List of Pakistani Players at the 2024 Summer Olympics

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris held a special place for Pakistan, marking the nation’s nineteenth appearance in the prestigious global event. Competing from 26th July to 11th August, Pakistan sent a contingent of seven athletes across three sports: athletics, shooting, and swimming. This was a landmark Olympics for Pakistan, not only for the sporting achievements but also for the gender balance of its team, which had four male and three female athletes.

Medal Glory: Arshad Nadeem’s Historic Win

The highlight of Pakistan’s participation was the extraordinary performance of javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem. On 8th August, he captured Pakistan’s first Olympic gold medal since 1984 and broke a 16-year-old Olympic record with an impressive throw of 92.97 meters. This victory marked Pakistan’s first ever gold in an individual sport, cementing Nadeem’s name in the country’s sporting history.

Medalist:

• Gold: Arshad Nadeem – Men’s Javelin Throw (8th August)

Pakistani Competitors in 2024

The team of seven athletes represented Pakistan in athletics, shooting, and swimming. For the first time, some athletes qualified for their events, while others were given wild card entries.

Athletics:

• Arshad Nadeem (Men’s Javelin Throw) – Gold medalist with a throw of 92.97m
• Faiqa Riaz (Women’s 100m) – Personal Best of 12.49 seconds but did not advance past the preliminary round.

Shooting:

• Ghulam Mustafa Bashir (Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol) – Finished 15th in qualification.
• Gulfam Joseph (Men’s 10m Air Pistol) – Scored 571 and placed 22nd.
• Kishmala Talat (Women’s 10m Air Pistol) – Placed 31st in her event, and 22nd in the 25m Pistol event.

Swimming:

• Muhammad Ahmed Durrani (Men’s 200m Freestyle) – Swam 1:58.67 but did not advance.
• Jehanara Nabi (Women’s 200m Freestyle) – Swam 2:10.69, also not advancing to the finals.

Pakistan’s Growing Presence

The 2024 Summer Olympics proved to be a step forward for Pakistan in terms of both achievement and representation. Arshad Nadeem’s remarkable gold medal not only brought pride to the nation but also inspired future generations of athletes. Moreover, the inclusion of more female athletes demonstrated progress towards gender balance in sports, with Faiqa Riaz, Jehanara Nabi, and Kishmala Talat showcasing their talents on the global stage.

As Pakistan looks ahead to future Olympic events, the 2024 games will be remembered as a significant turning point, a moment when the country both celebrated its past and paved the way for future achievements in international sports.