The remarkable feat of Nadeem in Javelin final at Paris Olympics 2024 is making the rounds over the internet, as he broke the world record for javelin throw by making a shot at 92.97 meters. The entire nation is feeling proud of this memorable achievement for Pakistan. Amidst the moments of joy, the Sindh government has also announced a huge amount of prize money for Arshad Nadeem. On Friday, the PPP-led Sindh government announced cash prizes for Arshad Nadeem worth Rs 50 million. Moreover, the governor, Tessori, himself announced Rs 1 million for the athlete in lieu of the remarkable feat of Nadeem in javelin final.
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab reportedly said, “The Sindh government has announced Rs 50 million for the national hero. A sports academy named after Arshad Nadeem would be established in Karachi.” Moreover, the Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, also congratulated the athlete on his “exceptional performance” and stated that this win can undoubtedly be regarded as a “gift to the people of Pakistan” on its upcoming Independence Day. Thus, Nadeem’s remarkable feat in the javelin final filled the country with pride.
On the other hand, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, stated, “The entire nation commends his victory and takes pride in it. He made possible what was impossible as a result of his hard work.” “But unfortunately, neither the federal nor the provincial governments stood with [such talented people] as they should have,” he further said.
Arshad Nadeem, however, was so overjoyed over his remarkable feat that his years-long struggle bore fruit yesterday. In one of the videos circulating over the internet, it can be seen that he was shedding tears of joy over the victory. Nadeem said, “I’m thankful to Allah for giving me the fruit of my labor and to all the people back home who prayed for me. I’ll try to do even better next time around.”
He further stated, “I would like to say a special word of thanks to Dr Ali Sher Bajwa, who helped me during surgery and rehabilitation, and to my coach, Salman Butt, who ensured I came back even stronger and better.” The country beams with pride over the remarkable feat of Nadeem in javelin final.
The words of Arshad Nadeem, which filled the hearts of everyone with joy and pride, are, “When I threw the javelin, I got the feel of it leaving my hand and sensed it could be an Olympic record, God-willing.” On that note, the remarkable feat of Nadeem in the javelin final stands as a proud national achievement.
