Yasir Sultan Shines with Bronze at Asian Throwing Championship

Arshad Nadeem’s injury hasn’t stopped Pakistan from earning another medal in javelin, with Yasir Sultan clinching bronze at the Asian Throwing Championships in South Korea with his best performance of the season.

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The 27-year-old, Pakistan’s sole representative at the event, delivered a clutch performance when it mattered most. On his sixth and final attempt, Sultan hurled the javelin 77.43 metres—a season-best effort that secured him a place on the podium ahead of China’s Zhu Kai Zhu. His earlier throws included 75.79m, 72.57m, and 72.88m, while two attempts were declared foul.

Sri Lanka’s Pathirage Rumesh Tharanga took gold with an impressive 82.05m, while Japan’s Gen Naganuma won silver with a 78.60m effort, underlining the stiff competition at the event.

2025 has been a breakout year for Yasir who has firmly established himself as one the country’s premier athletes.

Yasir Sultan’s achievement comes at a time when Pakistan’s athletics community eagerly awaits the return of Arshad Nadeem, the country’s Olympic hero. Nadeem, who captured global attention last year with his historic gold medal at the Paris Olympics, is currently recovering from calf muscle surgery in Cambridge. Although he has resumed light training, he will miss the upcoming Diamond League events in Poland (August 16) and Switzerland (August 27) as part of his rehabilitation.

Yasir Sultan’s bronze in South Korea is another encouraging sign that Pakistan’s javelin scene is no longer reliant on a single star. With the right support and infrastructure, athletes like him can ensure Pakistan continues to feature prominently in world athletics.

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