DOHA — Pakistan’s javelin ace Arshad Nadeem kicked off his campaign in the World Athletics Championships final with a strong opening throw of 82.73 meters.
The effort placed him among the early contenders in the high-stakes final, drawing loud cheers from fans both in the stadium and back home in Pakistan. Nadeem, who has previously made history as an Olympic medalist, is aiming to secure another major honor for the country.
Sports analysts described the opening attempt as “solid and composed,” noting that the Pakistani star has more room to push his limits in the upcoming rounds.
Pakistani supporters, tracking his every move, expressed hope that Nadeem will maintain consistency and challenge for the top positions in what is considered one of the most competitive javelin contests of the year.