Arshad Nadeem is a Pakistani Olympic champion and gold medalist. The javelin throwing star has brought an Olympic medal for Pakistan after nearly four decades and he just made the whole nation happy with his hard work and resilience despite lack of support. Arshad Nadeem broke the Olympic record with two throws of over 90 meters and Pakistanis are rejoicing.
Arshad has never received any state support. His parents and his family are the only ones who have been with him in his journey. The nation is proud of this young athlete working hard and showing youngsters how resilience does pay off. Arshad’s mother and his brother also spoke to the media after their son won the gold and their emotions are simply what the whole country is feeling right now.
His mother is thankful to Allah SWT and she is grateful that the whole nation was praying for her son’s victory. She spoke to Public News and also shared sweets with the reporters interviewing her:
His brother also thanked the whole nation who prayed for Arshad in this tournament. He joined the whole village as they celebrated the success of their son. Listen to the emotions and feelings of Arshad Nadeem’s brother: