Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem expressed regret over falling short in the men’s javelin final at the World Athletics Championship 2025, citing an injury that hampered his preparations.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Nadeem shared a heartfelt note with his fans, thanking them for their “unwavering support” and acknowledging his disappointment at not securing a medal.
“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.
Revealing that he had been struggling with an injury since July 4, Nadeem admitted that it affected his preparation and fitness. “Despite this challenge, I gave it my all, and I appreciate the experience. I know I let you all down, but I promise to come back stronger and work even harder to make you proud,” he added.
Performance in the Final
Nadeem’s medal hopes ended after failing to qualify for the top eight. He opened with a throw of 82.73m, fouled on his second attempt, and managed 82.75m on his third. His fourth throw was again ruled a foul, leaving him outside the cutoff for three more attempts.
Meanwhile, Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott claimed the world title with a throw of 88.16m, his first global gold since winning Olympic glory in 2012. Grenada’s Anderson Peters secured silver with 87.38m, while American Curtis Thompson took bronze at 86.67m, earning the U.S. its first men’s javelin medal since 2007.
India’s Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra also missed the podium, finishing eighth with 84.03m, far below his season best of 90.23m. His compatriot Sachin Yadav impressed with a personal best of 86.27m, narrowly missing a medal and finishing fourth.
Germany’s Julian Weber, the season leader, underperformed with 86.11m to take fifth, while Kenya’s former world champion Julius Yego withdrew after injuring his ankle.
Despite the setback, Arshad Nadeem reassured fans that he will continue to “push for Pakistan” and return stronger in upcoming competitions.
