Accolades, congratulations keep pouring in for Arshad Nadeem

WEB DESK: In an unforgettable moment for Pakistan in Paris Olympics 2024 came when Arshad Nadeem made history, capturing not only a gold medal but the hearts of millions across the nation.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who watched the javelin throw final event live late at night, couldn’t contain his excitement as he proudly shouted “Pakistan Zindabad!” in celebration of Arshad’s outstanding achievement.

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Prime Minister Sharif extended his congratulations to the entire nation, marking this as a monumental moment – Pakistan’s first Olympic gold medal in three decades. Reflecting on the journey, he credited the Youth Festival as the seedbed for nurturing talents like Arshad Nadeem, whose achievements are now elevating Pakistan’s name on the global stage. “Allah made me a resource to discover a talented young man like Arshad Nadeem,” the Prime Minister remarked, celebrating the momentous occasion.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also expressed his pride in Arshad Nadeem, noting that he not only brought home the gold but also captured the spirit of the nation. “Arshad Nadeem has proven his superiority with a record-breaking throw of 92.97 metres,” echoed Maryam Nawaz, acknowledging the remarkable feat.

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Speaker of the National Assembly, Ayaz Sadiq, was among those who showered praise on Arshad, describing him as a “talented and dedicated athlete” who made the entire nation proud. “Arshad Nadeem made new history at the Olympics,” he added, underscoring the significance of his achievement.

Sajjad Ghani, Chairman of WAPDA and Patron-in-Chief of the WAPDA Sports Board, expressed immense pride in Arshad, who hails from the WAPDA Sports Board. He assured that WAPDA would continue its role in promoting sports and supporting athletes in Pakistan.

Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori also joined the chorus of accolades, celebrating Arshad Nadeem’s gold medal win in the men’s javelin throw event. “Today, the dream of winning an Olympic gold medal has come true,” Tessori declared, announcing a reward of Rs 1 million for the national hero.

He also highlighted Arshad’s record-breaking throw of 92.97 metres, which shattered an Olympic record that had stood for 118 years.

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Arshad Nadeem, overwhelmed by the outpouring of support, expressed his gratitude to the Pakistani nation for their prayers. He reflected on his challenging journey, from recovering after knee surgery to training rigorously to avoid injury. “My competition with Neeraj Chopra is like a cricket match – when Pakistan and India compete, people stop what they’re doing to watch,” Arshad said, adding that the

As the nation celebrates this historic victory, Arshad Nadeem stands tall, a symbol of hope for Pakistan’s sports and inspiration for generations to come.