Arshad Nadeem qualifies for javelin throw final at Commonwealth Games

Pakistani Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem cleared the qualifying round in the men’s javelin throw on Monday, the seventh day of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with a seasonal best score. The 29-year-old Arshad, who won the javelin throw gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham with a record throw of 90.18 metres, is participating in the 2026 Games being held in Scotland from July 23-Aug 2. The qualifying round, which was held earlier today, saw Arshad throw his season’s best of 78.63 metres, securing his spot in the final event in seventh place. The men’s javelin throw final will be held tomorrow (Friday) from 6:30pm to 10:15pm local time (10:30pm to 2:15am PKT).…