New Delhi: Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan\u2019s first gold medalist is set to become the next sporting messiah for his country. For a country obsessed with its cricketing and hockey heritage, this gold medal will trigger a new revolution for the country in multi-sporting events.<\/p>\n
Moreover, Nadeem\u2019s medal also triggered worldwide headlines as it was the first gold medal in any individual sport for any Pakistani javelin thrower. Pakistan had previously won only the bronze medal in the Olympics in individual sports.<\/p>\n
Naturally, such a historic feat will be celebrated with cash-rich rewards and other felicitation awards and prizes back home. Here\u2019s a detailed list of awards and prizes that Nadeem will be getting once he returns home.<\/p>\n
Huge Cash Prize!
\nThe first thing that Nadeem is expected to receive is a huge cash prize of more than 150 million Pakistani Rupees (which is valued at more than 4.5 cr in INR and at USD 538,000). This award is bifurcated into the following parts:<\/p>\n
Maryam Nawaz, CM of Punjab (Pakistan side)- 100 million PKR
\nSardar Saleem Haider Khan, Punjab (Pakistan side) Governor- 2 million PKR
\nNadeem, CM of Sindh- 50 Million PKR
\nKamran Tessori, Sindh Governor- 1 Million PKR
\nAli Zafar, Pakistani Singer- 1 Million PKR
\nAhmad Shahzad, Former Pakistani Cricketer- 1 Million PKR<\/p>\n
Other perks announced
\nOn the other hand, according to a unanimous decision by the lower house of Pakistan Nadeem is set to receive the Nishan-e-Pakistan which is the highest civilian award of the country. The report was confirmed by Radio Pakistan.<\/p>\n
Another strange but interesting tribute has come from Beacon Energy who have confirmed that they will be gifting the Pakistani javelin a solar energy system. <\/p>\n
Syedaal Khan, the Deputy Chairman of the Senate has organised a dinner in honour of Arshad\u2019s win in Paris while Murtaza Wahab, the mayor of Karachi has announced the opening of \u201cArshad Nadeem Athletics Academy\u201d to develop more future stars like Nadeem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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