Pakistan's javelin star Arshad Nadeem has earned a spot in the prestigious Forbes Asia 30 under 30 list, making the nation proud once again. 

 

His inclusion comes after a series of historic performances that have reshaped the country's sporting legacy. Most notably, Arshad Nadeem won Pakistan its first-ever Olympic gold medal in an individual sport at the Paris 2024 Olympics. His record-breaking 92.97m throw not only secured the top podium spot but also set a new Olympic record.

 

Even before his Olympic triumph, Arshad had been steadily making his mark. He won gold at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Turkey and the Commonwealth Games in 2022. In 2023, he secured a silver medal at the World Athletics Championships, further proving his consistency on the global stage.

 

Following his Olympic win, Arshad received national recognition. A road in Islamabad was named in his honour, and in a heartwarming gesture, his father-in-law gifted him a buffalo, as a gesture of expressing great pride that his family and the nation felt.

 

In 2024, Arshad continued to dominate the field, winning gold at the Asian Athletics Championship in Gumi, South Korea, with a powerful 86.40m throw.

 

At just 28, Arshad Nadeem's journey from Mian Channu to global stardom is now etched in history, and his spot in the Forbes list is a well-deserved milestone in a truly inspiring career.