Arshad Nadeem, who set a world record at the Olympics, has been awarded the prestigious Hilal-e-Imtiaz. President Asif Ali Zardari presented the award during a special ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
Nadeem earned this honour for his incredible achievement at the Paris Olympics. He threw the javelin 92.97 meters, setting a world record. His throw secured Pakistan’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in the event.
This achievement marked Pakistan’s first individual gold and the nation’s first Olympic gold in 40 years. The ceremony, broadcast live, emphasized the importance of Nadeem’s accomplishment.
Nadeem’s historic performance has brought immense pride to the nation, and the government awarded him the Hilal-e-Imtiaz to recognize his contribution to sports. His record-breaking throw made Olympic history and elevated Pakistan’s status in global sports.
