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Olympic Gold Winner Arshad Nadeem’s 3 Humble Demands For Pakistan Government

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By Unnati Madan
Arshad Nadeem's 3 Humble Demands For Pakistan Government

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Pakistan wrestler Arshad Nadeem has become a national hero and an overnight sensation after he won the gold medal in the javelin throw event at the just-concluded Paris Olympics 2024.

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Arshad Nadeem won the first individual medal for Pakistan at the Summer Games, first game since 1984 third individual medal, first individual medal since 1988, the first medal since 1992, and the 11th medal overall.

Arshad Nadeem Created History At Paris Olympics 2024

Arshad defeated Neeraj Chopra during the final bout. His record throw of 92.97m was enough to seal the deal for him. Neeraj, who was the gold medal for India during the Tokyo 2021 Summer Games, managed 89.45m to settle for silver. The throw became the biggest throw in the history of the Olympics and the sixth-highest overall.

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It has to be noted that Nadeem was one of the seven members Pakistan contingent for the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 and the only one who progressed to the final match. This was the first time in 32 years that Arshad Nadeem finished above India in the overall standings by virtual of the gold medal. Though, India had more medals than Pakistan overall none of them were gold.

The 27-year-old, who hails from a village called Mian Channu, received a hero’s welcome. However, the journey to the Paris Olympics 2024 and then to winning the gold medal wasn’t an easy one. When Arshad Nadeem took up javelin throw, he reportedly didn’t have enough money. Arshad’s family struggled financially, with his father, a mason, supporting a large family on modest earnings. According to his father, Muhammad Ashraf, the people of his village pitched in money so he could train. Not only did he make his family proud but he made his country proud on the biggest sporting stage.

Arshad Nadeem’s 3 Humble Demands For Pakistan Government

Even after achieving great success for his country, Nadeem didn’t go blind to the problems faced by those in the village when it came to basic facilities. Arshad appealed to the stan’s government and had three demands from the government.

Speaking to reporters, Arshad said: “My village needs roads. If the government provides cooking gas, it would be great for me and my village. I also have a dream that Mian Channu City gets a university so that our sisters won’t have to travel to Multan, which is 1.5 to 2 hours away, to study. If the government makes a university here it would be great news for my village and the neighboring ones.”

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Arshad Nadeem, who hails from Khanewal village in Pakistan’s Punjab region, was the only athlete to be financed by the country’s national sports body in sending them to the Paris Olympics 2024 and the 27-year-old repaid everyone’s faith with the gold.

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Unnati Madan

Unnati is a passionate cricket writer with a deep love and understanding of the game. As a female cricket writer, she brings a unique perspective to the sport, having had to overcome various challenges to pursue her passion for cricket.

Growing up, Unnati developed a love for cricket by watching matches with her family. She was always fascinated by the way the game was played, and would often spend hours reading about cricket, analyzing matches, and learning more about the sport. However, as a female in a male-dominated industry, she faced numerous obstacles to pursue her passion for cricket writing. Despite this, Unnati persevered and became an accomplished writer in the field.

Unnati’s writing style is engaging and insightful, with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the nuances of the game. Her articles are known for their depth of analysis, and she is often sought after for her strong opinions on the sport. Unnati has a unique ability to break down complex ideas and make them accessible to a wide audience, which has helped her build a large following of readers.

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