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TOKYO: Pakistan’s Javelin ace Arshad Nadeem shared an emotional message after crashing out from the 2025 World Athletics Championships held here at the Japan National Stadium on Thursday.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott emerged victorious with a gold after sending the Javelin to the season’s best – 88.16m throw in his fourth attempt.
While Grenada’s Anderson Peters bagged silver with his throw of 87.38m in his second attempt, and USA Curtis Thompson took the bronze medal for his throw of 86.67m.
Meanwhile, Arshad Nadeem had two foul throws in his quota of four. He recorded his best throw at 82.75 meters to finish in tenth place.
His arch-rival and the reigning world champion, Neeraj Chopra, also struggled and finished eighth.
After the final, Arshad Nadeem took to social media, thanking fans for their unwavering support.
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“Dear Pakistanis, I want to thank each and every one of you for your unwavering support and love throughout the World Athletics Championships. Although I couldn’t achieve the result I had hoped for in the final, I am proud to have represented our nation on the biggest stage,” he wrote on X.
“Your prayers, messages, and encouragement mean the world to me. I know I let you all down, but I promise to come back stronger and work even harder to make you proud,” he said.
The 28-year-old admitted that his calf injury, which required surgery in July, hampered his preparation.
For the unversed, Arshad underwent surgery in July due to the injury, initially ruling him out of the key events and halting his preparation for the mega event.
“To be honest, I’ve been dealing with an injury since July 4th, which affected my preparation and fitness level. Despite this challenge, I gave it my all, and I appreciate the experience.
Thank you for believing in me and supporting me on this journey. I will keep pushing myself to achieve greatness, not just for myself, but for our nation. With love and gratitude, Arshad Nadeem,” he concluded.
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