GLASGOW (Kashmir English): Pakistani javelin star Arshad Nadeem suffered an early exit at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
The men’s javelin throw final took place on Friday, 31 July 2026. Arshad Nadeem failed to secure a top 8 spot in the final, resulting in an early elimination.
He was eliminated before the final three rounds, finishing outside the top 8. His best throw in the final was 77.41 metres on his second attempt, sandwiched between an opening foul and a 75.39m final attempt.
Challenging environment at Commonwealth Games
Contenders faced massive difficulties due to severe swirling headwinds at Scotstoun Stadium.
Arshad Nadeem initially advanced to the finals in 7th place with a seasonal best of 78.63 metres.
Arshad Nadeem created absolute history for Pakistan during the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, securing the gold medal in style.
He launched a historic throw of 90.18 metres on his fifth attempt. As this mark stands as the current Commonwealth Games Record.
Arshad Nadeem
He became the first South Asian athlete to breach the elusive 90-metre barrier and won Pakistan’s first track and field gold medal at the Games in 60 years.
He famously defeated world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada, who took silver with 88.64m.
