Shafaqna Pakistan: Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem has moved to second round at the javelin final at the Tokyo Olympics after covering 84.6m in the third attempt of first round, keeping Pakistan’s hopes alive of securing at least one medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
Arshad Nadeem made it to the final of men’s javelin throw with a throw of 85.16m, well beyond the qualification mark of 83.50m. His first attempt was 78.50m.
Arshad Nadeem topped the Group B with a throw of 85.16m, Vadlejch Jakub of Czech Republic was second and Weber Julian of Germany grabbed third position to qualify for the final.
In a video message on social networking website, Arshad thanked people for praying for his success and expressed resolve to do his best to secure a medal for the country.
He once again asked nation to pray for him and reiterated that he will not hurt trust of entire nation on him.
The final of the men’s javelin throw competition at the Tokyo Olympics is scheduled for today (August 7)
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