Coach Defends Arshad Nadeem After World Championships Flop Show, Accuses Federation of Lack of Support

Coach defends Arshad Nadeem after World Championships flop show, accuses Federation of lack of support

Iqbal revealed in his response to the Pakistan Sports Board how the Pakistan Amateur Athletics Federation has totally disassociated itself from Nadeem’s training and campaigns for the last year or more.

Arshad Nadeem’s coach defends role after Tokyo setback

Arshad Nadeem’s coach, Salman Iqbal Butt, has defended his position after being questioned about the athlete’s poor performance at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo. He submitted a written response to the Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP), explaining his role and the circumstances that led to the result. Butt reminded the federation that he became Arshad’s coach and mentor in 2021. Since then, the javelin thrower has won sever…

Arshad Nadeem's Coach Hits Back At Athletics Body After World Championships' Setback - Pakistan Live News

Ace javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem (right) and his coach Salman Iqbal Butt (left) visit Aitchison College, Lahore. — Facebook/@arshadnadeem76 KARACHI: Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem’s coach, Salman Iqbal Butt, has submitted a formal response to the Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP), defending his role after the body sought an explanation regarding the athlete’s disappointing performance at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Toky…