant milestone in his athletic career.

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Looking ahead, Nadeem is set to travel to England to begin preparations for the World Athletics Championships scheduled for September.

Arshad Nadeem’s latest achievement adds to his growing list of accolades and highlights his consistency and world-class talent on the international stage.