(Web Desk) – Pakistan is basking in national pride following an extraordinary performance by javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, who claimed the gold medal at the Asian Athletics Championships.

Celebrated widely by fans and experts alike, Nadeem’s achievement has sparked discussions about his potential to become one of the greatest athletes in the sport’s history, especially given his ability to excel despite limited access to world-class training facilities.

The 28-year-old athlete sealed his win with a powerful final throw measuring 86.40 meters, firmly establishing his supremacy in the competition. Nadeem, who previously set an Olympic record with a staggering 92.97-meter throw at the 2024 Paris Olympics, nearly matched the championship record of 86.72 meters.

India’s Sachin Yadav earned the silver medal with a best throw of 85.16 meters, while Japan’s Yuta Sakiyama secured bronze, reaching 83.75 meters.

Top government officials, including President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, warmly congratulated Nadeem for his continuous efforts to elevate Pakistan’s presence on the international sports stage.

The victory has drawn widespread acclaim from athletes, political figures, and the general public, marking a historic moment for Pakistani athletics.

This gold medal triumph ends a 50-year wait for Pakistan at the Asian Athletics Championships. The last time the nation stood atop the podium was in 1973, when Allah Dada and Muhammad Younis brought home gold in the javelin throw and 800 meters, respectively, during the event hosted in Marikina, Philippines.