Pakistan’s celebrated athlete Arshad Nadeem has once again brought pride to the nation, winning the gold medal in men’s javelin throw at the Islamic Solidarity Games 2025 held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Nadeem secured the top spot with a throw of 83.05 meters, while compatriot Muhammad Yasir claimed silver with a throw of 76.04 meters. Nigeria’s Samuel Adams Currey finished third, narrowly behind Yasir, with a throw of 76.01 meters.
Following his victory, Arshad expressed gratitude on his official X account, saying he was
“thankful to win another gold medal for Pakistan.”
He acknowledged that he is still regaining full fitness after undergoing surgery earlier this year but emphasized that his “hunger to win remains strong.”
Background and Recent Challenges
Arshad Nadeem had suffered an injury in July, which required surgery and impacted his performance at the World Athletics Championship 2025, where he failed to reach the medal stage. Despite that setback, he has continued to work on his recovery and remains determined to return to peak form.
It is worth noting that Nadeem’s career highlight came at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he stunned the world with a record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters, setting a new Olympic benchmark.
Mixed Reactions Online
While many fans celebrated his latest achievement, some voices on social media questioned whether he should have competed before regaining full fitness. Sports journalist Natasha Raheel suggested that Muhammad Yasir could have represented Pakistan instead, allowing Arshad more time to recover.
Others, however, defended Nadeem’s participation. A user named Amit Bhere praised his physical strength and predicted that “if he stays healthy, he will keep winning.”
Concerns were also raised about his inability to cross the 85-meter mark in Riyadh. Some fans worried about a decline in his performance, but journalist Faizan Lakhani reminded critics that throws beyond 90 meters are extremely rare in global competitions, only 1.6 percent of recorded throws have ever crossed that distance.
Looking Ahead
Despite the debate, Arshad Nadeem’s victory adds another chapter to his remarkable journey. With determination to regain full fitness, he has promised to aim for more medals in upcoming international events, keeping Pakistan’s hopes high on the global athletics stage.