“Pakistan’s javelin star Yasir Sultan clinched a bronze medal at the Asian Throwing Championships with a season-best throw of 77.43 m, marking a standout performance amid tough competition.”
Mokpo, South Korea — August 22, 2025 — Pakistan’s javelin ace, Muhammad Yasir Sultan, secured the bronze medal at the 2025 Asian Throwing Championships by delivering a powerful final attempt of 77.43 meters, his best performance of the season. This surpassed his previous top mark of 76.07 m, achieved earlier this year at the Asian Athletics Championships.GeoDawn
Yasir Sultan’s medal-winning throw came at the crucial moment—on his sixth and last attempt—earning him third place in a highly competitive field.DawnThe News International Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s Pathirage Rumesh Tharanga captured gold with an impressive 82.05 m—the only throw over 80 m—while Japan’s Gen Naganuma claimed silver with a 78.60 m effort.GeoDawn
As Pakistan’s lone representative in the event, Yasir competed under the guidance of national coach Fayyaz Bukhari.Geoa-sports.tv The country’s javelin sensation, Arshad Nadeem, was absent due to rehabilitation following calf surgery in Cambridge, and will not be competing in upcoming Diamond League meets in Poland and Switzerland.Geoa-sports.tv
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