Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a reward of Rs150 million for Arshad Nadeem and Rs10 million for coach, Salman Iqbal Butt. The Olympian gold-medalist arrived at the PM House on Tuesday where he was honoured with a standing ovation by government officials and other notable personalities.
PM Shehbaz shared that the star athlete and nation’s pride will be presented with a Hilal-e-Imtiaz on the 77th Independence Day of Pakistan tomorrow on August 14. He further declared that the road between F-9 and F-10 sectors in Islamabad would be named after Nadeem.
He also unveiled plans to establish Arshad Nadeem High-Performance Academy at Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad, to train athletes for the 2028 Olympics. He announced Rs1 billion Sports Endowment Fund aimed at supporting athletes, addressing the needs of retired sports figures, and providing top-tier training opportunities.
Nadeem was accompanied by his family and coach on the occasion. He spoke to the audience, thanking the nation for their support and the media for highlighting his story while recalling the great feat.
PM Shehbaz addressed the audience, lauding the hard work and determination behind Nadeem’s record-breaking success, stating that his victory was a remarkable gift to the nation ahead of Independence Day, amplifying the celebrations.
Earlier today, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz at his home in a nearby village close to his hometown Mian Channu.
She presented Nadeem with a cheque for Rs100 million and gifted him a car in recognition of his achievements. He was also give with a personalised number plate PAK 92 97 for the vehicle refering to his record 92.97 metre throw at the Olympics.
The gold-medalist broke a century-old Olympic record by achieving a massive 92.27 metre javelin throw last week at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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