ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Pakistan’s Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem and emerging talent Yasir Sultan have secured their spots in the javelin throw final at the ongoing *Asian Athletics Championships 2025* in Gumi, South Korea.
Arshad Leads with Dominant Opening Throw
Arshad Nadeem, making his first major appearance since his historic gold medal win at the *Paris 2024 Olympics, impressed with an **86.34-metre* throw in his opening attempt in Group A. His mark comfortably qualified him for the final round.
Yasir Sultan, competing in Group B, delivered a solid performance with a *76.7-metre* throw, ensuring that both Pakistani athletes will feature in the javelin final, scheduled to take place tomorrow.
Star Power and Rising Talent in Pakistan’s Contingent
Arshad, Pakistan’s first-ever Olympic gold medallist in an individual sport, is aiming to add another title to his already illustrious career. He clinched Olympic gold with a *record-breaking 92.97 metres* throw in Paris and has since collected multiple medals across top-tier international competitions including the *World Championships, Commonwealth Games, and **Asian Games*.
Earlier this week, Arshad was honoured with the *Best Asian Athlete Award* by the Asian Athletics Association in a ceremony held in Gumi. The accolade recognises his outstanding achievements and contributions to athletics in the region.
Pakistan’s Representation Across Events
The country’s five-member squad also includes *Shajar Abbas* and *Mueed Baloch*, who are competing in the men’s 400m sprint. Shajar, considered Pakistan’s fastest sprinter, is aiming to challenge the continent’s top runners, while Mueed brings added depth to the sprint lineup.
On the women’s side, *Tameen Khan* is representing Pakistan in the 100m sprint. Her inclusion highlights the growing presence of female athletes in national athletics.
The *Pakistan Athletics Federation* has expressed confidence in the team, stressing that the goal is to *compete for medals*, not just participate.
Pakistan’s Track Record at Asian Championships
To date, Pakistan has won a total of *eight medals* at the Asian Athletics Championships, including *two golds, three silvers, and three bronzes*. With the javelin final approaching, hopes are high for further additions to the country’s medal tally.
Currently, *China leads the medal table, followed by **Japan* in second place.
