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Pakistan’s Javelin star Arshad Nadeem qualifies for Paris Olympics, WAC final

Details of cash prizes and gifts announced for Arshad Nadeem so far

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Arshad Nadeem’s historic gold medal win in the javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics 2024, with a record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters, has been celebrated with overwhelming national pride. The athlete, who ended Pakistan’s 32-year Olympic medal drought, is set to receive over PKR 150 million in rewards from various government officials, celebrities, and organizations.

Major Contributions Include:

  • PKR 100 million pledged by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz
  • PKR 2 million was announced by Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan
  • PKR 50 million from Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah
  • PKR 1 million from Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori
  • PKR 1 million each from singer Ali Zafar and cricketer Ahmad Shahzad

In addition to these monetary rewards, other notable honors include:

  • An apartment in the ARY Laguna project in DHA City, Karachi, announced by ARY TV owner Salman Iqbal
  • A car from the Toyota Company
  • A gold crown from Mayer Sukkur, Sindh

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has also directed that Arshad Nadeem be awarded one of the country’s highest civilian honors in recognition of his achievement.

The announcement of additional cash prizes and gifts is still ongoing as the nation continues to celebrate Nadeem’s remarkable achievement.

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