Defending Commonwealth Games javelin champion Arshad Nadeem is set for the qualification round in Glasgow after a difficult lead-up to the event. The Pakistan star went into the competition following preparations in Switzerland that were affected by adverse weather.
Despite those disruptions, coach Salman Butt has said Nadeem is ready to compete. That backing will be important as Nadeem begins his campaign as the reigning Commonwealth champion and tries to manage expectations after an uneven build-up.
The Glasgow event also brings the prospect of strong competition, including leading rivals such as India’s Neeraj Chopra. With the qualification stage first on the schedule, the immediate focus for Nadeem will be securing his place in the next round and finding his rhythm early.
Nadeem’s appearance is one of the key storylines in the javelin field because of his status as defending champion and the attention around his recent preparation. Even with the weather-related setbacks in Switzerland, he heads into Glasgow aiming to show he is ready to challenge again.
