Arshad Nadeem gains 460,000 new Instagram followers in less than two days

WEB DESK: Arshad Nadeem, the javelin star who dazzled at the Paris 2024 Olympics, has experienced an extraordinary surge in his social media following.

Since his record-breaking performance, with a remarkable 92.97-metre javelin throw, thousands of social media accounts have shared pictures and videos celebrating his success.

The video of Nadeem’s stunning throw has gone viral, garnering widespread attention not just from the media but also from numerous celebrities and government officials who have expressed their admiration for his dedication and the prestige he has brought to Pakistan.

Before his gold medal triumph, Nadeem had just 171 followers on Instagram. However, his victory has catapulted his follower count to an impressive 630,000, reflecting a dramatic increase of 460,000.

As of Friday, his official account, under the handle ‘arshadnadeem29,’ had gained over 200,000 new followers within hours of his historic achievement. By 1:40 pm on Friday, his follower count had surged to 385,000 in under 12 hours.

As of 10:00 am on Saturday, August 10, 2024, Nadeem’s Instagram following stands at 631,000. This remarkable rise in popularity highlights not only the personal recognition of Nadeem’s talent but also provides a significant boost to Pakistan’s global reputation.