Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, fresh from his historic gold medal win, had a special meeting today with Maryam Nawaz, CM Punjab and Vice President of the Pakistan Muslim League (N).
شاباش ارشد ندیم 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/0Da12Tip2k
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) August 13, 2024
Nadeem, who recently made history by becoming the first Pakistani to win a gold medal in javelin at a major international event, was congratulated by Maryam Nawaz for his remarkable accomplishment. She lauded his dedication, hard work, and the honor he has brought to the nation.
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During the meeting, Maryam Nawaz expressed her admiration for Nadeem’s journey, from his humble beginnings to becoming a national hero. She emphasized the importance of sports in uplifting the spirit of the nation and promised continued support for athletes like Nadeem, who strive to make Pakistan proud on the global stage.
CM Maryam Nawaz has also gifted Arshad Nadeem with brand new Honda Civic car with the number PAK 97.92 🇵🇰🔥🔥
Arshad totally deserves this, he’s Pakistan’s biggest superstar. Ma Shaa Allah ❤️#Paris2024 #OlympicGames pic.twitter.com/iTpOu6vTCq
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) August 13, 2024
Nadeem, in turn, thanked Maryam Nawaz for her kind words and support. He spoke about the challenges he faced on his path to success, including limited resources and training facilities, and how the love and prayers of the Pakistani people fueled his determination. He also expressed his hope for more support and infrastructure for future athletes, so they too can achieve greatness for the country.
The meeting ended on a positive note, with Maryam Nawaz assuring Nadeem of the government’s commitment to improving sports facilities and providing better opportunities for young athletes. She also presented him with a token of appreciation and wished him continued success in his future endeavors.
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This meeting between Arshad Nadeem and Maryam Nawaz was a significant moment, symbolizing the recognition and encouragement of Pakistani athletes who continue to make their mark on the world stage.
In addition to 100 million PKR, Arshad Nadeem also received the keys to a brand new Honda Civic with the registration number PAK-9297 from the CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz 🔥😍 pic.twitter.com/KpAX1lTMP0
— iffi (@iffiViews) August 13, 2024