All eyes on Arshad Nadeem as Pakistan reveals squad for 2025 Asian Athletics Championship

Pakistan has named a small but talented squad for the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships, set to be held in Gumi, South Korea, from May 27 to 31.

Leading the team is Olympic and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Arshad Nadeem, who will once again represent the country in the javelin throw. He will be joined by Yasir Sultan, a rising talent in the same event.

The squad also features Shajar Abbas and Mueed Baloch, both competing in the men’s 400m sprint events.

Tameen Khan is the lone female athlete to qualify and will take part in the women’s 100m sprint.

Shajar, regarded as Pakistan’s fastest sprinter, has shown great progress recently and is expected to make his mark at the Asian level.

This championship will serve as a key stepping stone for Pakistani athletes ahead of larger international events. While Arshad Nadeem is already an established star, the rest of the team will be aiming to use this platform to build their reputations on the global stage.

The Pakistan Athletics Federation has expressed confidence in the squad, hoping the athletes will not only participate but also compete for medals.