Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem continues to make history with his remarkable performances on the international stage.

🥇 Gold at 2025 Asian Athletics Championships

On May 31, 2025, Nadeem clinched the gold medal at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, with a throw of 86.40 meters on his final attempt. This victory marks Pakistan's first gold in the event in over 50 years, the last being in 1973 . His series of throws included 75.64m, 76.80m, 85.57m, 83.99m, 83.44m, and the winning 86.40m .

🏅 Olympic Record at Paris 2024

Earlier, at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Nadeem made history by winning Pakistan's first-ever Olympic gold medal in athletics. He set a new Olympic and Asian record with a throw of 92.97 meters, surpassing the previous Olympic record of 90.57 meters set in 2008 . This achievement ended Pakistan's 32-year Olympic medal drought and was the nation's first Olympic gold since 1984 .

Nadeem's consistent excellence has solidified his status as a national hero and a prominent figure in the world of athletics. He is now preparing for the upcoming World Athletics Championships in September 2025, aiming to add another gold to his impressive collection .

For a visual recap of his recent victory, you can watch the highlights