Pakistan’s javelin star Arshad Nadeem faces an uncertain return to international athletics as he prepares for surgery in England to treat a persistent muscle injury.

 

The Olympic hero has been struggling with a calf muscle issue that has disrupted his training since earlier this year. He recently travelled to the UK for treatment, and he is now set to undergo surgery, followed by a crucial rehabilitation phase.

 

Dr Ali Bajwa, a renowned orthopaedic specialist based in Cambridge and one of the key figures overseeing Arshad’s treatment, confirmed that the process will be slow but steady.

 

“Please pray for Arshad’s recovery,” said Dr Bajwa. “We want the treatment to go well so he can return to international competition. The process will take time, but we are hopeful.”

 

Arshad spoke about the injury in an interview with a private news channel last week, sharing how the pain had restricted his training intensity since his return from international events earlier this year.

 

He is set to participate in the Diamond League in Poland on August 16, but his participation now remains uncertain as his focus shifts to long-term recovery.

 

His absence is a blow to Pakistan’s preparations for the upcoming World Athletics Championships, but doctors have made it clear that there will be no shortcuts in his recovery.

 

Arshad Nadeem shot to fame after winning gold at the Paris Olympics 2024 with a record-breaking throw of 92.97 metres, securing Pakistan’s first-ever gold medal in athletics. He added another gold at the Asian Athletics Championships earlier this year, strengthening his status as one of the country’s greatest sports icons.

 

For now, his fans and the nation’s sporting fraternity must wait and hope for his successful recovery and return to competition with the same power and determination that made him a legend.