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• Arshad Nadeem became the first Pakistani athlete to directly qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in men's javelin throw.

Additional information:

• Qualification achievement: 86.29 metres at the 2019 South Asian Games.
• Tokyo Olympics: Held in 2021 after postponement due to COVID-19.
• Olympic result: Finished fifth in the men's javelin final with a throw of 84.62 metres.

Last verified on 15-10-2026

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• Year of Establishment: 1962
• Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan
• Initial Ministry: Ministry of Education (1962)
• Current Administrative Ministry: Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) (transferred in June 2011 after the 18th Constitutional Amendment)
• Affiliated National Federations: 40 sports federations

Last verified on 14-10-2026

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Asian Games 2026

Edition: 20th   

Venue: Japan

19 Sep to 4 Oct 2026

Pakistan won 2 silver and 8 bronze medals. 

About Asian Games

Held: every four years

Abbreviation: Asiad

Motto: Ever Onward

First event: 1951 (India)

 Hockey introduced: 1958

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Last verified on 26-09-2026

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Mike Hesson took charge as Pakistan's interim Test head coach in September 2026.

He replaced Sarfaraz Ahmed, who was released by the PCB after the first two Tests against England.

Hesson had already been serving as Pakistan's white-ball head coach since May 2025.

Last verified on 13-09-2026