Javelin thrower is country’s first individual Olympic gold medallist
(Web Desk): Javelin thrower and gold medalist Arshad Nadeem has been named in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for South Asia 2025.
He is the country’s first individual Olympic gold medallist.
The annual list, which recognises young leaders, innovators, and changemakers across the region, included Nadeem in the Entertainment & Sports category. The honour reflects both his sporting excellence and cultural impact in Pakistan and beyond.
Nadeem, 28, rose to global prominence after securing gold at the Paris Olympics, marking a historic moment for Pakistani athletics.
His recent performances, including another gold medal at the Asian Athletics Championship, have consolidated his reputation as one of the top javelin throwers in the world. To date, Nadeem has won 5 gold medals across various different competitions.
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