PM Declares Cash Reward For Pakistani Javelin Athlete Arshad Nadeem

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif awarded Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem a cash prize of Rs2.5 million during a meeting held on Tuesday. Nadeem, who made history by securing a silver medal at the World Athletics Championship 2023, was commended by the Prime Minister for his remarkable achievement despite facing limited resources. Sharif expressed pride in Nadeem’s accomplishment, stating that it had brought honor to the nation.

Highlighting the abundance of talent in Pakistan’s sports arena, Sharif emphasized the importance of nurturing and promoting sports, particularly in rural areas. During the meeting, Nadeem briefed the Prime Minister about his sports career and past achievements, including his participation in various international events representing Pakistan since 2012.

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Describing the meeting as productive, Nadeem proposed several measures to further the promotion of sports across the country. The gathering was attended by Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Minister of State for IT and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja, as well as other dignitaries.

Nadeem’s historic achievement took place on August 28, 2023, when he secured Pakistan’s first-ever medal at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary, with a throw of 87.82 meters. Despite his success, Nadeem faced setbacks due to a knee injury, which prevented him from participating in the Asian Games. However, he underwent successful surgeries for both his elbow and knee, and has resumed training with the aim of representing Pakistan in the Paris 2024 Olympics scheduled for July 2024.