Pakistan leaps to 23rd spot in Medal Tally at Islamic Solidarity Games after javelin medals
Pakistan leaps to 23rd spot in Medal Tally at Islamic Solidarity Games after javelin medals
Nawaz Gohar from Riyadh ; Pakistan made a significant jump in the medal standings at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, moving from 36th to 23rd position, thanks to a stunning Gold and Silver in the men’s javelin throw.
Olympian Arshad Nadeem, who set a new record of 92.97 meters at the Paris 2024 Olympics, claimed the gold medal, while fellow Pakistani Yasir Sultan secured silver, marking a historic one-two finish for Pakistan in the event.
Prior to the javelin success, Pakistan had already won two bronze medals at the Games. Fatima Zahra earned a bronze in the women’s 60kg boxing category, while Qudratullah reached the semi-finals in the men’s 55kg boxing event to claim bronze for Pakistan.
In addition, Arusha Saeed won a bronze in an exhibition event, though it will not count toward the official medal tally. The 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, which began on 7 November, are scheduled to conclude on Friday (November 21, 2025), bringing together athletes from across the Islamic world to compete in various sports disciplines.
