35 Facts About Arshad Nadeem

Arshad Nadeem is the reigning Olympic and Commonwealth Games champion and the current silver medalist in the World Athletics Championship.

Arshad Nadeem's 92.97 metres throw at the 2024 Summer Olympics is an Olympic and Asian record and the sixth longest throw in the history of javelin throw, when considering only the best throw from each athlete.

Arshad Nadeem is a two-time Olympian, and the first Pakistani to qualify for the final of any track and field event at the Olympic Games and the World Athletics Championships.

Arshad Nadeem represents the Water and Power Development Authority in the National Games of Pakistan.

Arshad Nadeem was born into a Punjabi Muslim family in Mian Channu, in the Punjab province of Pakistan.

Arshad Nadeem actually aspired to become a full-time cricketer, but he changed his mind and shifted his focus to athletics as he first picked up the javelin in 2015; Arshad Nadeem himself acknowledged that it was "the best thing that happened" to him.

In June 2016, Arshad Nadeem won the bronze medal at the 17th Asian Junior Athletics Championship, held in Ho Chi Minh City.

In May 2017, Arshad Nadeem won a bronze medal with a throw of 76.33 m at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Baku.

Arshad Nadeem sustained a back injury following the end of 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Arshad Nadeem made his debut at the Olympics, representing Pakistan at the 2020 Summer Olympics, which were held in Tokyo in 2021.

Arshad Nadeem became the first Pakistani track and field athlete to qualify for the Olympics.

Arshad Nadeem's father stated that Nadeem was not provided with a good training ground facility prior to competing at the Olympics.

Arshad Nadeem trained in his home's courtyard and on the streets, and is believed to have not received any financial assistance from the Government of Pakistan after qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics.

Arshad Nadeem has openly spoken about the extreme difficulties of non-cricket sportspeople in Pakistan, who are largely ignored and neglected by sports officials.

Arshad Nadeem became the first Pakistani to qualify for the final of any Olympic track and field event.

From March 2022, until the start of the world championships, Arshad Nadeem trained in South Africa under the supervision of coach Terseus Liebenberg.

In July 2022, Arshad Nadeem participated in the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, US, as the sole representative from Pakistan.

On 7 August 2022, Arshad Nadeem won a gold medal for Pakistan at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Five days later, on 12 August 2022, Arshad Nadeem won another gold medal for Pakistan at the 2021 Islamic Solidarity Games.

In November 2022, Arshad Nadeem won the gold medal in the javelin throw, with a toss of 81.21 m, at the 50th National Athletics Championship in Lahore.

Arshad Nadeem left for the UK on 1 December 2022 to get treatment on his injured elbow and knee joint.

In May 2023, Arshad Nadeem participated in the 34th National Games of Pakistan and won a gold medal with the longest throw of 78.02 m during his third attempt, while representing WAPDA.

AFP president Akram Sahi blamed WAPDA for forcing Arshad Nadeem to participate in the National Games.

Arshad Nadeem secured qualification for the 2024 Summer Olympics during the event.

In July 2024, Arshad Nadeem finished in fourth place in the Paris Diamond League with a 84.21m throw on his fifth attempt.

At the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Arshad Nadeem became the first Pakistani to win an Olympic medal in Athletics, by winning an Olympic gold medal.

Arshad Nadeem is the first Pakistani athlete to win an Olympic gold medal for an individual sport.

Arshad Nadeem's throw is the sixth-longest throw ever, when considering only the best throw from each athlete.

Arshad Nadeem won Pakistan's first Olympic medal since 1992, and their first Olympic gold medal since 1984.

Arshad Nadeem's throw of 92.97 m was confirmed by officials as the longest throw in the world by any male javelin thrower in the current season.

Arshad Nadeem was only the fourth athlete to breach the 90 m mark in the javelin final in the history of Olympics, a feat he achieved twice, in his second and final throw.

On 11 August 2024, Arshad Nadeem was honoured with a parade in Lahore.

Arshad Nadeem is married and has a daughter and a son.

Arshad Nadeem is focused, and no matter the setback, he does not let it linger.

Arshad Nadeem was presented a Pride of Performance Award in 2022 by the President of Pakistan.