LAHORE: Olympic hero Arshad Nadeem, who made history by winning a gold medal for Pakistan at the Paris Olympics after a 40-year drought, has been honored by the Governor of Punjab, Sardar Salim Haider Khan.
Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider hosted a ceremony on Saturday to honour Arshad Nadeem. The governor awarded a cheque of Rs2 million and a car to Nadeem to acknowledge his achievement which made the nation proud.
During his speech ,He praised Nadeem’s achievements and expressed hope for continued record-breaking performances.
In response, Arshad Nadeem expressed his gratitude, attributing his success to his parents’ prayers and the support of his coach, especially after undergoing surgery earlier this year. He shared that despite a foul in his first throw, he managed to make his country proud with his second attempt.
He also thanked the Governor of Punjab for the love and recognition he received.
Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah was also hosted Arshad Nadeem yesterday, at the CM House with P&D Minister Nasir Shah, the ongoing provincial cabinet session was paused to welcome the national hero personally.
At a separate event organized at GHQ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Friday appreciated Arshad Nadeem’s remarkable achievement of winning Pakistan’s first-ever gold medal in a singles’ event and setting a new Olympic record in javelin throw, attributing it to his commitment, perseverance, and passion for excellence.
