Arshad Nadeem will compete in the men’s javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics, held at the Stade de France on Thursday. Nadeem secured his spot with a throw of 86.59m, a season best, while India’s Neeraj Chopra and Grenada’s Anderson Peters also qualified with throws of 89.34m and 86.59m, respectively.
In a video message, Nadeem asked fans to pray for his success, while Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam voiced his support for Nadeem’s bid for gold.
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The javelin throw final is scheduled for 11:25 PM PST on August 8, 2024, and will be broadcast on ASports. Nadeem, Pakistan’s key hope for a medal, previously won silver at the 2023 World Championship and gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Pakistan last won an Olympic medal in 1992.
