Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s javelin star, made history on Wednesday by setting a new Olympic record and clinching the first individual gold medal for Pakistan in 40 years.
Competing in Paris, the 27-year-old from Mian Channu secured his place in history with a remarkable 92.97-metre throw, surpassing the previous Olympic record held by Norway’s Andreas Thorkildsen since the 2008 Beijing Games.
Following his victory, the Pakistani entertainment industry erupted in celebration, with celebrities flooding social media to express their admiration and pride.
Celebrity couple Hira and Mani shared their excitement, with Mani stating, “Pakistanis should start respecting sports and sportsmen,” while saluting Arshad’s incredible performance.
Popular host and actor Fahad Mustafa also joined in, congratulating Arshad and the nation, exclaiming, “Arshad Nadeem, God bless you. Pakistan Zindabad!”
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Singer Faakhir Mehmood expressed his joy, saying, “Arshad has made my heart happy. We are so proud of you. Pakistan Zindabad.”
On Instagram, Mahira Khan praised the athlete, writing, “What a throw! Breaking records, yes sir.”
Actress Ushna Shah was visibly moved, sharing her emotions with her followers, and even joked about replacing Michael Jordan with Arshad Nadeem as her inspiration.
Sajal Aly celebrated the momentous achievement, noting, “Gold medal in Olympics after 32 years in Pakistan. History made.”
Comedian Ahmad Ali Butt went a step further, calling for Arshad to be rewarded with “a brand new house, brand deals, sports academy, and more,” even teasing the possibility of a biopic, hinting at actor Humayun Saeed taking the lead role.
The word “Champion” echoed across social media as countless other actors and celebrities praised Arshad Nadeem for his historic win, marking a proud moment for Pakistan on the global stage.
