Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem failed to perform up to the mark and was ruled out of the final round of the World Athletics Championship 2025.
The much-anticipated qualification round saw Arshad and Neeraj back on the field after months of anticipation. Both athletes have built a strong rivalry, with fans from both sides of the border closely following their performances.
In the final round on Thursday, Arshad Nadeem’s first throw was 82.73 meters. Curtis Thompson of the United States recorded a throw of 86.67 meters in the first throw. Grenada’s Anderson Peters achieved 84.59 meters on his opening attempt. India’s Neeraj Chopra registered a first throw of 83.65 meters and Sachin Yadav 86.27 meters on his first attempt.
Later, Arshad Nadeem’s second throw was missed. Grenada’s Anderson Peters recorded 87.38m on his second throw. German Julian Weber registered 86.11m on his second attempt. Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra's second throw was 84.03m.
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Arshad Nadeem's third throw was 82.75m, while he threw a foul in his fourth attempt.
Trinidad’s Keshorn Walcott recorded 88.16 meters on his fourth throw. The top 10 athletes from the preliminary round advanced to the second round.
Later, both India's Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem were eliminated from the medal race. Arshad missed two of his four attempts and failed to secure a spot among the top eight athletes.
Arshad Nadeem finished 10th out of 12 competitors. His best throw of the event was 82.75 meters. Neeraj's best throw was 84.03m.
Trinidad’s Walcott clinched the gold medal in the javelin throw with Grenada’s Peters securing the silver medal. American athlete Curtis Thompson won the bronze.
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem finished 10th out of 12 competitors. Defending champion Neeraj Chopra also failed to win a medal.
Arshad’s message to fans
Ahead of the competition, Arshad Nadeem appealed to his supporters to keep him in their prayers. His fans in Pakistan have shown overwhelming encouragement as he prepares for another high-stakes event.
The final of the javelin throw at the World Athletics Championship is scheduled for September 18. Today’s qualification round will determine who advances to that crucial stage.
This will be the first time Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra compete against each other since the brief tensions between India and Pakistan in May. Their rivalry has become symbolic, drawing attention far beyond athletics and turning their contests into must-watch events.
