Arshad Nadeem defends Islamic Solidarity Games title
Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem successfully retained his Islamic Solidarity Games gold medal with another commanding performance on Wednesday.
The Olympic gold medalist opened the final with a confident 75.44-metre throw, immediately placing himself at the top of the overall standings.
Nadeem extended his advantage with a powerful 83.05-metre throw on his second attempt, strengthening his position as the clear leader.
He maintained his dominance by recording another impressive 82.48-metre effort on his third attempt during the competitive final.
His fourth throw reached 77.06 metres, while the officials ruled his fifth attempt invalid after reviewing the technique.
Nadeem concluded his series with a confident 77.98-metre throw, sealing the top position with consistent and composed efforts.
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No other competitor managed to cross the eighty-metre mark.
Compatriot Muhammad Yasir delivered a 76.04-metre throw on his final attempt, securing the silver medal with a strong finish.
Nigeria’s Samuel Adams Kure earned the bronze medal with a fifth-round effort measuring 76.01 metres during the challenging contest.
He slipped from second place after managing 75.84 metres on his final attempt, failing to recover the earlier advantage.
Nadeem’s victory followed his disappointing World Championship outing two months earlier, where he missed the top-eight qualification mark.
He had opened that final with 82.73 metres, added another 82.75 metres later, but fouled twice and missed progression.
