LAHORE – Pakistan’s emerging javelin thrower Yasir Sultan has made the nation proud by securing a bronze medal at the Asian Throwing Championships held in Mokpo, South Korea. The competition drew some of Asia’s top throwers, making Yasir’s feat a noteworthy accomplishment for athletics in Pakistan.
Maj Gen (R) Muhammad Akram Sahi, Chairman of the South Asian Athletics Federation (SAAF) and Vice President of the Asian Athletics Association, hailed Yasir’s showing as “a historic moment” for Pakistan, stating, “We now proudly have two javelin athletes gaining international recognition.”
He also called on the Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) to partner with the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) in arranging foreign training programs for athletes like Yasir Sultan, so their skills can be honed to global standards. “This result reflects Pakistan’s growing strength in javelin. With adequate support, facilities, and global exposure, athletes like Yasir can follow in our champions’ footsteps and earn more honors for the country,” Gen Sahi said.
Yasir, competing as Pakistan’s only entrant, delivered a steady performance that earned him third place, while Sri Lanka’s Pathirage claimed gold with a throw of 82.05m. In a video message, Yasir thanked Allah Almighty for the achievement. “I am overjoyed to win a bronze medal for Pakistan. I deeply appreciate the Athletics Federation of Pakistan, Maj Gen (R) Muhammad Akram Sahi, AFP President Brig (R) Wajahat Hussain Sahi, and my coach Fayyaz Bukhari for their unwavering support and dedication,” he shared.
He further promised to aim even higher in the future, saying, “InshaAllah, I will go for gold next time. I dedicate this bronze to Pakistan and thank everyone who stood by me throughout my journey.”
Yasir Sultan’s achievement has been warmly received by Pakistan’s athletics community, who see the medal not just as a win but as a source of motivation and encouragement for aspiring track and field athletes. Meanwhile, Olympic medalist Arshad Nadeem missed the event due to ongoing recovery from calf surgery in Cambridge. He has resumed light training but will sit out the upcoming Diamond League events as part of his rehabilitation, remaining one of Pakistan’s top international prospects.
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