Arshad Nadeem Wins Pakistan's First Commonwealth Games Javelin Gold

Arshad Nadeem won the Asian nation's first javelin gold with a Games record mark of 90.18 metres while wearing strapping around his right arm.

 

Arshad Nadeem won the Asian nation's first javelin gold with a Games record mark of 90.18 metres while wearing strapping around his right arm. Ese Brume of Nigeria won the women's long jump with a leap of 7.00m. Despite the fierce competition, there was still room for rivalry between competitors. Matthew Hudson-Smith was at such a low point last year that he attempted suicide, but he appeared to be on track for gold in the men's 400m on Sunday morning.

Arshad Nadeem won the Asian nation's first javelin gold with a Games record mark of 90.18 metres while wearing strapping around his right arm. Ese Brume of Nigeria won the women's long jump with a leap of 7.00m. Despite the fierce competition, there was still room for rivalry between competitors. Matthew Hudson-Smith was at such a low point last year that he attempted suicide, but he appeared to be on track for gold in the men's 400m on Sunday morning.

Muzala Samukonga, an unknown Zambian teenager, produced a stunning burst of speed in the final 50m to pass four rivals and win his country's first gold medal in the event.

Nadeem's throw on Sunday surpassed Neeraj Chopra's Tokyo Olympic throw of 87.58m, which earned the Indian a gold medal, as well as the World Athletics Championship throw of 88.13m. Nadeem had finished second to Chopra in both of these races.

Aside from being rivals on the field, Nadeem and Chopra are good friends who encourage and praise each other's performances. Their bromance has sparked debate in both neighbours' social media circles. Now that Nadam has surpassed Chopra, the rivalry will heat up, as Chopra has always aimed to break the 90m barrier.

Anderson Peters of Grenada finished second with a best throw of 88.64 metres. It was also a sort of record, as it was the furthest-ever second-place throw in Commonwealth Games history.

Kenya's Julius Yego threw out of his skin to win bronze with a season-best throw of 85.70m.

In Chopra's absence, India's D.P. Manu finished fifth with a best throw of 82.28 metres, while Rohit Yadav finished sixth with a throw of 82.22 metres.