Pakistan’s hopes of bagging a medal at the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024 suffered a major blow as the country’s star athlete, Arshad Nadeem, revealed that his only javelin has been damaged beyond repair. The 27-year-old javelin thrower, who is Pakistan’s sole hope for a medal in the prestigious event, disclosed that the javelin he possesses is no longer of world-class quality due to extensive use.
Javelin “breaks” beyond repair
Arshad Nadeem, who is the national record holder for javelin throw, said that he and his coach are working with the federation to procure a new javelin before the Olympics begin in August. However, the cost of a world-class javelin is estimated to be between 7 to 8 lakhs, making it a significant financial burden for the athlete and his team.
Despite the setback, Arshad Nadeem is not losing hope and is fully focused on his training. He recently completed a five-week training session in South Africa and is now gearing up for the Olympics. Discussions with a company are ongoing, and efforts are being made to secure a new javelin for the athlete.
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Arshad Nadeem is a rising star in Pakistan’s sports scene and has been making waves internationally. He recently won the bronze medal at the Asian Athletics Championships and is widely regarded as one of Pakistan’s most promising young athletes. All eyes will be on him as he takes on the world’s best javelin throwers in Paris, and the nation will be rooting for him to bring home a medal.
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