Paris Olympics 2024: Arshad Nadeem has achieved legendary status in Pakistani sports after his remarkable performance in the javelin throw at the Paris Olympics 2024. Nadeem not only set a new Olympic record twice during the final but also secured the gold medal with a throw of 92.97 meters, marking Pakistans first Olympic medal in 32 years and surpassing Indias Neeraj Chopra. Following this historic win, Nadeem is set to receive a series of prestigious rewards and honors.Cash prizesNadeems achievement will be rewarded with substantial financial incentives. He is set to receive over PKR 150 million (approximately INR 4.5 crore or USD 538,000). Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a reward of PKR 100 million, while Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan will contribute an additional PKR 2 million. The Chief Minister of Sindh has pledged PKR 50 million, and further contributions include PKR 1 million each from Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab and renowned singer Ali Zafar. Cricketer Ahmad Shahzad has also promised PKR 1 million through his foundation.Highest civil award In addition to the financial rewards, Nadeem will be honored with the highest civil award, as recommended by a unanimous resolution in a National Assembly session. The Senate Deputy Chairman, Syedaal Khan Nasar, will host an honorary dinner for Nadeem upon his return to Pakistan. Nadeem will also be honored with a gold crown by Sindh Government spokesperson Barrister Islam Shaikh. A new sports stadium in Sukkur will be named in his honor, and Karachi will establish the Arshad Nadeem Athletics Academy. Additionally, Pakistans Beacon Energy will gift him a solar energy system as a tribute to his achievement.
