📍Gumi, South Korea – May 31, 2025
Pakistan’s javelin hero Arshad Nadeem has officially won the gold medal in the men’s javelin final at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025, throwing a sensational 85.57 meters to claim the top spot on the podium.
This victory marks another proud moment in Pakistan’s sporting history.
🥇 Final Standings – Men’s Javelin Thro
Rank | Athlete | Country | Best Throw |
---|---|---|---|
🥇 1 | Arshad Nadeem | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 85.57m |
🥈 2 | Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | 82.28m |
🥉 3 | Hu Haoran | 🇨🇳 China | 80.93m |
4 | Yash Vir Singh | 🇮🇳 India | 80.23m |
🎯 The Winning Moment
Arshad delivered his gold-medal throw in the third round, overtaking Pathirage of Sri Lanka, who had earlier led the event. The stadium erupted as the javelin crossed 85.57 meters, sealing the win for Pakistan.
🇵🇰 History Repeats – Another Golden Moment
This isn’t just another medal — it’s another chapter in Arshad’s legendary career. After his record-breaking 92.97m gold medal throw at the 2024 Paris Olympics, he has once again lifted the nation’s flag high on the international stage.
Arshad’s Message to Pakistan
Before the final, Arshad had posted on Instagram:
And Pakistan answered with full heart.