Arshad Nadeem Breaks Into World’s Top 5 Javelin Throwers
LAHORE, Pakistan – Pakistan’s Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem has secured the 4th position in World Athletics’ latest javelin rankings, cementing his status among the sport’s elite despite limited competitive appearances this season.
Key Highlights
🏅 Current Standing:
- 1,370 points (4th globally)
- Only 1 competition this season (Asian Athletics Championships – Gold)
- Trails Neeraj Chopra (1,445 pts), Anderson Peters (1,431), Julian Weber (1,407)
📈 Road Ahead:
- Expected to compete in 2-3 tournaments before September’s World Championships
- Strong performances could propel him into top 3
Why This Matters
🔥 Historic Achievements:
- Olympic Gold (Paris 2024) with record 92.97m throw
- Ended Pakistan’s 51-year drought at Asian Athletics Championships (Gold, 86.40m)
🇵🇰 National Pride: First Pakistani since 1973 to win Asian javelin gold (after Allah Dada & Muhammad Younis).
Women’s Rankings Snapshot
- Haruka Kitaguchi (JPN) – 1,405 pts
- Adriana Vilagos (SRB) – 1,351
- Jo-Ane Du Plessis (RSA) – 1,318
Visual Suggestion: [Infographic: Arshad’s career trajectory vs. current top 10]
