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Arshad Nadeem shares moment with UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov

DUBAI: 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 theme “Uniting the World Through Sport.”

Nadeem shared the update on his social media account. “Meeting Khabib at the World Sports Summit,” he wrote.

Earlier in the day, he also met FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who inquired about the distance of the record throw.

“It was a 92-metre throw, and now I want to break that record,” Nadeem told the football chief.

During the event, Arshad Nadeem was conferred with the ‘Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Sports Award’ in the Global Breakthrough Athlete category here at the World Sports Summit.

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Nadeem was honoured with the award on the back of his landmark triumph at the Paris Olympics, where he ended up with a gold medal after a record-breaking throw of 92.97 metres.

With that throw, Arshad broke Pakistan’s gold medal jinx at the Olympics, marking the country’s first in 40 years.

Following the accolade, Nadeem expressed pride in the achievement, noting that the award would encourage emerging athletes in nurturing the sport in Pakistan.

“Alhamdulillah. Honored to receive the Global Breakthrough Athlete Award at the World Sports Summit in Dubai. This prestigious award was presented by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Muhammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum,” Arhsad wrote on his Instagram handle.

“Sincere thanks to the Dubai Sports Council for the kind invitation and warm hospitality. Thankful for the unwavering support, prayers, and encouragement from everyone who stood by me throughout this journey,” Arshad added.

“Proud to represent Pakistan on the global stage,” he concluded with gratitude.

It is pertinent to mention that the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Sports Award recognises exceptional sporting achievements and contributions worldwide.

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WATCH: Javelin ace Arshad wins ‘Global Breakthrough Athlete’ award

DUBAI: Pakistan ace javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem was conferred with the ‘Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Sports Award’ in the Global Breakthrough Athlete category here at the World Sports Summit.

The two-day summit, taking place on December 29-30, brings together over 1,500 athletes, sports leaders, and policymakers to discuss the future of the industry under the theme “Uniting the World Through Sport.”

Nadeem was honoured with the award on the back of his landmark triumph at the Paris Olympics, where he ended up with a gold medal after a record-breaking throw of 92.97 metres.

With this, Arshad broke Pakistan’s gold medal jinx at the Olympics, marking the country’s first in 40 years.

Following the accolade, Nadeem expressed pride in the achievement, noting that the award would encourage emerging athletes in nurturing the sport in Pakistan.

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“Proud to represent Pakistan on the global stage,” he concluded with gratitude.

It is pertinent to mention that the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Sports Award recognises exceptional sporting achievements and contributions worldwide.

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Arshad Nadeem set to light up inaugural World Sports Summit

Pakistan ace javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem is set light up the inaugural World Sports Summit, scheduled to take place in Dubai on December 29 and 30, 2025.

The event is the first of its kind and will bring together global stakeholders who are influential in shaping the present and future of sport and technology.

Among the participating leaders are business figures, Chief Executive Officers (CEO) and visionaries.

“The World Sports Summit is the most exclusive global gathering dedicated to inspiring the future of sport.

Built on values that reflect the human spirit of athletes and the universal vision of sports, WSS brings together leaders, legends, and innovators to create lasting impact,” the statement read on the official website.

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“Guided by the principles of Humanity & Resilience, Unity & Inclusion, Excellence, Innovation, and Legacy, the summit serves as a platform where ideas transform into action, collaborations cross borders, and sport becomes a force for progress and inspiration worldwide,” it added.

For those unaware, Pakistan Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem has also been selected as an honouree for the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makhtoum Global Sports Award 2025.

The star thrower has been requested to feature in the summit programme and to receive the award during a parallel official ceremony.

In its official communication, the Dubai Sports Council has requested all concerned authorities to provide the necessary facilitation for Nadeem’s travel and official procedures, while extending best wishes for his continued success.

The high-profile guest list also includes several sports icons from across disciplines, such as football greats Ronaldo, Carles Puyol, and Kaka, former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh, tennis star Sania Mirza, and professional MMA fighter Khamzat Chimaev.

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Arshad Nadeem claims javelin gold at National Games

KARACHI: Pakistan’s Olympic hero Arshad Nadeem reaffirmed his supremacy in javelin on Monday, clinching the gold medal at the 35th National Games with a commanding 81.1m throw.

Representing WAPDA, the Paris 2024 Olympic champion surged to the top of the leaderboard with his very first big effort, and no competitor came close to threatening his mark for the remainder of the competition. His throw stood unchallenged as the winning distance.

The silver medal also went to WAPDA through Yasir Sultan, whose best attempt of 70.77m placed him comfortably ahead of the rest but well short of Arshad’s benchmark. Pakistan Army’s Abrar secured bronze with a throw of 67.68m.

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Arshad, who became Pakistan’s first-ever individual Olympic gold medallist last year, is also serving as the flag-bearer for the National Games.

“Honoured to be the Flag Bearer at the National Games 2025 in Karachi,” he wrote on social media, lauding the electric atmosphere. “Amazing crowd and unforgettable energy.”

The star athlete performed a ceremonial throw at the glittering opening ceremony attended by Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori, Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah, Sindh Sports Minister Sardar Muhammad Bakhsh Mahar, and several prominent political figures, including PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

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Arshad Nadeem sets sights on Asian, Commonwealth Games

LAHORE: Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has shifted his focus to the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and the Diamond League after clinching gold at the Islamic Solidarity Games earlier this month.

Arshad lit the torch for the 35th National Games in the Punjab Stadium on Wednesday.

During the event, he spoke to the media and expressed gratitude for the support he has received and outlined his major international targets for the upcoming season.

“I am thankful to Allah for winning a medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games,” Arshad said, adding that being part of the torch relay ceremony was a moment of pride for him.

He also acknowledged the role of the Sports Board Punjab for providing training facilities and continuous backing throughout his journey.

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Arshad’s latest triumph came on November 19 at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Stadium, where he dominated the men’s javelin final with a best throw of 83.05 metres on his second attempt.

After a modest 74.00m opening throw, the Pakistani ace crossed the 80-metre mark with authority and never looked back. His series also included efforts of 77.06m, a foul on the fifth attempt, and a final throw of 77.98m.

Pakistan enjoyed a one-two finish in the event as Muhammad Yasir Sultan claimed the silver medal with a throw of 74.43m, while Nigeria’s Samuel Kure settled for bronze with a 75.46m effort.

Notably, Arshad was the only athlete in the competition to cross the 80-metre barrier, underlining his dominance on the day.

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PSB quashes lifetime ban on Arshad Nadeem’s coach Salman Butt

The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has set aside the lifetime ban imposed on athletics coach Salman Iqbal Butt, restoring the career of the man credited with shaping Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem.

The decision, issued by Senator Pervaiz Rashid acting as PSB adjudicator, declared the ban enforced by the Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) as “without lawful authority, unconstitutional, ultra vires and void ab initio.”

The AFP had sanctioned Butt on October 12, 2025, prompting him to challenge the ruling on grounds of flawed procedure and lack of jurisdiction.

After reviewing all submissions, the adjudicator overturned the sanction through a detailed order issued on November 13.

According to the judgment, the AFP failed to meet even the most basic requirements of due process.

Butt was never served a charge sheet, no inquiry report was shared with him, and he was not provided a meaningful opportunity to present a defense.

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The order emphasised that any penalty issued through such a defective process cannot stand in the eyes of the law.

Citing violations of Articles 4, 10-A and 25 of the Constitution, the adjudicator ruled that the lifetime ban was excessive, unsupported by AFP’s own regulations, and issued without constitutional authority.

The PSB also directed the AFP to immediately withdraw all adverse communications circulated to international bodies, including World Athletics and Asian Athletics, noting that the federation’s actions had harmed Butt’s global reputation.

It further restrained the AFP from issuing any defamatory or prejudicial communications against the coach in the future.

Interestingly, despite the AFP’s ban announcement last month, Salman Butt accompanied Arshad during his latest international outing, the Islamic Solidarity Games, one where Nadeem once again delivered gold with an 83.05m throw.

On the same stage, Yasir Sultan marked his debut with a remarkable 76.04m effort to secure silver, lifting Pakistan’s medal tally to four.

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Arshad Nadeem clinches javelin gold at Islamic Solidarity Games

RIYADH: Pakistan Javelin Ace added another feather to his cap by winning a gold medal at the sixth edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games here at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Stadium on Wednesday.

Arshad secured the gold with an 83.05 throw on his second attempt. The ace thrower did not have the best of starts as he hit the 74-meter mark in his first attempt and crossed the 80m barrier in the second attempt.

His fourth attempt yielded a 77.06m throw, while the fifth resulted in a foul. He finished his campaign with a 77.98m throw.

Meanwhile, another Pakistan athlete, Muhammad Yasir Sutlan, clinched silver with a 74.43m throw. Nigeria’s Samuel Kure bagged a bronze with 75.46m.

Apart from Arshad, no other participating athlete could cross the 80-meter mark in their six attempts. Yasir Sultan remained the second-best thrower, hitting a 76.04-meter mark in his final attempt.

Final Javelin Standings:

Arshad Nadeem – 83.05m
Samuel Kure – 75.46m
Yasir Sultan – 74.43m

The men’s Javelin throw competition featured eight competitors from six countries, including Arshad Nadeem and Yasir Sultan from Pakistan.

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Earlier, Pakistan’s Qudrat Ullah and Fatima Zahra clinched bronze medals after bowing out in the semi-finals of the boxing.

Qudrat clinched a Bronze medal in men’s 55kg boxing after suffering defeat from Egypt’s Amir Mohamed Farag Ahmed Kelany in the semi-final, whereas 19-year-old Fatima was also defeated by an Egyptian opponent in the semi-final.

Qudrat reached the semi-final after defeating Sudan’s Mohamed Othman 10-0 in the quarter-final. While Fatima crushed Algeria’s Hamda Melissa 5-0 in the 60kg quarter-final.

Besides this, Pakistan’s Arusha Saeed also secured a bronze medal in the women’s 57kg Kurash event. The victory marked Pakistan’s first accolade in the event.

For the unversed, the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games are currently held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 7 to 21, 2025, featuring athletes from across the Muslim world competing in a range of sports.

The games also marked a return to Saudi Arabia, which hosted the first edition in 2005 across the cities of Mecca, Medina, Jeddah, and Taif.

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Arshad Nadeem pens emotional note after World Athletics exit

TOKYO: Pakistan’s Javelin ace Arshad Nadeem shared an emotional message after crashing out from the 2025 World Athletics Championships held here at the Japan National Stadium on Thursday.

Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott emerged victorious with a gold after sending the Javelin to the season’s best – 88.16m throw in his fourth attempt.

While Grenada’s Anderson Peters bagged silver with his throw of 87.38m in his second attempt, and USA Curtis Thompson took the bronze medal for his throw of 86.67m.

Meanwhile, Arshad Nadeem had two foul throws in his quota of four. He recorded his best throw at 82.75 meters to finish in tenth place.

His arch-rival and the reigning world champion, Neeraj Chopra, also struggled and finished eighth.

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After the final, Arshad Nadeem took to social media, thanking fans for their unwavering support.

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“Dear Pakistanis, I want to thank each and every one of you for your unwavering support and love throughout the World Athletics Championships. Although I couldn’t achieve the result I had hoped for in the final, I am proud to have represented our nation on the biggest stage,” he wrote on X.

“Your prayers, messages, and encouragement mean the world to me. I know I let you all down, but I promise to come back stronger and work even harder to make you proud,” he said.

The 28-year-old admitted that his calf injury, which required surgery in July, hampered his preparation.

For the unversed, Arshad underwent surgery in July due to the injury, initially ruling him out of the key events and halting his preparation for the mega event.

“To be honest, I’ve been dealing with an injury since July 4th, which affected my preparation and fitness level. Despite this challenge, I gave it my all, and I appreciate the experience.

Thank you for believing in me and supporting me on this journey. I will keep pushing myself to achieve greatness, not just for myself, but for our nation. With love and gratitude, Arshad Nadeem,” he concluded.

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Javelin ace Arshad books spot in World Athletics Championships final

TOKYO: Pakistan Javelin ace Arshad Nadeem’s 85.25m throw secured him a place in the final of the World Athletics Championships here at the National Stadium on Wednesday.

Arshad Nadeem finished in fifth place and qualified for the final round in his third attempt with his season’s best throw. The 28-year-old was not at his best with a 74.17m opening throw.

From Arshad’s group B, Grenadian Anderson Peters and Kenyan Julius Yego also advanced with 85.96m and 89.53m throws. Later on, America’s Curtis Thompson also advanced with a throw of 84.72m.

Meanwhile, India’s Neeraj Chopra and the reigning champion finished behind Pakistan’s ace in his first attempt with an 84.85m throw.

Overall, 37 athletes competed in the qualifying round, with 12 of them advancing through to the final.

World Athletics Championships Finalists List

1. Anderson Peters, Grenada

2. Julian Weber, Germany

3. Julius Yego, Kenya

4. Dawid Wegner, Poland

5. Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan

6. Neeraj Chopra, India

7. Curtis Thompson, USA

8. Jakub Vadlejch, Czechia

9. Keshorn Walcott, Trinidad & Tobago

10. Sachin Yadav, India

11. Cameron McEntyre, Australia

12. Rumesh Pathirage, Sri Lanka

World Athletics Championships 2025 Men’s Javelin Throw Start List

Qualifiers Group A: Julian Weber (GER), Neeraj Chopra (IND), Keshorn Walcott (TTO), Jakub Vadlejch (CZE), Cyprian Mrzygłód (POL), Lassi Etelätalo (FIN), Edis Matusevičius (LTU), Yuta Sakiyama (JPN), Sachin Yadav (IND), Marc Anthony Minichello (USA), Roderick Genki Dean (JPN), Dawid Wegner (POL), Leandro Ramos (POR), Sumedha Ranasinghe (SRI), Haoran Hu (CHN), Sindri Hrafn Guðmundsson (ISL), Billy Julio López (COL), Keyshawn Strachan (BAH), Pedro Henrique Rodrigues (BRA)

Qualifiers Group B: Arshad Nadeem (PAK), Anderson Peters (GRN), Julius Yego (KEN), Luiz Mauricio da Silva (BRA), Oliver Helander (FIN), Curtis Thompson (USA), Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage (SRI), Douw Smit (RSA), Artur Felfner (UKR), Simon Wieland (SUI), Marcin Krukowski (POL), Cameron McEntyre (AUS), Eemil Porvari (FIN), Yash Vir Singh (IND), Martin Konečný (CZE), Gen Naganuma (JPN), Rohit Yadav (IND), Lars Anthony Flaming (PAR)

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Pakistan-India showdown looms as javelin aces Nadeem, Chopra chase world gold

JAPAN: Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem and India’s javelin ace Neeraj Chopra will battle for gold in a potential final clash at the World Athletics Championship after the qualifying groups were announced on Tuesday.

Although both athletes have been placed in separate groups, there is an ample chance of a final showdown if they advance to the final.

This will be the first time since the 2024 Paris Olympics that Arshad and Neeraj are expected to compete against each other.

Arshad Nadeem is placed in Group B alongside Grenada’s Anderson Peters, whereas defending champions Neeraj Chopra are in Group A alongside Germany’s Julian Weber.

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The Qualifying round will commence at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Wednesday, September 17, with the final taking place on Thursday, September 18.

Arshad Nadeem’s qualifying round is scheduled to begin at 4:45 PM Pakistan Standard Time.

Javelin Throw Schedule

September 17, Wednesday Men’s javelin throw Qualification – Group A 3:10 PM

September 17, Wednesday Men’s javelin throw Qualification – Group B 4:45 PM

September 18, Thursday Men’s javelin throw Final 3:13 PM

World Athletics Championships 2025 Men’s Javelin Throw Start List

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