The entire nation had nothing but praise for Arshad Nadeem, who competed in the Tokyo Olympics’ javelin throw final, for his tremendous sportsman spirit.
Even though Nadeem missed out on an Olympic medal and finished fifth, he won the nation’s heart with the determination he displayed. Pakistanis were quick to recognise the hard work of the athlete and laud him for making the country proud.
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry thanked the athlete for giving the country hope and going so far in the Olympics. “Pakistan is proud of you,” he said.
#ArshadNadeem, thank you for giving us hope and taking us this far. Pakistan is proud of you. #Olympics
— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) August 7, 2021
PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz said that it is not about winning or losing. “It’s about getting out there and putting up a fight. That is what makes you a winner! We are all super proud of you champ!” she added.
Its not about winning or losing. It’s about getting out there and putting up a fight. That is what makes you a winner! We are all super proud of you champ! ♥️????????#ArshadNadeem pic.twitter.com/gakkjHy2Fy
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) August 7, 2021
Senator Faisal Javed Khan said Nadeem had tried his best, adding that a true champion is a true champion. “They go fight and win or lose, give it their all. You have already made the entire nation proud of you. Better luck next time!” he wrote on Twitter.
You tried your best @ArshadJavelin !! Welldone. A true champion is a true champion. They go fight and win or lose, give it their all. You have already made the entire nation proud of you. Better luck next time! #ArshadNadeem#PakistanZindabad
— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) August 7, 2021
“The whole nation is proud of Arshad Nadeem. He finished in top 5 but his determination will motivate and inspire Millions of Pakistanis. Punjab Govt will IA ensure more and better sporting facilities for our youth to follow in the footsteps of Talha Talib and Arshad Nadeem,” CM Punjab Usman Buzdar wrote on Twitter.
The whole nation is proud of Arshad Nadeem. He finished in top 5 but his determination will motivate and inspire Millions of Pakistanis.
Punjab Govt will IA ensure more and better sporting facilities for our youth to follow in the footsteps of #TalhaTalib and #ArshadNadeem. ???????? pic.twitter.com/7xl94idRFZ
— Usman Buzdar (@UsmanAKBuzdar) August 7, 2021
Cricketer Shadab Khan said that Nadeem would “definitely” have come back with a medal if he had been provided the right kind of support and financial backing. “You are a Pakistani hero and I once again pledge to support our Olympic athletes,” he added.
Proud of you #ArshadNadeem. If you had the right kind of support and financial backing, you would have definitely come home with a medal. You are a Pakistani hero and I once again pledge to support our Olympics athletes. #SKOlympicsFund #PakistanZindabad pic.twitter.com/PA3hRghygW
— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) August 7, 2021
Former Pakistan bowling coach Azhar Mahmood said that an athlete wants to compete, to give his best and represent his team and country to the best of his ability. “Nadeem you have done so. We are proud of you,” he added.
#ArshadNadeem . #Tokyo2020 an athlete wants to compete, give his best and represent his country / team to the best of his ability. You have done so. We are proud of you. ????????
— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) August 7, 2021
Thanking Nadeem for his performance at the Olympics, producer Adeel Raja said, “We need more focus on sports less on other stuff.”
No medal but #ArshadNadeem – Thank you! We need more focus on sports less on other stuff
— Adeel Raja (@adeelraja) August 7, 2021
