New Delhi: Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s first gold medalist is set to become the next sporting messiah for his country. For a country obsessed with its cricketing and hockey heritage, this gold medal will trigger a new revolution for the country in multi-sporting events.
Moreover, Nadeem’s medal also triggered worldwide headlines as it was the first gold medal in any individual sport for any Pakistani javelin thrower. Pakistan had previously won only the bronze medal in the Olympics in individual sports.
Naturally, such a historic feat will be celebrated with cash-rich rewards and other felicitation awards and prizes back home. Here’s a detailed list of awards and prizes that Nadeem will be getting once he returns home.
Well done #ArshadNadeem 🇵🇰🏅Ahmad Shahzad Foundation & @reportagegroup are happy to announce another Rs 1 Million Prize for our Olympian Hero🏆I always believed in Arshad Nadeem’s Potential! He’s our proud Champ 🇵🇰 Remember to Always believe in your Dreams, They’ll come to… pic.twitter.com/kF5meuQAdz
— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) August 9, 2024
Huge Cash Prize!
The first thing that Nadeem is expected to receive is a huge cash prize of more than 150 million Pakistani Rupees (which is valued at more than 4.5 cr in INR and at USD 538,000). This award is bifurcated into the following parts:
- Maryam Nawaz, CM of Punjab (Pakistan side)- 100 million PKR
- Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, Punjab (Pakistan side) Governor- 2 million PKR
- Nadeem, CM of Sindh- 50 Million PKR
- Kamran Tessori, Sindh Governor- 1 Million PKR
- Ali Zafar, Pakistani Singer- 1 Million PKR
- Ahmad Shahzad, Former Pakistani Cricketer- 1 Million PKR
First of all, I thank Allah Almighty for this huge success, with the prayers of my parents, prayers of the entire nation and especially the tireless effort of my coach Mr. Salman Iqbal Butt and the support of Dr. Ali Sher Bajwa, I have achieved this massive milestone.
Thank you… pic.twitter.com/zpMvRMLGHA— Arshad Nadeem (@ArshadOlympian1) August 9, 2024
Other perks announced
On the other hand, according to a unanimous decision by the lower house of Pakistan Nadeem is set to receive the Nishan-e-Pakistan which is the highest civilian award of the country. The report was confirmed by Radio Pakistan.
Another strange but interesting tribute has come from Beacon Energy who have confirmed that they will be gifting the Pakistani javelin a solar energy system. The news was confirmed by the company on
Following Arshad Nadeem’s historic win and achievement at the 2024 Olympics, Pakistan’s premier solar energy company, Beacon Energy Pvt Ltd, has announced a Solar Energy System for the victor to match his energy and his record-setting capabilityas a tribute to the Olympian who… pic.twitter.com/ICczIARGak
— ProPakistani (@ProPakistaniPK) August 9, 2024
Syedaal Khan, the Deputy Chairman of the Senate has organised a dinner in honour of Arshad’s win in Paris while Murtaza Wahab, the mayor of Karachi has announced the opening of “Arshad Nadeem Athletics Academy” to develop more future stars like Nadeem.