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Business Recorder
3 days ago
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- Business Recorder
Arshad Nadeem wins Asian Athletics Championship with a stunning 86.40m throw
Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem won the men's javelin final at the Asian Athletics Championship in Gumi, South Korea after throwing a stunning 86.40m. India's Sachin Yadav took the silver medal with a 85.16 meter and Japan's Yuta Sakiyama won the bronze medal with an 83.75 meter throw. Pakistan's Muhammad Yasir threw 70.53 meter and 75.39m. President Asif Ali Zardari congratulated the whole nation and said Nadeem 'has once again brought glory to Pakistan'. 'He had excellent performance throughout the championship, including in the final,' the president was quoted as saying in a post on X by PPP. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Nadeem continued to make the nation proud. 'Arshad Nadeem's hard work, dedication and remarkable success serve as an inspiring example for young athletes.' Earlier, the Olympic champion was honoured as Asia's Best Athlete for 2024 by the Asian Athletics Federation (AAF). The award was announced during the AAF's annual meeting held in South Korea, where Arshad received special recognition for his exceptional performances on the international stage, particularly his record-breaking feats at the Paris Olympics. Arshad's crowning moment came when he threw a staggering 92.97 metres in the final round of the javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics, the longest throw in Olympic history. The throw not only earned him a gold medal but also marked Pakistan's first Olympic gold in four decades.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Jonah Chang sets PB in shot put at Asian Athletics meet
NATIONAL shot putter Jonah Chang Rigan broke his personal best at the Asian Athletics Federation (AAF) in Gumi, South Korea, a short while ago. The 22-year-old athlete threw 18.05 metres (m) to improve his personal best of 17.11m set at the Queensland Open in Brisbane in March. However, in Thursday's (May 29) tournament, Jonah finished 10th out of 12 participants. The gold medal went to Iranian Mohammadreza Tayebiseifkoti who threw 20.32m while Chinese athlete Xing Jialiang won silver (19.97m) and Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Daoud Tolu won bronze (19.92m). Meanwhile, the national men's 4x400m quartet, consisting of Anas Ariffin, Luqmanul Hakim Khairul Akmal, Umar Osman and Muhammad Sayyid Amin, finished seventh with a time of 3 minutes 14.55 seconds (s). The gold medal was won by the Qatari quartet with a time of 3:03.52s while the silver went to the Indian squad (3:03.67s) and the bronze was won by China (3:03.73s). Meanwhile, national discus thrower Queenie Ting finished eighth out of 10 participants after six attempts with the best throw of 47.96m at the championship.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Shot putter Jonah sets new personal best record in South Korea
NATIONAL shot putter Jonah Chang Rigan broke his personal best at the Asian Athletics Federation (AAF) in Gumi, South Korea, a short while ago. The 22-year-old athlete threw 18.05 metres (m) to improve his personal best of 17.11m set at the Queensland Open in Brisbane in March. However, in Thursday's (May 29) tournament, Jonah finished 10th out of 12 participants. The gold medal went to Iranian Mohammadreza Tayebiseifkoti who threw 20.32m while Chinese athlete Xing Jialiang won silver (19.97m) and Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Daoud Tolu won bronze (19.92m). Meanwhile, the national men's 4x400m quartet, consisting of Anas Ariffin, Luqmanul Hakim Khairul Akmal, Umar Osman and Muhammad Sayyid Amin, finished seventh with a time of 3 minutes 14.55 seconds (s). The gold medal was won by the Qatari quartet with a time of 3:03.52s while the silver went to the Indian squad (3:03.67s) and the bronze was won by China (3:03.73s). Meanwhile, national discus thrower Queenie Ting finished eighth out of 10 participants after six attempts with the best throw of 47.96m at the championship.
Barnama
5 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
Shot Putter Jonah Sets New Personal Best Record In South Korea
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- National shot putter Jonah Chang Rigan broke his personal best at the Asian Athletics Federation (AAF) in Gumi, South Korea, a short while ago. The 22-year-old athlete threw 18.05 metres (m) to improve his personal best of 17.11m set at the Queensland Open in Brisbane in March. However, in today's tournament, Jonah finished 10th out of 12 participants.
Business Recorder
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Olympian Arshad Nadeem named Asia's Best Athlete of 2024
Pakistan's javelin throw sensation and Olympic gold medalist, Arshad Nadeem, has been honoured as Asia's Best Athlete for 2024 by the Asian Athletics Federation (AAF), marking a proud and historic achievement for the country. The award was announced during the AAF's annual meeting held in South Korea, where Arshad received special recognition for his exceptional performances on the international stage, particularly his record-breaking feats at the Paris Olympics. Arshad's crowning moment came when he threw a staggering 92.97 metres in the final round of the javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics, the longest throw in Olympic history. The throw not only earned him a gold medal but also marked Pakistan's first Olympic gold in four decades. His journey to the top was not without setbacks. He began the Olympic final with a foul throw but recovered with an 88.72m throw in the third round, edging past the Czech Republic's Jakub Vadlejch. Zardari confers Hilal-i-Imtiaz on Arshad Nadeem He went on to throw 79.40m and 84.87m in subsequent rounds. But it was his final throw of 91.79m, the second-longest in Olympic history, which confirmed his supremacy and left the sporting world in awe. The AAF's award underscores Arshad Nadeem's rising stature in global athletics and highlights Pakistan's growing footprint in international sports. The achievement has sparked widespread celebration in Pakistan, with fans, officials, and fellow athletes lauding Arshad's contribution to national pride. Speaking after receiving the award, Arshad expressed hope that his success would inspire the next generation of athletes in Pakistan. 'I want young people to believe that with dedication and hard work, nothing is impossible,' he said. The recognition adds to a remarkable year for Arshad and sets a new benchmark for Pakistani athletics on the Asian and global stage.
