Nadeem’s plane was greeted with a water salute upon arrival, marking the beginning of a warm welcome. An individual gold medal.
In recognition of his outstanding achievements, the Pakistan government announced on Saturday that Nadeem will be awarded Hilal Imtiazthe nation’s second-highest civilian award.
The President will award the Order of Hilal-e-Imtiaz to Nadeem at a special ceremony. prime minister of pakistan Shehbaz Sharif Directed the issuance of a commemorative stamp titled “Azm-e-Istehkam” (Commitment to Stability), bearing Nadeem’s portrait and pakistani tower. The stamp will be released on August 14, coinciding with Pakistan’s 77th Independence Day.
Nadeem’s gold medal performance broke the Olympic record of 90.57 meters set during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
His extraordinary achievements were widely celebrated across Pakistan. Several provincial governments and organizations rewarded him with cash rewards for his success. His home province of Punjab topped the list of these honours, expressing the nation’s pride in his achievements.
Before Nadeem’s victory, Pakistan had only won two individual Olympic medals. Mohammad Bashir won a bronze medal in wrestling in 1960 and Hussain Shah in 1988 in boxing.
Nadeem’s historic gold medal not only elevated his status as a national hero but also inspired a new generation of Pakistani athletes.
