Big news from CWG: Arshad Nadeem wins gold medal in javelin throw

BIRMINGHAM (92 NEWS) - Great news for Pakistan from the Commonwealth Games, national hero Arshad Nadeem won gold medal in javelin throw.

Arshad Nadeem managed to throw the javelin 90.1 eight meters with a career best performance. Arshad Nadeem performed brilliantly despite the injury.

Prostrated to Allah as he succeeded, Arshad Nadeem became the second Asian to score the greatest throw.

Gold medalist Arshad Nadeem says, I thank the entire nation for their prayers.

Commonwealth Games javelin throw event gold medalist Arshad Nadeem says that he will also prepare hard for the upcoming international competitions. He said he was confident of winning the gold medal.

After the victory, Arshad Nadeem showed great sportsman spirit and wished India's injured javelinster Neeraj Chopra well for his health. He said that if Neeraj Chopra had been there, the game would have been more fun.