Pakistan’s Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem has expressed confidence ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, saying he is determined to defend his javelin title and create history once again on the international stage. Read More: Arshad Nadeem’s father gets emotional after son’s terrific win The 29-year-old athlete will depart for Switzerland on Monday, where he is set […]
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Arshad Nadeem shares moment with UFC great Khabib
Ace Javelin thrower and Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem shared a ‘golden moment’ after meeting former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov on the sidelines of the World Sports Summit. The two-day summit took place on December 29-30, bringing together over 1,500 athletes, sports leaders, and policymakers to discuss the future of the industry under the […]
Arshad Nadeem wins global breakthrough athlete award in Dubai
Pakistan’s Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem has been honoured with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Sports Award in the “Global Breakthrough Athlete” category at the World Sports Summit held in Dubai. Read More: Arshad Nadeem bags Global Breakthrough award The prestigious award recognises Nadeem’s historic achievement at the Paris Olympics, where he claimed gold with […]
Arshad wins Global Breakthrough Athlete honour in Dubai
Pakistan’s Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem has received the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Sports Award in the Global Breakthrough Athlete category at the World Sports Summit in Dubai. Nadeem was honoured for his record-breaking performance at the Paris Olympics, where he threw 92.97 metres to win gold and set a new Olympic and […]
Arshad Nadeem bags Global Breakthrough award
Pakistan’s Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem won the Global Breakthrough Athlete award on Monday. The award was presented at the World Sports Summit in Dubai. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar called Nadeem “Pakistan’s pride” on X. The summit, held on December 29-30, gathers over 1,500 athletes, sports leaders, and policymakers. Its theme is “Uniting the World […]
National Games thrill as Arshad Nadeem wins javelin gold
Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem won the javelin event at the National Games. He threw 81.81 meters to secure first place. WAPDA’s Yasir Sultan took silver with a throw of 70.77 meters, while Pakistan Army’s Abrar Ali earned bronze. Arshad Nadeem led the competition from start to finish, showing his experience and skill. Yasir […]
Pakistan athletes receive LA28 olympic scholarships
The Pakistan Olympic Association has announced eight athletes selected for the IOC Olympic Solidarity Scholarships to support their preparation for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Each athlete will receive USD 13,500 annually from September 2025 to August 2028, ensuring consistent training and international competition exposure. This support is expected to significantly boost their chances […]
PSB quashes lifetime ban on Arshad Nadeem’s coach
A lifetime ban and month-long legal fiasco that ensued didn’t stop Salman Butt from coaching Arshad Nadeem to yet another global javelin title at the Islamic Solidarity Games last week. With the ban recently being declared “illegal and void” by the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Adjudicator, Salman has already gotten back to work. “We feel […]
PSB overturns lifetime ban on coach Salman Iqbal Butt
KARACHI: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has overturned the lifetime ban imposed on prominent athletics coach Salman Iqbal Butt, restoring his professional status. Butt, known for coaching Olympic Gold Medalist Arshad Nadeem, had challenged the ban, arguing it was unlawful and without proper jurisdiction. Read More: Lifetime ban slapped on Arshad Nadeem’s coach Salman Butt The ruling, issued by […]
Pakistan secure gold-silver finish in javelin at Islamic Solidarity Games
Pakistan asserted its dominance in the men’s javelin throw final at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, where Arshad Nadeem successfully defended his title while teammate Muhammad Yasir clinched silver. The star thrower, coming off a celebrated Olympic season, was the clear favourite from the outset, with his personal best of 92.97m towering over […]