Lahore, August 10, 2024 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to extend a grand welcome to Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem at Lahore Airport early Saturday morning. Nadeem, who clinched gold in the javelin throw at the Paris Olympics 2024, is scheduled to arrive via Istanbul at 1 AM.
In a display of national pride and enthusiasm, President Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari have called on party workers to greet Nadeem with high-spirited celebrations at the airport. The reception is anticipated to be historic, reflecting the widespread joy and admiration Nadeem’s achievement has inspired across the nation.
South Asian Athletics Chairman Mohammad Akram Sahi will accompany Nadeem on his return journey. The celebrated athlete will be joined by his coach, Salman Butt, who has played a pivotal role in his remarkable success.
Nadeem’s historic achievement includes shattering the Olympic javelin throw record with an impressive 92.97 meters, surpassing the previous mark of 90.57 meters set by Norway’s Andreas Thorkildsen in 2008. His victory marks a milestone for Pakistan as he becomes the country’s first individual Olympic gold medalist.
The nation eagerly anticipates the grand reception planned for their new hero, underscoring the profound impact of Nadeem’s victory on the national spirit and pride.
