Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem, who made history by winning the country’s first-ever individual gold medal at the Paris Olympics, will be honoured with the prestigious Hilal-e-Imtiaz, as directed by President Asif Zardari.
In recognition of Nadeem’s remarkable achievement, President Zardari will confer the civil award in a special ceremony, in accordance with Article 259(2) of the Constitution. The Presidency has officially communicated this directive to the Cabinet Division.
President Zardari lauded Arshad Nadeem for making the nation proud through his outstanding performance in athletics on the global stage. In a formal letter, the president highlighted Nadeem’s outstanding success as a significant source of pride for Pakistan, emphasizing that his accomplishment has elevated the country’s reputation in the field of sports.
The award, one of the highest civilian honours in Pakistan, will celebrate Arshad Nadeem’s dedication, hard work, and the glory he has brought to the nation.
Besides Hilal-e-Imtiaz, following is how many cash rewards and gifts have been announced for the young athlete and by whom:
Hailing him as a “hero”, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced a reward of Rs100 million. She also announced a sports city in Arshad’s of Mian Channu named after him.
