Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem is aiming to make history again at the Commonwealth Games after completing preparations to defend his title.
Arshad Nadeem won the gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games with a record-breaking throw. The star javelin thrower said his preparations are complete and he remains in the same strong form as he was four years ago.
The Pakistani javelin thrower will depart for Switzerland tomorrow Monday to participate in an international event ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
Speaking after his final training session at Punjab Stadium in Lahore, Arshad said he has prepared well for the Commonwealth Games. He added that participating in a competition before a major event helps assess his fitness, strength, and level of preparation.
Recalling his 2022 Commonwealth Games triumph, Arshad said the memories of breaking the event record are still fresh. He added that while four years have passed, there is pressure to maintain his status as champion and deliver another strong performance.
He said his biggest competition has always been with himself and that he aims to perform at his best again. He acknowledged that the Sri Lankan athlete has also been performing well and that the competition will be challenging.
Arshad said pressure is a natural part of competing at the highest level, but it is important to control it. He highlighted the significance of winning a Commonwealth Games medal in an athlete’s career. He added that he is the first Pakistani athlete in history to directly qualify for the Olympics and requested fans to pray for his fitness and continued success.
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