(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Arshad Nadeem Returns at World Athletics Championship Javelin Event
Pakistan’s star athlete Arshad Nadeem makes his much-anticipated return to international competition today as he competes in the men’s javelin throw qualification round at the World Athletics Championship.
The 27-year-old Olympian, who recently recovered from leg surgery, will be in action at 4:45 pm (PKT) in Group B, where he faces tough competition from Grenada’s Anderson Peters, Brazil’s Luiz Mauricio da Silva, and Kenya’s Julius Yego.
Qualification Criteria
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Direct qualification requires a throw of 84.50m.
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Arshad’s season-best 86.40m indicates he is well within reach of the mark.
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Successful qualification would see him join India’s Neeraj Chopra and Germany’s Julian Weber, who are already through to the final.
How to Watch
Fans can stream the event live on the World Athletics official website, available for free on desktop and web platforms.
National Hopes
Arshad, hailed as one of Pakistan’s most consistent performers in global athletics, carries the country’s medal hopes. His performance in the qualification round will be crucial as Pakistan aims for a rare podium finish in athletics.
