KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah honored javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem with a Rs50 million cheque, along with the traditional Ajrak and Topi, in recognition of his gold medal victory at the Paris Olympics.
Nadeem’s record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters not only secured the gold but also set a new Olympic record, surpassing India’s Neeraj Chopra.
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The ceremony took place at the CM House, where Nadeem was personally invited by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. During the event, the Chief Minister also announced a Rs5 million reward for Nadeem’s coach, acknowledging the team’s collective effort in this historic achievement.
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Expressing his gratitude, Nadeem thanked the Chief Minister for the recognition and mentioned that Shah was among the first to congratulate him, even before the medal was officially announced. The Sindh government, on behalf of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, pledged continued support for Nadeem’s future endeavors.
Sindh Sports Minister Muhammad Bux Mahar and LB Minister Saeed Ghani also contributed personally to honor Nadeem. Mahar presented a cheque, and Ghani announced that a road in Karachi will be named after the Olympic champion, further commemorating his achievement.
This recognition comes on the heels of another accolade from the Sindh Governor, who hosted Nadeem at the Governor’s House on August 14 to celebrate his international triumph.
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