Arshad Nadeem, the acclaimed javelin thrower, has been showered with numerous honors and rewards after securing a gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. His remarkable 92.97m throw not only earned him the top spot but also elevated him to the status of a national hero in Pakistan. Among the accolades, Nadeem received PKR 150 million, gold crowns, a civil award, and a Honda Civic car with a specially stylized number plate reading ‘PAK 92.97’. However, the most talked-about gift came from his father-in-law, who gifted him a buffalo.
Arshad Nadeem’s reaction on his father gifting him a buffalo after winning the Gold medal 😂😂😂
He wanted 5-6 acre plot from his father-in-law and not a buffalo. Man, he’s so simple 😭❤️ #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/EzRv68GyAl
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) August 16, 2024
The Buffalo Gift and Nadeem’s Amusing Response
In a lighthearted interview with Pakistan-based News, Nadeem humorously remarked on the gift from his father-in-law, who is the father of his wife, Ayesha. He jokingly suggested that he would have preferred five acres of land instead of the buffalo but acknowledged that a buffalo wasn’t a bad gift either. Ayesha admitted that she was unaware of the gift beforehand and only found out through the interview. Nadeem shared that he had teased his wife about the gift, playfully suggesting that her father could have given something else.
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A Hero’s Welcome and Lavish Rewards
Upon his return to Pakistan, Arshad Nadeem was welcomed as a hero. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a grand reward of PKR 150 million along with a civil award in recognition of Nadeem’s outstanding achievement. Additionally, the Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, awarded him PKR 10 million and the aforementioned Honda Civic.
Nadeem’s victory was particularly significant as he managed to beat India’s Neeraj Chopra, marking the first time he had triumphed over Neeraj in their ten javelin contests. His success at the Paris Olympics has not only brought him personal accolades but also cemented his place as a revered figure in Pakistan.
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