Asian Games: Javelin Thrower Nadeem Arshad wins bronze for Pakistan

Pakistan has secured three medals in the tournament, including two bronze in Karate and Kabaddi

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Arshad hit the mark of 80.75 in the match. Photo: File

Javelin Thrower Nadeem Arshad clinched the third medal for Pakistan in the Asian Games 2018 being held in Indonesia.

Arshad won the bronze medal in the final of Javelin Throw tournament. He hit 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 bronze in the tournament. 

Earlier, the country won bronze medals in Karate and Kabaddi.

In Karate, a 19-year old Hazara girl, Nargis, bagged first medal for Pakistan. 

The athlete hailing from Quetta’s Hazara community won a bronze medal by outclassing Nepal’s Rita Karki in a 3-1 match in the 68+ kg event held in Indonesia.