Following Asian title, Arshad Nadeem targets World Championship gold

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LAHORE: Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist and Javelin sensation Irshad Nadeem said on Wednesday that after the recent success in the Asian Athletics Championship, his eyes are now on the next World Athletics Championship.

Speaking to Geo News during a training session at Punjab Stadium in Lahore, Irshad expressed his happiness over his recent victories and was proud to be nominated in the list of Forbes’ 30 U -30 U -30.

Irshad said, “Whenever Pakistan’s name shines because of me, it fills me with joy. I always try to win more medals and bring more honors to my country.”

“I’m glad I am in the Forbes in less than 30 – this is a moment of pride for the whole nation. Please keep me in your prayers so that I can win for Pakistan.”

Irshad said that preparations for the upcoming competitions before the World Championship are fully held, which will be held in September.

“I have started training once again and will participate in two to three programs before the World Championship,” he said. We are also planning training sessions in England. I am working to improve the mistakes made during the Asian Athletics Championship.

The recent gold medal of Irshad at the Asian Athletics Championship marked a historic moment for Pakistan, which ended the 50 -year wait for the country’s gold in the Kannital event.

His coach Salman Iqbal Butt presented a roadside training and a road highlighting schedule of training and competitive schedule to keep Irshad in the form.

“Irshad’s training is underway in Lahore. We are offering admission to Switzerland and then planning a one -month training camp in England.

Butt concluded, “He will also compete in the last Diamond League event of the season in Poland before going to the World Championship in September. Our aim is to ensure that Irshad is to make it the biggest phase.”

For these sources, Irshad on Monday made the history of the country’s first individual Olympic gold medals, which received another great praise in the list of Forbes ’30 U -30 ‘South Asia for 2025.

Forbes’ annual list recognizes the region’s most influential young leaders, innovators and changing makers.

Nadeem’s involvement highlights not only his record -breaking athletic achievements but also its growing cultural impact in South Asia.

The 28-year-old becomes the first Pakistani track and field athlete to receive the award-a milestone for Pakistani athletics at the global level.

Nadeem gained global attention last year when he scattered the Olympic Javelin record with a remarkable throw of 92.97 meters at the Paris Olympics.

The historical achievements won the first individual Olympic gold medal in Pakistan and eliminated the drought for more than three decades.

Forbes described his performance as a ‘amazing show’ and praised it as a trail biller for South Asian athletes.

He has won five gold medals in major competitions so far, and strengthening his place among the elite in the game.

Nadeem Forbes includes an impressive list of international sports statistics at the Forbes ’30 U -30 ‘, including Australian swimming Kelly McKeon and Indian chess offers.

Nadeem shot for the first time for fame with his gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and followed him with silver at the 2023 World Championship in Budapest.

They have won four gold, one silver and four bronze medals in various programs so far, including the Olympics, World Championships, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Islamic Solidarity Games, South Asian Games and Asian U -20 Championship.

Now, he is going to England to train the World Athletics Championship in September, this is the only big competition where he has not yet hit gold.