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Arshad Nadeem Retains Islamic Solidarity Games Javelin Title With 83.05m in Riyadh

The 83.05m win produced Pakistan's first gold–silver result of these Games.

Overview

  • Muhammad Yasir secured silver with a 76.04m throw on his final attempt, edging Nigeria’s Samuel Adams Kure by 0.03m.
  • Kure claimed bronze at 76.01m, and no other finalist cleared 80m across six attempts.
  • Nadeem’s series peaked on his second throw and remained below his 2025 season best of 86.40m and his 92.97m Olympic record.
  • The final at Riyadh’s Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium featured seven competitors and delivered a 1–2 finish for Pakistan.
  • Local reports noted coach Salman Butt’s presence in Riyadh following a lifetime ban issued in October by Pakistan’s athletics federation.