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Renowned religious leader Maulana Tariq Jamil met with Olympic gold medalist and javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem on Tuesday at Tableeghi Markaz in Mian Channu, where he presented Arshad with a cheque for Rs0.5 million.
Arshad Nadeem made history by breaking the Olympic record with a 92.97-meter javelin throw during the final held in Paris last week, securing the only gold medal for Pakistan.
Upon his arrival at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore, Arshad Nadeem was greeted with a hero’s welcome. A large crowd, including political leaders, social activists, representatives from various sports boards, and other top officials, gathered to celebrate his achievement.
Among those who welcomed him at the airport were Minister for Planning and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Chairman Rana Mashhood, and former railway minister Saad Rafique.
On Tuesday, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited Mian Channu and presented Arshad Nadeem with a cheque for Rs100 million.
Additionally, the Sindh government has announced a prize of Rs50 million for Arshad Nadeem, while Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has pledged Rs1 million to the athlete.
It’s also worth noting that the Punjab government has initiated civic projects in Mian Channu, Arshad Nadeem’s hometown, including the installation of new electric transmission lines and the construction of roads and streets.
