Pakistan’s premier javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has marked his return to international competition with a commendable fourth-place finish in the Diamond League, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
After a year away from the international stage, he regained his form and rhythm before the Paris Olympics.
Nadeem showcased his skills and resilience in the highly competitive event.
In his first attempt, Arshad threw 74.11 meters and gradually improved his throws.
On his second attempt, he threw 80.28 meters, and on his third attempt, he achieved a throw of 82.71 meters, placing him in the top three.
In his fourth attempt, he threw 82.17 meters, but Jacob Vadlejch surpassed him with an 85-meter throw in the same round.
In the fifth round, Arshad needed a significant throw to make it to the top three, but his throw of 84.21 meters was not enough, leaving him in fourth position.
This was Arshad's first major event since August 2023.
Having recently made a comeback after surgery, he is a key hope for Pakistan to win a medal at the Paris Olympics this month.
Remember, after claiming the silver medal in the World Championship in Hungary last year, Arshad had to miss a few events also including the Hangzhou Asian Games due to knee injury.
After featuring in the Diamond League, Arshad will return home on July 8 and will undergo a few days training at Lahore before flying back to Paris on July 24 to take part in the Olympics.