Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday awarded Rs100mln cheque and a brand new car as a reward to Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem.
Arshad Nadeem who won the javelin throw event in Paris with an Olympic Games record of 92.97 metres, pushing India’s Neeraj Chopra to second spot.
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As per details, CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz reached Arshad Nadeem’s hometown Mian Channu via helicopter to praise the javelin star.
The Punjab chief minister showered praises on Arshad Nadeem for winning the gold medal in javelin throw category at Paris Olympics 2024.
In a statement, she said that on the occasion Independence Day, Arshad Nadeem won a gold medal, giving a gift to the nation.
She also announced the construction of a sports city in his hometown of Mian Channu, named after Olympian Arshad Nadeem.
On her visit CM Punjab presented Arshad Nadeem a cheque of Rs100 million and a car with a special number plate as gifts. She also promised to build the roads leading to the gold medalist’s village and a hospital, as well as to establish a university in Mian Channu.
