Arshad Nadeem gave Pakistan its first javelin throw gold with a Commonwealth Games record mark of 90.18m. With the feat, Arshad, who was wearing a strapping around his right arm, beat Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's Tokyo Olympic throw of 87.58m, which helped him win gold, and the World Athletics Championship throw of 88.13m, which helped the Indian athlete win silver.
Neeraj had to pull out of the Commonwealth Games due to an injury which he suffered during the recently-concluded World Athletics Championships.
Arshad beat a field that had two-time world champion Anderson Peters. Neeraj was quick to acknowledge Arshad's efforts, which helped him win the gold medal in the Commonwealth Games javelin throw final. "Congratulations Arshad bhai for gold and crossing 90mtr with new games record.
Aage ke competitions ke liye all the best," Neeraj replied on Arshad's Instagram post. A post shared by Arshad Nadeem Olympian (@arshadnadeem29) Arshad had finished fifth at both the Olympics and the Athletics World Championships with throws of 82.91m and 86.16m respectively.