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Pakistan’s javelin throw champion and Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem will attend the World Sports Summit 2025 in Dubai from December 29 to 30.

The world-class sports gathering brings together renowned athletes, sports officials, and stakeholders from around the globe to celebrate outstanding sporting achievements and discuss the future of sports.

Arshad Nadeem will represent Pakistan as the country’s sole athlete at the summit. He joins an impressive lineup of global sports personalities, including former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, tennis stars Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, and Sania Mirza, NFL star Reggie Bush, and football legends Ronaldo and Paulo Maldini.

Nadeem made history for Pakistan at the Paris Olympics 2024, winning the country’s gold medal with a javelin throw of 92.97 meters that set a new Olympic record. His trophy cabinet also includes a Commonwealth Games gold medal, a World Athletics Championship silver medal, and an Asian Games bronze medal.

Most recently in 2025, Arshad captured another gold medal at the 35th National Games with a best throw of 81.81 meters.

Pakistan’s javelin star Arshad Nadeem faces an uncertain return to international athletics as he prepares for surgery in England to treat a persistent muscle injury.

The Olympic hero has been struggling with a calf muscle issue that has disrupted his training since earlier this year. He recently travelled to the UK for treatment, and he is now set to undergo surgery, followed by a crucial rehabilitation phase.

Dr Ali Bajwa, a renowned orthopaedic specialist based in Cambridge and one of the key figures overseeing Arshad’s treatment, confirmed that the process will be slow but steady.

“Please pray for Arshad’s recovery,” said Dr Bajwa. “We want the treatment to go well so he can return to international competition. The process will take time, but we are hopeful.”

Arshad spoke about the injury in an interview with a private news channel last week, sharing how the pain had restricted his training intensity since his return from international events earlier this year.

He is set to participate in the Diamond League in Poland on August 16, but his participation now remains uncertain as his focus shifts to long-term recovery.

His absence is a blow to Pakistan’s preparations for the upcoming World Athletics Championships, but doctors have made it clear that there will be no shortcuts in his recovery.

Arshad Nadeem shot to fame after winning gold at the Paris Olympics 2024 with a record-breaking throw of 92.97 metres, securing Pakistan’s first-ever gold medal in athletics. He added another gold at the Asian Athletics Championships earlier this year, strengthening his status as one of the country’s greatest sports icons.

For now, his fans and the nation’s sporting fraternity must wait and hope for his successful recovery and return to competition with the same power and determination that made him a legend.

Pakistani Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem has revealed that some of the rewards he was promised after his historic win at the Paris Olympics turned out to be fake, especially the plots that were pledged for him. 

He confirmed that apart from the plots, all promised cash prizes were given to him.

Speaking to the media in London on Monday, Arshad shared that while he received most of the announced prizes, the promises of land plots turned out to be fake.

“They showered me with announcements of rewards. If you look at the plots that were promised, they were all fake. But Alhamdulillah, I have received all the other prizes,” Arshad said.

He further added that his main focus right now is on his own training and future goals. “Right now, I am concentrating fully on myself because the targets ahead are very big,” he explained.

Arshad also mentioned that he continues to support and train young athletes in Pakistan whenever he can. “Our youth come to us for training and Alhamdulillah we do train them. But I keep my main focus on myself,” he said.

Arshad was promised over PKR 300 million in cash rewards and various gifts after winning the gold medal in javelin at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced PKR 150 million for him, while the Punjab government pledged PKR 100 million and a new car. The Sindh government announced PKR 50 million and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister added another PKR 5 million. Private sponsors and banks also promised him cars, lifetime free fuel, and even an apartment.

However, Arshad confirmed that while he received the cash prizes, the promised residential plots were never delivered.

Pakistani Olympic gold medalist and star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem will face India’s Olympian Neeraj Chopra once again next month, marking their first head-to-head clash in a year.

Both athletes are set to compete in the Diamond League in Poland on August 16, their first meeting since the Paris Olympics, where Arshad delivered a stunning performance to win gold ahead of Neeraj.

After Poland, Arshad will also take part in the Diamond League in Zurich, Switzerland, at the end of August, where another possible face-off with Neeraj could take place on August 27.

Following recent military clashes between Pakistan and India, Arshad avoided commenting on questions related to Neeraj Chopra.

Recently, Arshad declined Neeraj Chopra’s invitation to participate in an event in India, citing training commitments. 

Meanwhile, Neeraj faced backlash at home for inviting his Pakistani rival despite strained relations between the two countries.

Pakistan’s javelin star and Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem has withdrawn from an upcoming competition in Switzerland to focus on training in England ahead of key events later this year.

Speaking to the media, Arshad confirmed that he will miss the Switzerland event and travel directly to England for an intensive training camp. “I have skipped the event in Switzerland. Now I am going straight to England for training. After training there, I will participate in the Diamond League in Poland on August 16,” he said.

He added that his main target is the World Championship scheduled for September in Tokyo. “My entire focus is on the World Championship in Tokyo in September. I am leaving for London on July 14 for training,” Arshad said.

Explaining his decision, Arshad revealed that he had experienced a muscle strain in his shin during training in Pakistan. “I had a strain in my shin during training here. I did not want it to worsen, so I decided to withdraw from the event. Coach Salman Iqbal Butt will accompany me,” he shared.

Arshad also noted that Pakistan’s weather conditions made training difficult. “It is extremely hot here, and the monsoon season has started too. Training here has become challenging, so I am going to England, where the weather will be pleasant and the training will be better,” he said.

He added that there is always a risk of injury during this season in Pakistan. “That’s why I had a strain in my shin. In England, I will recover properly and prepare well for the two major events,” he added.

It merits mention that Arshad Nadeem was originally scheduled to compete at the World Athletics Silver Tour on July 15.

Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has climbed the latest world rankings for men’s javelin throw.

He is currently ranked number 4 in the world.

The new rankings were released by World Athletics. Arshad has earned 1,370 points. He is behind India’s Neeraj Chopra (1,445 points), Grenada’s Anderson Peters (1,431 points), and Germany’s Julian Weber (1,398 points).

This strong ranking is a result of Arshad’s consistent performances on the international stage. Czech athlete Jakub Vadlejch, who won silver at the Tokyo Olympics, is in fifth place.

Here are the top 10 javelin throwers in the world right now:

  

    

      
Rank
      
Athlete
      
Country
      
Score
    
  
  

    

      
1
      
Neeraj Chopra
      
India
      
1445
    
    

      
2
      
Anderson Peters
      
Grenada
      
1431
    
    

      
3
      
Julian Weber
      
Germany
      
1398
    
    

      
4
      
Arshad Nadeem
      
Pakistan
      
1370
    
    

      
5
      
Jakub Vadlejch
      
Czechia
      
1346
    
    

      
6
      
Julius Yego
      
Kenya
      
1314
    
    

      
7
      
Keshorn Walcott
      
Trinidad & Tobago
      
1310
    
    

      
8
      
Luiz Mauricio da Silva
      
Brazil
      
1295
    
    

      
9
      
Lassi Etelätalo
      
Finland
      
1263
    
    

      
10
      
Andrian Mardare
      
Moldova
      
1259
    
  

Arshad Nadeem, who made history as Pakistan’s first individual athlete to win Olympic gold, has stayed at the top despite injuries and fewer competitions than many European throwers.

He also won a gold medal at the Asian Athletics Championships.

He is now training for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this September. His number 4 spot gives him confidence and an extra push to aim for more medals and leave another mark on the world stage.

Pakistan’s athletics fans continue to look up to Arshad as the country’s top field event star. With the main season coming up, he remains one of the best javelin throwers in the world.

Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem is preparing for a series of crucial competitions ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this September. His coach, Salman Butt, confirmed that Arshad will participate in three major events over the coming months, including the Diamond League in Poland.

“Most events are in Europe, and we will also participate in the Diamond League in Poland in August,” Salman Butt said, adding that their main focus is to improve Arshad’s form and rhythm ahead of the World Championships.

This period is important for Arshad to get back to top condition. The upcoming events, expected to take place in July and August, will help him improve his techniques and compete against some of the best athletes in the world.

The Diamond League event in Poland is one of the top competitions in javelin and regularly features world-class athletes. Winning this event would be a major milestone for Arshad Nadeem, as it remains one of the few titles he has yet to claim.

Although the full schedule of his European tour is not yet finalised, Arshad is expected to compete in smaller events leading up to the Diamond League. These competitions will help him gradually regain his competitive form.

Pakistan’s javelin star Arshad Nadeem has earned a spot in the prestigious Forbes Asia 30 under 30 list, making the nation proud once again. 

His inclusion comes after a series of historic performances that have reshaped the country’s sporting legacy. Most notably, Arshad Nadeem won Pakistan its first-ever Olympic gold medal in an individual sport at the Paris 2024 Olympics. His record-breaking 92.97m throw not only secured the top podium spot but also set a new Olympic record.

Even before his Olympic triumph, Arshad had been steadily making his mark. He won gold at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Turkey and the Commonwealth Games in 2022. In 2023, he secured a silver medal at the World Athletics Championships, further proving his consistency on the global stage.

Following his Olympic win, Arshad received national recognition. A road in Islamabad was named in his honour, and in a heartwarming gesture, his father-in-law gifted him a buffalo, as a gesture of expressing great pride that his family and the nation felt.

In 2024, Arshad continued to dominate the field, winning gold at the Asian Athletics Championship in Gumi, South Korea, with a powerful 86.40m throw.

At just 28, Arshad Nadeem’s journey from Mian Channu to global stardom is now etched in history, and his spot in the Forbes list is a well-deserved milestone in a truly inspiring career.

Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem on Saturday won gold at the men’s javelin final of the Asian Athletics Championship in South Korea’s Gumi, recording a massive 86.40m throw.

This was Arshad’s best throw of the day, coming on his final (sixth) attempt after throws of 75.64m, 76.80m, 83.99m, 83.44m, before he sealed the win with 86.40m. This is also the best throw in Asia this year .

India’s Yadav claimed the silver medal with a personal best 85.16m throw, achieved on his sixth attempt. His other throws included 77.37m, 83.08m, and several strong efforts to stay in contention.

Japan’s Sakiyama secured bronze with another personal best throw of 83.75m, recorded in his sixth attempt after consistent efforts of 79.52m and 79.35m.

Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, who was leading the field early on, finished fourth with a best of 83.27m. His performance included a foul, 76.51m, and the 83.27m throw that kept him in the top spots till the final round.

India’s Yash Vir Singh made a strong comeback after two no-throws and ended fifth with a personal best of 82.57m, following throws of 80.23m and 80.23m again.

China’s Hu Haoran finished sixth with a season-best 80.93m, maintaining consistency with throws of 78.77m, 77.44m, and 78.24m.

Sri Lanka’s Mudiyanselage Ranasinghe ended seventh with a throw of 79.81m, while Pakistan’s Yasir Sultan came eighth with his best throw of 75.39m.

This historic victory makes Arshad the first Pakistani in over 50 years to win gold at the Asian Athletics Championships. It is also Pakistan’s first gold medal at the event since 1973, when Allah Daad won in javelin and Muhammad Younis claimed gold in the 800 meters at the championship held in the Philippines.

The crowd erupted when Arshad stepped up for his final attempt, with patriotic songs like ‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ playing in the stadium. This was Arshad’s first international event since winning gold at the Paris Olympics last year, where he threw a record-breaking 92.97m.

In the qualifying round a day earlier, Arshad had thrown an impressive 86.34m on his first and only attempt, while Yasir qualified with 76.07m.

Arshad is now expected to travel to England to continue his training ahead of the World Athletics Championships in September.

Pakistan’s Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem and fellow athlete Yasir Sultan have successfully qualified for the final of the javelin throw event at the Asian Athletics Championship in South Korea.

Competing in Group A of the qualifying round, Arshad Nadeem delivered a stunning performance by achieving a throw of 86.34 meters on his very first attempt. This impressive distance was not only the longest throw of the round but also secured him a direct spot in the final of the championship.

On the other hand, Indian javelin thrower Yash managed a throw of 76.67 meters on his first attempt.

Following Arshad’s powerful display, Pakistan’s Yasir Sultan also managed to lock in a place in the final. Yasir threw the javelin 76.07 meters in his first attempt, which was enough to book him a place in the final round.

The final of the javelin throw event at the Asian Athletics Championship is scheduled to take place tomorrow.