Arshad Nadeem, who made history as the first Pakistani to win an individual gold medal at the Olympics, recently met with renowned Islamic scholar Tariq Jamil.
In social media posts shared by Tariq Jamil, the scholar is seen warmly welcoming Nadeem, embracing him, and commending his remarkable achievement. The two engaged in a heartfelt conversation, with Nadeem visibly appreciative of the gesture.
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To honor the Olympian, Tariq Jamil presented Nadeem with a cash reward of Rs500,000. Images of their meeting quickly went viral, with social media users praising Tariq Jamil’s generosity and sending their best wishes to Nadeem.
Arshad Nadeem secured the gold medal at the Paris Olympics with a javelin throw of 92.97 meters, breaking a 118-year-old record.
Since his historic victory, Nadeem has been showered with accolades, including substantial financial rewards from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the chief ministers of Punjab and Sindh, and various organizations.