Fatima Zahra delivers Pakistan's first medal while Arshad Nadeem crashes out of javelin final

Pakistan endured a day of mixed fortunes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games as boxer Fatima Zahra won the country's first medal of the Games, while defending javelin champion Arshad Nadeem suffered a disappointing early exit from the men's final.

Fatima Zahra claimed a historic bronze medal after losing to Canada's Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh in the semi-finals of the women's 60kg category. Having reached the last four, the young boxer had already guaranteed herself a podium finish under Commonwealth Games boxing rules, with both losing semi-finalists receiving bronze medals.

Her achievement earned Pakistan its first medal of the Glasgow Games and marked another milestone for the country's women's boxing programme.

In the men's javelin throw, Pakistan's hopes of another gold medal ended in disappointment as Arshad Nadeem failed to defend the title he won in Birmingham four years ago.

The reigning champion was eliminated after the opening three rounds, finishing outside the top eight required to earn three additional throws. His best effort of 77.41 metres was not enough to keep him in contention.

With Arshad out of the medal race, Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage produced a championship-winning throw of 89.75m to clinch the gold medal.

India's Neeraj Chopra settled for silver with 85.83m, while compatriot Yash Vir Singh claimed bronze after recording 85.41m.