Pakistan’s Muhammad Yasir Sultan clinched a bronze medal at the Asian Throwing Championships in Mokpo, South Korea with a season-best throw of 77.43m.

The 27-year-old Pakistani javelin thrower delivered his medal-winning performance on his sixth and final attempt on Friday breaking his own season’s record of 76.07m set earlier this year in May.

Yasir’s Medal-Winning Performance

Yasir started the competition with a no-throw followed by a solid 75.79m effort. He then registered two attempts in the 72m range and another foul in his fifth attempt.

It was his final throw of 77.43m that secured him the bronze medal, underlining his ability to handle pressure in crucial moments.

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Podium Results at Asian Throwing Championships

Gold – Pathirage Rumesh Tharanga (Sri Lanka) – 82.05m
Silver – Gen Naganuma (Japan) – 78.60m
Bronze – Muhammad Yasir Sultan (Pakistan) – 77.43m

Sri Lanka’s Tharanga was the only athlete to cross the 80m mark, while Japan’s Naganuma edged past Yasir by just over a meter to take silver.

Consistent Podium Finisher

This bronze medal adds to Yasir’s growing reputation as one of Asia’s leading javelin throwers:

2023 – Bronze with a 79.93m personal best (still his career-best throw)
2024 – Silver with 78.10m at the Asian Championships
2025 – Bronze with 77.43m at the Asian Throwing Championships

Despite regularly making the podium, Yasir has yet to cross the 80m barrier, a milestone eagerly awaited by his fans and coaches.

Yasir Reacts to His Performance

In a message shared on social media after the event, Yasir wrote:

“Happy for a podium finish and a season’s best throw despite tough conditions. Grateful to my supporters and hopeful for bigger achievements ahead.”

His words reflect both satisfaction and determination as he continues to chase the next big breakthrough in his career.

Pakistan’s Javelin Legacy

Pakistan has recently gained recognition in international javelin competitions, most notably through Arshad Nadeem who won gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and silver at the 2023 World Championships.

Yasir’s consistent performances underline that Pakistan now has multiple world-class javelin throwers strengthening the country’s presence in global athletics.