President Zardari announces Rs 10 crore for gold medalist Arshad Nadeem

President Asif Ali Zardari announced a reward of 10 crore rupees for Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, after he won the gold medal for Pakistan in the Paris Olympics.

The President also awarded the athlete the Hilal-e-Imtiaz. The ceremony was held at the President’s House in Islamabad.

On this occasion, President Asif Ali Zardari said, “Arshad Nadeem made the country proud by setting an Olympic record and also inspired countless young athletes of the country.”

Appreciating Arshad Nadeem’s outstanding success, continuous hard work, and dedication, the President said, “Scholarships should also be given to the children of the players. I would like to contribute 250 million rupees to the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Endowment Fund. I hope that Arshad Nadeem will continue to shine the name of the country in the future.”

The President also appreciated the services of coach Salman Iqbal Butt for guiding Arshad to success. Arshad thanked the President for giving him the Hilal-e-Imtiaz Award.

The star Javelin thrower won the gold medal by throwing 92.97 meters in the javelin throw competition of the Paris Olympics 2024, winning Pakistan’s first medal in the event after 32 years.