Arshad Nadeem ruled out of Asian Games

Arshad Nadeem has been ruled out of the Asian Games!

The news comes as a rather huge blow to Pakistan’s hope of securing a medal at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem was ruled out of the Asian Games due to a knee injury on Tuesday.

The confirmation comes from an official of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) that Nadeem informed them and the Pakistan contingent that he would not be able to participate in the event due to a chronic injury.

A statement attributed to Pakistan’s Chef de Mission, released by POA, said that Arshad complained of pain in his knees after his first session in Hangzhou.

“After arrival at Hangzhou at the first training session on 27th September 2023, Mr. Arshad Nadeem revealed and complained to Dr. Asad Abbas who was accompanying him that he has been grappling with persistent pain for several months, a concern that has become particularly pressing in the aftermath of the World Athletics Championship,” the statement said.

“On 2nd October, he again complained of pain in the right knee and expressed a desire to undergo an evaluation to determine the impact on his ability to participate in the javelin throw event. The Chief Medical Officer of the Pakistan Contingent recommended a comprehensive check-up.

“Arshad Nadeem underwent a thorough medical examination, including a non-invasive test i.e. MRI at a local hospital in Hangzhou. The MRI revealed a chronic injury which he has been carrying.”

“The Javelin thrower, after consulting the medical personnel, decided not to participate in the Asian Games in order to prevent any untoward situation that may hinder his training program and participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games,” it added.