MIAN CHANNU: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem to celebrate his groundbreaking gold medal win at the Paris Olympics 2024.
In a gesture of recognition for his achievement, Punjab CM awarded Nadeem a cash prize of Rs100 million and a Honda Civic. Earlier, in a thrilling final, Nadeem set a new Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 meters, winning a gold medal after 40 years.
The car given to the athlete has a registration number that matches his Olympic record—PAK 92.97.
Additionally, Maryam presented a cheque of Rs5 million to Nadeem’s coach, Salman Iqbal Butt. Upon arriving at the Olympians home, Maryam embraced his mother, Razia Parveen, and congratulated her on her son’s significant achievement.
Family members of the javelin thrower took selfies and pictures with CM Maryam, while Nadeem recalled the moments from his Olympic competition. The Punjab CM said that he had brought unmatched happiness to the nation.
According to media report, the chief minister flew in a helicopter to meet the gold medalist. Additionally, Maryam promised the athlete that the government would build roads leading directly to Nadeem’s village, as well as a hospital and university in his hometown of Mian Channu.
The chief minister was accompanied by Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Sports Minister Faisal Khokhar, the Punjab chief secretary, and MPA Sania Ashiq during her visit.
