Arshad Nadeem receives 'Hilal-e-Imtiaz' for historic Olympic victory

Pakistan javelin ace Arshad Nadeem on Thursday was honoured with Hilal-e-Imtiaz, the second-highest civilian award, for making the country proud at Paris Olympics 2024.

A special ceremony was held at President House in Islamabad in recognition of the athlete's achievement at the international stage. 

The award was conferred upon the 27-year-old sportsman by President Asif Ali Zardari.

Arshad was accompanied by his family members and his coach Salman Iqbal Butt during the event.

The sportsman made the country proud on August 8 when he threw a javelin at the record-breaking spot of 92.97 metres at the Paris Olympics 2024.

The throw made him able to end Pakistan's 40-year wait for an individual gold medal at the Summer Games.

Following the achievement, Arshad was showered with announcements of cash prizes and rewards from politicians and celebrities.