Arshad Nadeem is included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list.
Lahore: Pakistan’s Olympian gold medalist javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has been included in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia list. According to foreign media reports, the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list published last month highlights rising stars in the field of sports and entertainment in the continent. Arshad Nadeem’s name was officially confirmed in the Spotlight Group yesterday.
Arshad Nadeem, who made history by winning the first individual Olympic gold medal for Pakistan, has been named in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia list for 2025.
The 28-year-old javelin star stunned the world with a record throw of 92.97 meters at the Paris Olympics 2024, a performance Forbes described as a ‘stunning show’.This was not only the first gold medal for Pakistan in individual sports at the Olympics, but also the first gold medal for Pakistan in the last 3 decades. In addition, Arshad Nadeem has won 5 gold medals in various competitions, including the Asian Athletics Championships.
