Pakistan’s medal hopes at the Asian Games have been dealt a blow, with javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem pulling out of the tournament due to injury.

Arshad Nadeem was scheduled to participate in the javelin throw events tomorrow, hoping for a medal for Pakistan in the Asian Games.

However, according to the Chief de Mission Pakistan Asian Games, Arshad Nadeem is suffering from knee injury, he complained of pain after reaching Hangzhou, China.

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They have said that Arshad Nadeem was in pain since the World Championship. He underwent an MRI on October 2, which confirmed the injury. According to the Chief de Mission, Arshad Nadeem has decided to withdraw from the Asian Games keeping in mind the preparations for the Paris Olympics starting from July 26, 2024.