Pakistan’s Olympic medalist, Arshad Nadeem, arrived home yesterday after undergoing a surgery in United Kingdom (UK).
The star Javelin thrower was undergoing an intensive rehabilitation program in London where his doctor performed the shin surgery.
The 28-year-old star will resume training in Lahore in a few days, as per the doctor’s observations. Arshad Nadeem will kick off his preparation for the World Athletics Championships which will begin next month.
Olympic gold medalist and javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem earlier went to London for medical treatment and professional training ahead of the World Athletics Championship.
Officials of Pakistan High Commission gave him a warm welcome at London Heathrow Airport. He was also welcomed by bouquet of flowers by British Pakistanis who were commending his contributions to the nation.
Arshad Nadeem is one of the few Pakistani athletes who have earned global recognition.
It is important to note here that Arshad Nadeem, took the step to withdraw his participation at the upcoming World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Event at Switzerland that was slated for July 15. The holder of the javelin who had created history having won Pakistan the first ever medal in the field of athletics in Olympics claimed he had to withdraw as he sustained a minor calf muscle injury during the course of training back in Pakistan.
“I have skipped the event in Switzerland,” Nadeem confirmed. “I’ll now be heading to London on July 14 for focused training. I felt tightness in my calf muscle, and I didn’t want to risk making it worse.”
Arshad Nadeem, who hoped to use the event in Switzerland as part of his training in preparation of the September world athletics championship and the 2024 Paris Olympics, said that his long term aspirations are his first priority.
The 28-year-old said the severe weather in Pakistan was also the reason behind the decision to train in the UK. “It’s really hot in Pakistan right now, and with the monsoon season starting, training conditions are tough,” Nadeem shared. “In England, the weather is better, which will help me train and recover properly.”
