Arshad Nadeem, the famous javelin thrower from Pakistan, is having trouble getting ready for the Olympics in Paris because he does not have access to a high-caliber javelin.
Nadeem disclosed that his one and only international standard javelin is now out of condition. As a result, Nadeem is now practicing with a javelin that is created locally, although this might be harmful.
“For the past seven or eight years, I have been training for the Paris Olympics with a javelin made locally.” My javelin, which is the world standard, is not in good condition. I need five or six really good javelins for international events,” Nadeem stated.
He said, “Using local javelin that isn’t up to par could also result in injuries.”
Additionally, Nadeem claimed that “most of the time ground is not available for training due to events” prevents him from adequately preparing.
The 27-year-old expressed optimism that he will get the chance to compete in a few international competitions before to the Olympics.
Nadeem said that he will soon depart for South Africa to hone his preparations for the Paris Games.
The Mian Channu native, who just had knee surgery, is likewise optimistic about getting back to peak physical condition quickly.
Nadeem made history for the nation last year at the World Championship in Hungary by being the first athlete to win a silver medal with a throw of 87.82 meters, barely shy of India’s Neeraj Chopra, who took home the gold with a throw of 88.17 meters.
In the process, he also earned a spot in the Olympics in Paris. Due to fitness concerns, he was unable to compete in the Asian Throwing Championship, Asian Championship, or Asian Games last year.
Arshad’s personal best throw, which he accomplished in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, is 90.18 meters.
The largest stadium in France, Stade de France, will host the javelin throw competition during the Paris Olympics. On August 6th, the qualifying round will take place, and on August 8th, the final. Arshad threw 84.62 meters in the final to place fifth at the Tokyo Olympics.
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