Lahore, 12 August, 2026 (Ghufran): Olympic gold medallist and Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has decided to skip this month’s Lausanne Diamond League due to his overseas training plans.Arshad Nadeem is currently undergoing intensive training at Punjab Stadium in Lahore.According to sources, Nadeem decided to train abroad after the Commonwealth Games and will now focus on his preparations rather than competing in the event.
Nadeem was included in the entry list for the Lausanne Diamond League scheduled for August 21. However, he will not participate and will instead train in Potchefstroom, South Africa.Nadeem will undergo two weeks of training in South Africa before competing in the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, scheduled to be held in Budapest from September 6 to 14.He will then represent Pakistan at the Asian Games.Nadeem has previously trained in South Africa twice. He will travel to South Africa on the first available flight once he receives his visa.