Star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem made the country proud on Sunday when he bagged the silver medal at the World Athletics Championship — the country’s first-ever medal at the tournament — triggering an outpouring of love and appreciation for the thrower.
Arshad Nadeem, coming back from elbow surgery and a knee injury, produced his season's best effort of 87.82-meter on his third attempt to win the silver medal, while Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to win a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships with an 88.17-meter effort in the final.
Czech Republic's Jakub Vadlejch took the bronze with 86.67.
Speaking to Geo News, Nadeem’s mother said she was thankful to the Almighty and the whole nation for praying for his success.
“My son will play and bring glory to the country.”
Lavishing praise on the star athlete, Nadeem’s elder brother said words cannot describe the joy of success.
“Arshad played after a year due to injury and couldn’t get enough time to train but in the next competitions he will be the winner inshallah.”
Congratulating on his achievement, interim Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar commended Arshad Nadeem, saying “You’ve made the nation happy and proud for your excellent sportsmanship that won you—and the country—a silver medal at the World Athletics championship.”
Former prime minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed his feat and said that he made the nation proud.
Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani has announced a prize of Rs1 million for the javelin thrower for bringing laurels to the country.
Former ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) called Arshad Nadeem "our champion" who lifted the whole country with his medal.
Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez also congratulated Arshad Nadeem.
The European Union, in its congratulatory note for the star athlete, stated that it is a proud moment for the country.
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