PARIS – Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s last athlete and medal hopeful, is set to compete in the javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday (tomorrow).
The event organizers have announced the groupings, with Nadeem and India’s Neeraj Chopra both placed in Group B.
The javelin throw competitions will take place tomorrow afternoon. In Group B, alongside Nadeem and Chopra, are World No. 5 Edis Matusevičius and World No. 6 Anderson Peters. Also competing in this group is Germany’s Max Dehning, who has thrown over 90 meters in this series.
The action in Group B will begin at 2:50 PM Pakistan time, with Arshad Nadeem scheduled to throw fifth. This year, the qualification standard for the medal round has been raised. Athletes must now achieve a minimum throw of 84 meters to ensure their place in the medal round.
A total of 12 athletes will qualify for the final round. If fewer than 12 athletes meet the 84-meter mark, those with the best throws will advance. In total, 32 athletes will compete in the javelin throw events, divided into two groups.
Pakistan is eagerly awaiting Nadeem’s performance, hoping for a medal from its only remaining contender in the Paris Olympics.
