ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday congratulated Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem on qualifying for the final of the javelin throw competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
He praised Arshad Nadeem’s outstanding performance, saying he has won the admiration of the entire nation through his phenomenal work and relentless dedication.
The prime minister wished Arshad Nadeem success in the 2024 Olympics and lauded his contributions to promoting the javelin throw.
He said that Arshad Nadeem’s dedication and hard work served as an inspiration for the youth and recalled the meeting with Arshad Nadeem at the PM House in March 2024.
The prime minister said that Pakistan possessed vast talent that required further development. He affirmed the government’s commitment to support athletes in the international arena.
Arshad Nadeem, a nine-time international medalist and four-time gold medalist, is Pakistan’s best shot at a medal in the Paris Olympics. He won silver at the World Championships last year as well as gold at the Commonwealth Games in 2022 with a massive 90.18m distance throw.
The last time Pakistan won a medal at the Olympic Games was in 1992 in Barcelona, when it secured bronze in hockey.
