LAHORE – Pakistan’s Javelin thrower Nadeem Arshad clinched the third medalfor Pakistan at the Asian Games 2018.
Arshad won the bronze medal in the final of javelin throwing tournament. Hehit the mark of 80.75, with six attempts of 73.52, 76.73, 72.20,80.75,77.56, 72.20 respectively.
With the latest addition to its tally, Pakistan has secured three medals inthe tournament, including two bronze, one each in karate and kabaddi.
In Karate, a 19-year old Hazara girl Nargis bagged first medal for Pakistanin karate. The athlete who hails from Quetta won a bronze medal byoutclassing Nepal’s Rita Karki in a 3-1 match in the 68+ kg event held inIndonesia.
Later on, Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Fehmida Mirzacongratulated the Pakistani Karate player for winning a bronze medal.
The minister said that there was no dearth of talent in the field of sportsin the country and Nargis performed brilliantly and brought fame toPakistan, said a press release issued here.