Arshad Nadeem withdraws from Asian Games due to injury, dashing Pakistan’s medal hopes

Pakistan’s hopes of a medal in the Asian Games have been dealt a blow, Arshad Nadeem has withdrawn from the Asian Games.

Arshad Nadeem was scheduled to participate in the javelin throw events tomorrow, hoping for a medal for Pakistan in the Asian Games.

Chief D Mission Pakistan, Asian Games says that Arshad Nadeem is suffering from a knee injury.

According to POA, Arshad Nadeem complained of pain after reaching Hangzhou, he was in pain since the World Championship, Arshad Nadeem underwent an MRI on October 2.

The chief de mission says that the injury was confirmed in the MRI, Arshad Nadeem has decided to withdraw from the Asian Games keeping in mind the preparations for the Paris Olympics.