Pakistan’s pride, Arshad Nadeem, has secured a place in the men’s javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo, proving once again why he is regarded as one of the finest athletes of his generation.
After a challenging start with throws of 76.99m and 74.17m, Arshad produced a stunning 85.28m effort on his last attempt, surpassing the automatic qualification mark of 84.50m. The throw earned him fifth overall position, ahead of India’s Neeraj Chopra (84.85m), his biggest regional rival.
The qualification list is topped by Anderson Peters (Grenada, 89.53m), followed by Julian Weber (Germany, 87.21m), Julius Yego (Kenya, 85.96m), and Dawid Wegner (Poland, 85.67m).
For Arshad, this achievement is particularly meaningful—it is his first international competition since leg surgery earlier this year. His resilience and determination have reignited hopes of a medal for Pakistan in a sport where the country has rarely made headlines.
The final on September 18 promises an electrifying contest, with the world’s best throwers battling for glory. Regardless of the outcome, Arshad’s qualification has already etched his name deeper into Pakistan’s sporting history, symbolizing grit, courage, and national pride.
