Pakistan sensation Arshad Nadeem, who created history at the Paris Olympic Games 2024, has been receiving praise from all over the world. He registered his name in the history books by clinching the first-ever gold medal for his country in individual sports.
Arshad Nadeem received a hero-like welcome in Pakistan and was welcomed with rewards. On Tuesday, Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif announced a cash prize of PKR 150 million (approx. INR 4.5 crore) and a civil award for national hero Arshad Nadeem.
Pakistan PM Honors Javelin Star, Arshad Nadeem
Arshad sent the entire Pakistan into a state of celebration last week as he broke the Olympic record of 90.57 set by Andreas Thorkildsen of Norway in 2008, with his throw in the men’s javelin final at the Paris Olympics 2024. Arshad defeated India’s golden boy Neeraj Chopra by hitting a 92.97m throw for the top podium spot despite the Indian javelin star hitting his best with 89.45 for silver.
Meanwhile, at a dinner ceremony in Islamabad, which was organized in honor of Nadeem, Pakistan PM Sharif paid tribute to the athlete who made the country proud in Paris. Sharif also promised a whopping amount of PKR 100 million for Arshad’s coach Salman Iqbal Butt.
“Success of Arshad Nadeem provides ample proof that meager resources, difficulties, and challenges are not a hurdle in the way of success,” Sharif said.
Prime Minister #ShehbazSharif hosted a banquet in honour of Olympic Gold Medalist & the new Olympic record holder #ArshadNadeem at the PM House.
He presented a cheque of Rs.150 million to Arshad Nadeem for winning a gold medal in javelin throw at the #ParisOlympics2024.
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— Shafek Koreshe (@shafeKoreshe) August 13, 2024
The Pakistan PM also announced the second-highest civilian award – Hilal Imtiaz for Arshad. Besides this, the announcement of the establishment of Arshad High-Performance Academy at Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad was also made. The Pakistan PM also announced the establishment of a sports endowment fund of PKR 1 billion.
It was also reported by Pakistan’s Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar that Arshad will be the chief guest at the Independence Day ceremony in Islamabad.
“Good news is coming from all directions,” Tarar said.
He added: “Arshad Nadeem received a befitting welcome for his extraordinary achievement; his plane was given a water cannon salute.”
