World Athletics Budapest 2026: Arshad Nadeem (PAK) wins the Men's Javelin Final (September 13, 2026, confirmed by World Athletics by September 14, 2026)
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Published on 12. September 2026
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Predicted for 13. September 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Arshad Nadeem holds the world record at 92.97m (Paris 2024) and won Olympic gold there; Neeraj Chopra (IND) took silver (89.45m). Critically, Chopra is also absent due to injury in Budapest (Olympics.com / Express Tribune confirmed). Without Chopra, the field is significantly weakened – remaining competitors include Anderson Peters (GRN), Rumesh Pathirage (SRI), Julian Weber (GER), and Dawid Wegner (POL), all below 90m personal bests this season. Nadeem's win probability without his main rival Chopra rises to approximately 62%. Bookmaker odds imply Nadeem as the clear favorite.
Data basis for this prediction
- Paris 2024 Olympics Men's Javelin: Nadeem Gold 92,97 m WR, Chopra Silver 89,45 m (World Athletics/Olympics.com)
- Express Tribune Sept 2026: 'Arshad Nadeem faces Budapest test' – konkurrierendes Feld ohne Chopra (tribune.com.pk)
- Olympics.com: World Athletics Ultimate Championship 2026 – full list of athletes, Neeraj Chopra nicht gelistet
- Buchmacherquoten Speerwurf Budapest 2026: Nadeem klarer Favorit, implizierte WS ca. 55–65 %
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Rumesh Pathirage (SRI) gewann das Speerwurf-Finale der Männer mit 91,09 m. Arshad Nadeem (PAK) gewann nicht. Quelle: KTVZ / NBC Sports.
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