Arshad Nadeem Honored by Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif for Olympic Gold
Mian Channu [Pakistan], August 13: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif honored Paris Olympics gold medallist Arshad Nadeem with a PKR 100 million cheque and a four-wheeler with the registration number plate “PAK 92.97.” In the men’s javelin throw final, Arshad set an Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 meters, winning the gold medal and defeating his rival, Neeraj Chopra.
Maryam Nawaz presented the cheque to Arshad on Tuesday in his hometown, Mian Channu. She also awarded him an additional cheque for PKR 5 million. Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Sports Minister Faisal Ayub Khokhar, Special Assistant to the CM Zeeshan Malik, and MPA Sania Ashiq were present at the event.
Maryam Nawaz met Arshad’s mother, Razia Parveen, congratulating her on her son’s success and having a lengthy conversation with her. Following his triumph at the Paris Olympics, Arshad received a hero’s welcome upon arriving at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport on Sunday. His family, along with provincial and federal ministers, greeted him with a memorable welcome, including a water cannon salute.
Federal Planning and Development Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Prime Minister Youth Program Chairman Rana Mashhood, Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima, and Khawaja Saad Rafique were among those who welcomed Arshad at the airport.
The 27-year-old athlete won Pakistan’s first Olympic medal since the 1992 Barcelona Games and its first in an individual sport. Arshad’s historic gold throw of 92.97 meters set a new Olympic record, surpassing Denmark’s Andreas Thorkildsen’s mark from Beijing 2008. Grenada’s Anderson Peters won bronze with a throw of 88.54 meters.
Last week, President Asif Ali Zardari directed that Arshad be awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, Pakistan’s second-highest civilian award. Additionally, a special postage stamp themed ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’ was issued by the federal government in his honour.
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Arshad Nadeem -: Arshad Nadeem is a Pakistani athlete who competes in javelin throw. He recently won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics.
Punjab CM -: Punjab CM stands for Punjab Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in the Punjab province of Pakistan.
Maryam Nawaz Sharif -: Maryam Nawaz Sharif is a Pakistani politician and the daughter of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. She is currently serving as the Chief Minister of Punjab.
Olympic Gold -: Olympic Gold refers to winning a gold medal at the Olympic Games, which is a major international sports event held every four years.
Javelin -: Javelin is a track and field event where athletes throw a long spear-like object as far as possible.
Paris Olympics -: The Paris Olympics refers to the Olympic Games that were held in Paris, France.
92.97 meters -: 92.97 meters is the distance Arshad Nadeem threw the javelin to win the gold medal.
PKR 100 million -: PKR 100 million is a large amount of money in Pakistani Rupees, given to Arshad Nadeem as a reward.
Four-wheeler -: A four-wheeler is a type of vehicle, like a car, that has four wheels.
Mian Channu -: Mian Channu is a city in the Punjab province of Pakistan where the honoring event took place.
PKR 5 million -: PKR 5 million is another large amount of money in Pakistani Rupees, also given to Arshad Nadeem as a reward.
1992 -: 1992 is the year when Pakistan last won an Olympic medal before Arshad Nadeem’s victory.
Lahore -: Lahore is a major city in Pakistan where Arshad Nadeem was welcomed as a hero.
President Asif Ali Zardari -: Asif Ali Zardari is a Pakistani politician who served as the President of Pakistan.
Hilal-e-Imtiaz -: Hilal-e-Imtiaz is a prestigious civilian award in Pakistan, given for outstanding service to the country.
