In Budapest, something special happened. Arshad Nadeem, who throws javelin, did something amazing. He became the first Pakistani to achieve this. He won a medal at a big event called the World Athletics Championship. This is a big moment for Pakistan.
The Pakistani sportsman was just behind Neeraj Chopra from India. They had a close match. In his third throw, he achieved 87.82m. This got him a silver medal. It was an impressive performance.
Neeraj Chopra is a talented athlete representing India. His expertise lies in the javelin throw. Impressively, he secured a gold medal with a throw measuring 88.17m. On the other hand, Jakub Vadlejch from the Czech Republic also showcased his skills. He managed to clinch the third position in the competition.
Arshad began the international event on a shaky note. However, his second attempt was impressive, reaching 82.81m. He outdid himself on the third throw with 87.82 meters. By his fourth try, he managed a close 87.12m throw. His performance showed improvement with each attempt.
In his fifth try, the Pakistani Olympic athlete threw about 80m. His final throw was even longer at 81.86m.
A Pakistani runner made history. He came from a small town named Khanewal in Punjab. He did something special. For the first time, he won a medal for Pakistan at the World Athletics Championship. It was a big moment.
Just a few days back, the 26-year-old managed to reach the final of the World Athletics Championship. He did this by making his best throw ever, reaching a distance of 86.79m.
In the month of May this year, something amazing happened. Arshad stood out as a star, grabbing a shiny gold medal during the 34th National Games. His trick? He tossed his javelin super far, reaching an impressive 78.02 meters! Arshad was a key player in the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) team for the National Games, and as a result of his incredible performance, he proudly took that gold medal to be cherished at home.
In the year before this one, he reached a big goal. He threw something super far, like 90.18 meters, in Birmingham. This won him the top prize in the Commonwealth Games. After just a short time, he won another top prize in the Islamic Games in Turkey.
