Pakistan, Sept. 28 -- The javelin throw final at the Asian Games will be held on Monday, with Pakistan's Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem and compatriot Yasir Sultan among the 14 athletes competing for medals.

Arshad Nadeem will headline Pakistan's challenge in the event as he looks to add another major international achievement to his career. Yasir Sultan will also feature in the final, giving Pakistan two representatives in the medal competition. The javelin throw final has attracted considerable attention, with Sri Lanka's Ramesh Tharanga among the athletes expected to be closely watched. Two Indian throwers will also compete in the final, although India's leading javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is not participating in these Asian Games....