ISLAMABAD: PM Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday (19th March, 2024) praised Pakistan’s ace javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem for achieving a historic feat of winning a silver medal in the World Athletics Championship 2023.

During a meeting with Arshad Nadeem, the world famed javelin throwing athlete, the prime minister praised his efforts to clinch the silver medal despite scant resources.

His achievement made the nation proud, he added.

The prime minister said that there was immense talent in the country in sports which required to be groomed.

He also underlined the need of focusing on promotion of sports in the rural areas.

Arshad Nadeem apprised the prime minister of his sports career and achievements.

He said that he started his career during 2012 and participated in the Youth festival afterwards, he participated in different world events in various categories and represented Pakistan.

He termed his meeting with the prime minister as very constructive and highlighted various measures to promote sports in the country.

PM announced an award of Rs. 2.5 million for Arshad Nadeem in recognition of his contributions to the field of sports.

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