Arshad Nadeem to be bestowed with 'gold crown'
Under-construction sports stadium in Sukkur to be named after Nadeem to honour his achievement, says Shaikh
August 09, 2024
Sindh Government Spokesperson and Sukkur Mayor Barrister Arsalan Islam Shaikh on Friday announced that Arshad Nadeem will be awarded a gold crown, on the desire expressed by the people of Sukkur.
Additionally, the under-construction new sports stadium in Sukkur will be named after Nadeem to honour his remarkable achievement, he added.
The 27-year-old javelin thrower became the first-ever individual athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in Pakistan's history last night.
In a video statement, Shaikh extended an invitation to Nadeem to visit Sukkur, where he will be bestowed with the gold crown upon arrival.
He noted that currently, every Pakistani is rejoicing as he has broken a world record, making every countryman proud.
The mayor praised the athlete, saying: "He has given a beautiful gift to Pakistan."
The historic 92.97-meter throw has put the Pakistani player in sixth place in the list of all-time best javelin throws. Czech Republic’s Jan Zelezny stands on top in the list with the world record of 98.48 metres throw that he accomplished in 1996.
Whereas, the best Olympics throw was 90.57, held by Norway’s Andreas Thorkildsen in Beijing Olympics 2008.
