Overview
- Arshad completed his final training session in Lahore and will travel to Switzerland to compete at the Spitzen Leichtathletik Luzern meet as a last tune-up before the Commonwealth Games.
- He told reporters he is fully prepared and confident of defending the gold he won in Birmingham with a 90.18m Games record.
- Coverage cites his 92.97m throw in Paris as evidence of elite form while noting he has acknowledged stronger rivals in this cycle.
- Arshad has singled out opponents such as Sri Lanka’s Romesh Tharanga, who recently threw 86.57m, and said competing before major events helps him assess readiness.
- He will lead Pakistan’s 36‑member contingent to the Glasgow Games and has asked fans for prayers for his health and performance as the team’s principal medal hope.