DUBAI – Pakistan’s javelin star Arshad Nadeem has been recognized with the prestigious Global Breakthrough Athlete of the Year award at the 17th World Sports Summit held in Dubai.
The award was presented in front of prominent sports personalities from around the globe, with Dubai’s ruler’s son, Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, awarding Nadeem the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Award in recognition of his remarkable achievement.
Arshad Nadeem’s victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he secured a gold medal in the javelin throw with an outstanding throw of 92.97 meters, was the highlight of the ceremony.
His achievement has made Pakistan proud, earning him widespread praise and admiration both locally and internationally.
Following the event, the Pakistani public celebrated Nadeem’s win, congratulating him for bringing home this honor from such a prestigious global platform.
Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information, Atta Tarar, also took to social media to congratulate Nadeem. He expressed, “Arshad Nadeem receiving the Global Sports Award is an honor for Pakistan. He is our pride.”
