Arshad Nadeem blames Glasgow cold for Commonwealth Games ninth-place finish

Pakistan’s Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem blamed Glasgow’s cold for his ninth-place finish at the Commonwealth Games, the Times of India reported on August 5, 2026.

He said the cold stiffened his body and affected his run-up.

He urged fans not to lose faith and promised a strong comeback. The report added that Nadeem’s next challenge is the Lausanne Diamond League on August 21, where he will face Neeraj Chopra.