Pakistan, June 1 -- ISLAMABAD - Arshad Nadeem made history for Pakistan by winning gold in the javelin throw at the Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea, ending the nation's 52-year gold medal drought. He credited his victory to the prayers of his parents and the unwavering support of the Pakistani people.

Nadeem outperformed India's Sachin, who took silver, while Japan's Yuta Sakiyama secured bronze with a throw of 83.75 meters. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga came fourth with 83.27 meters, and Pakistan's second participant, Muhammad Yasir, placed eighth with a throw of 75.39 meters.

In a video message, Nadeem called the medal a blessing from Allah and thanked his coach Salman Butt for his constant support. "This gold is the result...