Arshad Nadeem’s incredible achievement at the Paris 2024 Olympics has sent waves of pride and joy across Pakistan.
As the nation celebrates its first individual gold medal in 40 years, the 27-year-old javelin thrower from Mian Channu has become a symbol of national pride.
His record-breaking throw has not only brought glory to the country but also sparked a flood of congratulatory messages from celebrities and public figures.
Pakistani celebrities quickly took to social media to congratulate Arshad on his remarkable achievement.
Celebrity couple Hira and Mani expressed their excitement, with Mani urging Pakistanis to show more respect for sports and athletes.
Singer Faakhir Mehmood said Arshad has made his heart happy. “We are so proud of you. Pakistan Zindabad,” he said.
Host and actor Fahad Mustafa also celebrated the historic win, exclaiming, “Arshad Nadeem, God bless you. Pakistan Zindabad”
Comedian Ahmad Ali Butt demanded that Arshad should be given a “brand new house, brand deals, sports academy and more because he’s proved he’s best”.
Following Arshad’s win, Ushna Shah took to Instagram, saying: “Teary eyed, big smile and now [got to] replace this MJ [Michael Jordan] with an AN [Arshad Nadeem] one.”
Actor Mahira Khan, taking to Instagram, wrote: “What a throw! Breaking records, yes sir.”
“Gold medal in Olympics after 32 years in Pakistan. History made,” write Sajal Aly on her Instagram Story.
“Champion,” wrote Aiman Khan.
Many other actors praised Arshad Nadeem for his outstanding win and for making Pakistan proud.
Singer Faakhir Mehmood expressed his joy over Arshad Nadeem’s achievement, saying, “Arshad has made my heart happy. We are so proud of you. Pakistan Zindabad.”
Actor Mahira Khan also shared her excitement on Instagram, writing, “What a throw! Breaking records, yes sir.”
Following Arshad’s historic win, Ushna Shah took to Instagram, expressing her emotions with, “Teary-eyed, big smile, and now [got to] replace this MJ [Michael Jordan] with an AN [Arshad Nadeem] one.”
Sajal Aly celebrated the moment, writing on her Instagram Story, “Gold medal in Olympics after 32 years in Pakistan. History made.”
Comedian Ahmad Ali Butt suggested that Arshad deserves a “brand new house, brand deals, sports academy, and more because he’s proved he’s the best.” He also hinted at a possible biopic, tagging actor Humayun Saeed with the comment, “biopic on the way.”
Actress Aiman Khan kept it simple and powerful with her post, writing, “Champion.”
Numerous other celebrities joined in praising Arshad Nadeem for his outstanding win and for making Pakistan proud on the global stage.