RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) has appreciated Arshad Nadeem’s remarkable achievement of winning Pakistan’s first-ever gold medal in a singles’ event and setting a new Olympic record, the military’s media wing said on Friday.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Army Chief made the remarks at a ceremony hosted to honor Arshad Nadeem’s historic achievement at Army Auditorium GHQ.
legendary Olympians including 1984 Olympic and National Hockey Teams, National Cricket Team, Street Football Team, Army Polo Team, Visually Impaired Cricket and Women Goal Ball Teams, Medal Winners of Common Wealth, SAF and Asian Games and participants of the Paris Olympics 2024 also attended the event.
“Notable legends included Jehangir Khan, Isalah Ud Din, Shahbaz Senior, Sohail Abbas, Muhammad Asif and Aisam-ul-Haq. The event was also attended by Arshad Nadeem’s close relatives, associates and coaches,” the ISPR said in a statement.
It said COAS appreciated Arshad Nadeem’s remarkable achievement of winning Pakistan’s first-ever gold medal in a singles’ event and setting a new Olympic record, attributing it to his commitment, perseverance, and passion for excellence.
He highlighted Arshad’s journey from humble beginnings to achieving greatness, stressing the importance of hard work and determination.
The Army Chief recognized Arshad Nadeem’s achievement as a national pride and said that he has been honored by the entire nation.
“COAS reaffirmed the commitment to support and empower not only sportsmen, but the entire wealth of Pakistani youth to achieve excellence towards a prosperous Pakistan,” the ISPR said.
According to the statement the COAS highlighted the need for Youth Engagement, Development and Entertainment as basic cardinals of a healthy and prosperous society.
Arshad Nadeem on the occasion expressed gratitude and said the immense potential of Pakistani youth, stressing the importance of hard work, positivity, and perseverance in overcoming challenges and achieving success.
