| Pakistan at the 2023 World Athletics Championships | |
|---|---|
 | |
| WA code | PAK |
| in Budapest, Hungary 19 August 2023 – 27 August 2023 | |
| Competitors | 1 (1 man and 0 women) |
| Medals Ranked 27th |
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| World Athletics Championships appearances (overview) | |
Pakistan competed at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, from 19 to 27 August 2023.
Arshad Nadeem became the first ever Pakistani athlete to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships. [1]
| Medal | Name | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
 Silver | Arshad Nadeem | Men's javelin throw | 27 August |
Pakistan entered 1 athlete. [2]
| Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | Position | Distance | Position | ||
| Arshad Nadeem | Javelin throw | 86.79 | 2 Q [3] | 87.82 [1] SB | |
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