PARIS – Arshad Nadeem, who clinched the gold medal in javelin throw at the Paris Olympics, has been showered with honors and awards.
His fan following on social media has also seen a major boost.
In recognition of his historic achievement, the both federal and the provincial governments, celebrities, announced awards for Nadeem.
Besides it, the numerous sponsors have expressed a keen interest in working with the Olympic champion.
Here is a detailed overview of awards Arshad Nadeem is set to receive:
- International Association of Athletics Federations announced a reward of $50,000 for the gold medalists of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- Punjab govt: Declared a prize of 100 million rupees for the national hero and also proposed the creation of a sports city named after Arshad Nadeem.
- Governor Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan: Announced a prize of 2 million rupees and invited Nadeem to the Governor House.
- Sindh Government: Announced a reward of 50 million rupees, while Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab pledged to open a sports academy in Karachi named after Arshad Nadeem.
- Mayor of Sukkur: Announced the presentation of a gold crown to Arshad Nadeem.
- Governor of Sindh: Announced a prize of 2 million rupees for Nadeem.
- Renowned Singer Ali Zafar: Promised to award 1 million rupees through his foundation for Nadeem’s historic success.
- Karachi Press Club: Announced honorary membership for Arshad Nadeem in recognition of his gold medal win.
- Private TV Channel Owner Salman Iqbal: Offered an apartment to Nadeem.
- Cricketer Ahmed Shehzad: Announced a reward of 1 million rupees.
- Private TV Channel: Also pledged 1 million rupees.
- Pakistan Gas and Oil: Announced a lifetime supply of free petrol for Nadeem.
It may be mentioned here that Pakistan last secured a bronze medal in hockey at the Olympics on August 8, 1992, and its last gold medal was also in hockey, won in 1984.
