Lahore, Pakistan: Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist, Arshad Nadeem, has claimed the fourth position in the latest javelin rankings for throwers, according to the World Athletics Federation’s update released on Saturday.
Despite limited participation in ranking events this season, Arshad holds 1,370 points, placing him firmly among the world’s elite. Arshad, who gained international prominence with his gold-winning performance at the Paris Olympics, has competed in only one event this year: the Asian Athletics Championships, where he secured another gold medal. His absence from several ranking tournaments has impacted his standing, preventing a further rise. However, the coming months are expected to offer opportunities for improvement.
Ahead of the World Athletics Championships in September, Arshad is likely to compete in two to three international competitions. Strong performances in these events could significantly boost his ranking points.
Current Global Javelin Rankings: Meanwhile, Indian star Neeraj Chopra has seized the top spot in the men’s javelin rankings, surpassing Grenada’s Anderson Peters. Chopra currently leads with 1,445 points, followed by Peters at 1,431, and Germany’s Julian Weber at 1,407. Other notable names in the top six include Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic, ranked fifth with 1,346 points, and Julius Yego of Kenya in sixth place with 1,314 points.
On the women’s side, Japan’s Haruka Kitaguchi holds the number one ranking with 1,405 points, followed by Serbia’s Adriana Vilagos with 1,351. South Africa’s Jo-Ane Du Plessis is third with 1,318 points, while Elina Tzengko of Greece is ranked fourth with 1,309 points.
Arshad Nadeem’s Historic Achievements: For those unfamiliar with his remarkable journey, Nadeem captured global attention last year when he shattered the Olympic javelin record with an incredible throw of 92.97 meters at the Paris Olympics, securing the coveted gold medal. Continuing his dominance, Arshad delivered another stellar performance at the Asian Athletics Championship last month, claiming gold with an 86.40-meter throw. This victory also marked a significant milestone, as he became the first Pakistani in over 50 years to win a gold medal at the Asian Athletics Championships, bringing Pakistan its first javelin gold since 1973.
