US EditionArshad Nadeem and Yasir Sultan Win Gold and Silver Medals at Islamic Solidarity Games 2025
Arshad Nadeem won gold with an 83.05m throw despite recent calf surgery and a 10th-place finish at the World Championships, aiming to regain full fitness by early next year.
- On Wednesday, Arshad Nadeem defended his Islamic Solidarity Games men’s javelin gold at Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Stadium, while Muhammad Yasir claimed silver for Pakistan.
- Nadeem underwent calf‑muscle surgery in England in July this year and has not fully recovered after a disappointing 10th‑place finish at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo.
- Nadeem's best was 83.05m in his second attempt, followed by 82.48m and 77.06m, while Yasir's final throw was 76.04m, earning silver.
- Team travel was disrupted by an around eight‑hour flight delay, and longtime coach Salman Butt was cleared to accompany the squad after approaching the Pakistan Sports Board and Pakistan Olympic Association.
- Nadeem is Pakistan's most successful track‑and‑field athlete with Olympic gold last year, also winning 2022 Commonwealth gold at 90.18m and a World Championships silver in 2023.
15 Articles
15 Articles
Arshad Nadeem and Yasir Sultan win gold and silver medals at Islamic Solidarity Games 2025
Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem and Asian Championship 2023 bronze medallist Yasir Sultan finished first and second at the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh. Arshad and Yasir were the center of attention in the javelin throw final at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium as they were coming in with the best record of throws in the season among seven javelin throwers in the competition. Arshad successfully defended his …
Arshad Nadeem defends Islamic Solidarity Games title as Yasir claims silver
RIYADH: Pakistan's star athlete Arshad Nadeem added another feather to his cap by successfully defending his Islamic Solidarity Games' gold medal in men's Javelin here at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Stadium on Wednesday.His...
Supporters concluded their participation in the sixth Islamic Solidarity Games, currently held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, by receiving a silver medal and bronzetin yesterday.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Left, 40% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
