One year ago today, Pakistani javelin thrower and national hero Arshad Nadeem etched his name in history by winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. His remarkable throw of 92.97 meters not only secured the top spot but also set a new Olympic record, a feat that is being celebrated on its first anniversary.

Arshad Nadeem’s victory was monumental for Pakistan for several reasons. It was the country’s first Olympic gold medal in 40 years and, even more significantly, the first-ever individual Olympic gold medal won by a Pakistani athlete.

His achievement brought immense pride and joy to the nation, placing Pakistan firmly on the global athletics map.
Reflecting on his win, Arshad Nadeem expressed his determination to succeed. “I was very determined to win a medal at the Paris Olympics,” he said.

He shared his appreciation for the support he received, stating that he was overwhelmed by the praise for making Pakistan proud on the world stage.

Upon his return home, Nadeem was met with an outpouring of love and respect from both the government and the public. “When I came back to Pakistan, the government and the people gave me a lot of respect,” he said, thanking everyone for the numerous awards and honors he received.