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Islamabad/Lahore/Karachi: Arshad Nadeem, who won the gold medal in the javelin throw competition at the Paris Olympics, has been showered with prizes, while his fan following on social media has also increased significantly.
On his historic success, offers from sponsors have also started coming for him.
The International Association of Athletics Federations has also announced that it will award 50,000 dollars to the gold medal winners in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The Punjab government announced a reward of Rs 10 crore for national hero Arshad Nadeem and also claimed to build a sports city named after him.
Punjab Governor Sardar Salim Haider Khan announced a reward of Rs 20 lakh for Arshad Nadeem while also inviting the national hero to the Governor House.
The Sindh government announced a reward of Rs 5 crore for Arshad Nadeem, while Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab announced the opening of a sports academy in the name of Arshad Nadeem in Karachi.
The Mayor of Sukkur has announced Arshad Nadeem to be crowned with gold.
Sindh Governor Kamran Tesori announced a reward of Rs 20 lakh for Olympian Arshad Nadeem.
Renowned singer Ali Zafar said in his message on social media that he promised Arshad Nadeem Rs 10 lakh as a cash prize through his foundation for his historic achievement.
Karachi Press Club has announced the honorary membership of Karachi Press Club to Arshad Nadeem for winning the gold medal in the Olympics.
President Asif Ali Zardari directed Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem to be awarded Hilal Imtiaz for his record performance in the Olympics.
The owner of a private TV channel has announced to give an apartment, cricketer Ahmed Shahzad 10 lakhs, private TV channel also 10 lakhs, and Pakistan Gas and Oil has announced to give free petrol for life.
It should be noted that Pakistan won its last Olympic Games on August 8, 1992, with a bronze medal in the hockey event, while the last gold medal was also won in 1984 thanks to hockey.
