Arshad Nadeem’s achievements and world records in the OlympicsArshad Nadeem has made significant strides in the javelin throw, particularly after his performance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Here are the key highlights and achievements from his career, especially focusing on his accomplishments after the Olympics:

1. Olympic Gold Medal at Paris 2024: Arshad Nadeem won the gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a world-record throw of 92.97 meters. This throw not only secured him the top spot but also set a new Olympic and Asian record. His performance was particularly notable as he outperformed a highly competitive field, including India’s Neeraj Chopra, who secured silver with an 89.45-meter throw.
2. World Athletics Championships 2023: Nadeem continued to showcase his prowess by winning a silver medal at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest. He achieved a throw of 87.82 meters, narrowly missing gold but securing Pakistan’s first-ever medal at the World Championships.
3. Commonwealth Games 2022: At the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Nadeem set a new Games record with a throw of 90.18 meters, winning the gold medal. This achievement marked him as the first Pakistani athlete to win a gold medal in javelin at the Commonwealth Games.

These milestones not only highlight Arshad Nadeem’s dominance in javelin throwing but also underline his role as a trailblazer in Pakistani athletics, inspiring a new generation of athletes in the region​.