Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s star javelin thrower, etched his name in history by winning the first-ever medal for his country at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary. His remarkable achievement came with a superlative throw of 87.82 meter
However, the gold medal was secured by India’s Neeraj Chopra, who outperformed with a best throw of 88.17 meters. At the beginning of the competition, Nadeem faced a challenge, as his initial throw reached 74.80 meters. Yet, he staged an impressive comeback with a notable throw of 82.81 meters on his second attempt.
The pivotal moment arrived with Nadeem’s third throw, propelling the javelin to an impressive distance of 87.82 meters — his personal best for the season. Despite his fifth attempt falling short of 80 meters, he managed a throw of 81.86 meters in his final attempt.
The confirmation of Nadeem’s medal came when Germany’s Julian Weber failed to surpass Nadeem’s mark of 86.79 meters, as his last throw fell short of 80 meters. A final attempt by Jakub Vadlejch ensured Nadeem’s place in the top two.
In his fourth attempt, Nadeem reached a distance of 87.12 meters, which was less than his expectations. He had earlier qualified for the championship final with a strong throw of 86.79 meters, surpassing the benchmark of 85.50 meters required for the Olympics.
This victory adds to Nadeem’s rising profile, following his impressive fifth-place finish in the Tokyo Olympics. This achievement significantly impacted his life and personality. He also secured the fifth position in the previous year’s World Championship held in the US.
Nadeem’s journey has been marked by remarkable performances, including a record throw of 90.18 meters in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. He then faced challenges, undergoing surgeries for his elbow and left knee, which led to a period of rehabilitation. He made his competitive return at the 34th National Games in Quetta, where an unfortunate knee injury temporarily sidelined him, forcing him to miss the Asian Championship in Bangkok.
rshad Nadeem’s historic achievement at the World Athletics Championship underscores his dedication, resilience, and the mark he has left on the world stage.
