Lahore: Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem and sprinter Faiqa Riaz have departed for the Paris Olympics.
Arshad Nadeem left for Paris along with his coach Salman Butt, while sprinter Faiqa Riaz also set off for the Paris Olympics.
Arshad Nadeem will compete in the javelin throw, and Faiqa Riaz will participate in the 100-meter race.
Arshad Nadeem’s group round competition is scheduled for August 6, with the final on August 8. Faiqa Riaz will compete in the women’s 100-meter race preliminary round on August 3.
It is noteworthy that only a few days remain until the start of the Paris Olympics.
Pakistan’s contingent of 18 athletes will compete in three different sports, including 3 shooters and 2 swimmers.