{"id":484747,"date":"2025-06-17T09:26:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T04:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=484747"},"modified":"2025-06-17T09:26:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T04:26:04","slug":"arshad-nadeem-included-in-forbes-30-under-30-list-for-south-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/arshad-nadeem-included-in-forbes-30-under-30-list-for-south-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"Arshad Nadeem included in Forbes \u201830 Under 30\u2019 list for South Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> Islamabad<br \/>\nArshad Nadeem, Pakistan\u2019s trailblazing javelin thrower and the country\u2019s first individual Olympic gold medallist, has been named in Forbes\u2019 30 Under 30 list for South Asia 2025.<br \/>\nThe annual list, which recognises young leaders, innovators, and changemakers across the region, included Nadeem in the Entertainment &#038; Sports category. The honour reflects both his sporting excellence and cultural impact in Pakistan and beyond.<br \/>\nNadeem, 28, rose to global prominence after securing gold at the Paris Olympics, marking a historic moment for Pakistani athletics.<br \/>\nHis journey from Mian Channu, a modest town in Punjab, to international acclaim has made him a household name and an inspiration for young athletes across South Asia.<br \/>\nNadeem has played a significant part in elevating Pakistan\u2019s presence in global track and field competitions.<br \/>\nHis recent performances, including another gold medal at the Asian Athletics Championship, have consolidated his reputation as one of the top javelin throwers in the world. To date, Nadeem has won 5 gold medals across various different competitions.<br \/>\nAs he looks ahead to upcoming international events, Nadeem\u2019s inclusion in the Forbes list adds another milestone to a career defined by resilience and ambition. His story continues to resonate in a region where sport often carries broader social and national significance.<br \/>\nWith this recognition, Nadeem not only carries the javelin but also the aspirations of millions of Pakistanis, as he continues to chart new territory for the nation\u2019s sporting future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan\u2019s trailblazing javelin thrower and the country\u2019s first individual Olympic gold medallist, has been named in Forbes\u2019 30 Under 30 list for South Asia 2025. The annual list, which recognises young leaders, innovators, and changemakers across the region, included Nadeem in the Entertainment &#038; Sports category. 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