Aiwan-e-Sadar writes to Cabinet Division highlighting Nadeem\u2019s remarkable achievements on global stage
\n ISLAMABAD
\nPresident Asif Ali Zardari has directed that javelin star Arshad Nadeem be awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz \u2014 the second-highest civilian award given by the Government of Pakistan \u2014 for his record-breaking performance in the Paris Olympics 2024.
\nThe president will confer the civilian award to Nadeem in a special ceremony, recognising his distinguished services in the field of sports, a statement from the Aiwan-e-Sadr said Saturday.
\nFollowing the president\u2019s directive, the Aiwan-e-Sadr has sent a letter to the Cabinet Division, requesting the award for the athlete.
\nThe letter highlights Nadeem\u2019s exceptional performance, which has brought great pride to the nation. His remarkable achievements on the global stage have become a source of national pride, as he has significantly elevated Pakistan\u2019s status in the field of athletics.
\nThe president will bestow the civilian award on Nadeem under Article 259(2) of the Constitution, which allows the President to honour citizens for their valuable contributions across various fields.
\nNadeem won the Olympic men\u2019s javelin title in Paris on Thursday, beating defending champion Neeraj Chopra of India to secure Pakistan\u2019s first individual medal at a Summer Games.
\nThe six-feet-three-inch-tall Nadeem made the country proud by hurling the javelin to 92.97 metres, improving the Olympic record by over 2.50 metres, and forcing the packed-to-capacity crowd to give him a standing ovation.
\nBefore Arshad\u2019s remarkable victory, Pakistan had never won an individual gold medal at the Olympics.
\nAll of Pakistan\u2019s previous three gold medals came in field hockey, with their team winning gold in 1960, 1968, and 1984.
\nPrior to Thursday, only two Pakistan athletes had won individual medals of any colour \u2014 with a wrestling bronze in 1960 and a boxing bronze in 1988.
\nSince the 1992 Barcelona Games, Pakistan has not won a medal of any kind.
\nSpeaking exclusively to Geo News, Pakistani ace javelin thrower said: \u201cIt was my day. I could have thrown at a greater distance.\u201d
\nThis outstanding achievement has elevated Pakistan\u2019s status on the global sports stage.
\nThe 27-year-old will be returning to his hometown, Lahore, via Istanbul at night when the clock marks 1am on Sunday.
\nNadeem\u2019s hometown, Khanewal, is very excited to celebrate his triumph in grand style.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Aiwan-e-Sadar writes to Cabinet Division highlighting Nadeem\u2019s remarkable achievements on global stage ISLAMABAD President Asif Ali Zardari has directed that javelin star Arshad Nadeem be awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz \u2014 the second-highest civilian award given by the Government of Pakistan \u2014 for his record-breaking performance in the Paris Olympics 2024. The president will confer the civilian […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":424046,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-424110","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports"},"yoast_head":"\n