Arshad Nadeem to receive Pakistan’s second highest civilian Honour after Olympic Gold

“Arshad Nadeem’s remarkable performance has made the nation proud on the global stage. His outstanding success in athletics is a source of pride for the country,” President Zardari stated in a letter, according to a report by news agency PTI.

According to PTI, Zardari’s office has also sent a letter to the Cabinet Division for the formal conferment of the award.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the issuance of a commemorative stamp titled “Azm-e-Istehkam” (Commitment to Stability) on the occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day. The stamp will feature Nadeem’s image alongside the iconic Minar-e-Pakistan.

Nadeem’s golden feat has triggered a wave of jubilation across the nation, with cash awards and honors pouring in from various quarters. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a substantial cash reward and plans to build a sports city in Nadeem’s hometown. Similar honors and rewards have been pledged by other provincial governments and organizations.

Nadeem won the gold at the elite men’s javelin throw competition with a mammoth 92.97 m throw on Thursday at Paris which broke the Olympic record of 90.57 m set at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

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