Karachi: Pakistan could also be showering its javelin throw Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem with money prizes and different invaluable awards, however his father-in-law has determined to reward him a buffalo, in step with his rural upbringing and custom. Mohammad Nawaz instructed native media in Nadeem’s village on Sunday that gifting a buffalo is taken into account ‘very invaluable’ and ‘respectful’ in his village. Nadeem received the gold medal within the javelin throw occasion in Paris with an Olympic file of 92.97m, with India’s Neeraj Chopra ending second.
Journey from farm to Olympics
Nawaz mentioned, ‘Nadeem may be very pleased with his roots and regardless of success, his house continues to be his village and he nonetheless lives together with his dad and mom and brothers.’ His father-in-law mentioned that he has 4 sons and three daughters and his youngest daughter Ayesha is married to Nadeem. Nawaz mentioned, ‘Once we determined to marry our daughter to Nadeem six years in the past, he was doing small jobs at the moment, however he was very keen about his sport and used to apply javelin throwing constantly at house and within the fields.’
Nadeem will get grand welcome on return house
Pakistan’s first particular person Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem obtained a rousing welcome from followers on his return house and he seemed very emotional whereas assembly his household. When Nadeem arrived right here, he was welcomed with a ‘water cannon salute’. It was the welcome of a nationwide hero as 1000’s of followers had been determined to get a glimpse of Nadeem and had been shouting slogans of his title amid jostling. Nadeem received the gold medal within the javelin throw occasion of the Paris Video games by masking a distance of 92.97 meters. On reaching right here, Nadeem hugged his mom, father and elder brother. His household garlanded him throughout an emotional reunion contained in the lounge of Allama Iqbal Worldwide Airport.