Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Arshad Nadeem Wins Gold Despite Injury
Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan's Olympic javelin champion, won another gold medal in the Islamic Solidarity Games.
Even though he's not fully recovered from a calf surgery, he's trying to get back to his best form with a rehabilitation plan.
Arshad Nadeem won a gold medal in the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh
He is still recovering from a calf surgery in July
Nadeem's performance was below his usual standard due to the injury
He previously won gold at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games
Nadeem is working on a rehabilitation program to fully recover by early next year
- Who
- Arshad Nadeem
- What
- Won a gold medal in the Islamic Solidarity Games
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Why
- To represent Pakistan and compete in international events
Nadeem's Performance
Nadeem's Injury
Throw Distance
Nadeem's Performance
83.05m in Riyadh
Nadeem's Injury
Below his usual standard due to injury
- Previous Achievements
- Olympic gold medal (2021), Commonwealth Games gold medal (2022), World Championships silver medal (2023)
- Injury Status
- Still recovering from calf surgery in July 2023
- Best Throw
- 92.97m (Olympic record)