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PCB chairman hails Arshad Nadeem’s gold medal win at Asian Athletics Championship

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has extended heartfelt congratulations to Arshad Nadeem after he clinched gold in the javelin final at the Asian Athletics Championship in Gumi, South Korea.

Arshad Nadeem, while competing internationally for the first time since last year’s Paris Olympics, has once again made the nation proud.

He clinched the gold medal at the Asian Athletics Championship with a stunning throw of 86.40 meters in the men’s javelin throw final.

In a statement brimming with national pride, Naqvi lauded Arshad’s achievement, calling it a moment of honour for the entire nation.

“Well done, Arshad Nadeem, well done! We are proud of you,” said Naqvi.

He also congratulated Arshad’s coach and family, acknowledging the role they played behind the scenes.

“Arshad is a true son of the soil, and once again, he has made every Pakistani hold their head high with pride,” Mohsin Naqvi added.

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The Olympic champion started off with throws of 75.64m and 76.80m in his first two attempts, gradually building momentum before hitting his peak in the final round.

Meanwhile, the PCB Chairman highlighted the immense joy his victory has brought to the people of Pakistan.

“This victory is a result of sheer hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment,” said Naqvi.

He went on to say that the entire nation is overjoyed by this historic feat and proud of Arshad, one of Pakistan’s most gifted athletes.

“Arshad has truly won hearts by making Pakistan’s flag fly high in South Korea,” the PCB chief stated.

Mohsin Naqvi also emphasised the significance of defeating top athletes from countries like India to win the championship.

“Beating athletes from India and other nations and winning the title is a massive honour for Pakistan,” he said.

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Pakistan contingent reaches Bangkok for Asian Athletics Championship

Pakistan’s contingent comprised sprinters Shajar Abbas, Abdul Mueed Baloch and Esha Imran and Javelin thrower Muhammad Yasir on Monday, stepped foot in Bangkok to participate in the Asian Athletics Championship.

According to the details, the four-athlete national contingent flew off from Karachi on Sunday midnight and reached Bangkok in the wee hours of Monday.

In the continental event, Shajar Abbas will compete in the 100 and 200m sprint while Abdul Mueed Baloch also known as “Baloch Bolt” will compete in the 200 and 400m race.

The only female athlete in the national contingent, Esha Imran, will represent Pakistan in the 200m and 400m categories.

Meanwhile, Muhammad Yasir will partake in the Javelin.

The Asian Athletics Championship will run from July 12 to 16 at the Suphachalasai National Stadium.

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Arshad Nadeem ruled out of Asian Athletics Championship

Renowned Pakistan Javelin thrower and Olympian Arshad Nadeem has been ruled out of the Asian Athletics Championship, the Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP)’s president Akram Sahi shared on Wednesday.

President Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) Akram Sahi, alongside the athlete, held a press conference here and announced that the latter will not be available for the Asian championship due to an injury to his left knee.

“Arshad is not fit to participate in the Asian Athletics Championship,” shared Sahi.

Sahi also held WAPDA accountable for Arshad Nadeem’s injury and alleged that the department forced him to participate in the recently-held National Games where he returned with a gold medal.

“Arshad was forced to participate in the National Games. We had warned WAPDA from taking any risk in Arshad’s case as he just recovered from a knee injury,” Sahi said.

Akram Sahi went on to assert that the track used during the National Games in Quetta was not up to the mark and played a major role in Arshad Nadeem sustaining the injury.

“Just for a medal, Arshad was forced to participate in the event in Quetta where the track is also not up to the mark,” Sahid claimed.

The AFP President further requested WAPDA’s high-ups to take care of their national heroes.

“Questions should be asked from higher authorities. We need to take care of our players,” he reiterated.

It is worth mentioning here that Pakistan’s Commonwealth Games hero Arshad Nadeem recently competed in the National Games.

He outpowered his opponents to get his hands on the gold medal in the ongoing 34th edition of the tournament.

Arshad showcased his potential and proved his mettle once again as he recorded the longest throw of 78.02m in his third attempt. His attempt was unmatched by any of his competitors and consequently clinched the gold medal.

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