As Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem emerged as a national hero, lifting the country's flag high on the global stage of the Paris Olympics 2024, his family, particularly his mother, expressed deep gratitude for the nation's prayers.

Arshad's mother, overwhelmed with emotion, shared her happiness, stating, "My son has made Pakistan proud. The prayers of the entire nation have been answered. I am extremely happy for his success and thankful to everyone who prayed for him."

She said her prayers had been answered as her son had become a hero for Pakistan and raised the national flag on a global platform.

The victory has been celebrated as a historic moment for Pakistan, with Arshad Nadeem's name now etched in the annals of the country's sports history. His family's joy knows no bounds as they witness the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.

"Arshad has made history," the family remarked. "He has raised the flag of Pakistan high in the world. We are deeply grateful to the entire nation for their prayers and support."

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The javelin thrower achieved a historic milestone by winning the first individual Olympic gold medal for Pakistan after 40 years at the Olympics. The 26-year-old's remarkable achievement sent waves of joy across the country, ending a 40-year wait for Olympic glory.

In an emotional statement after his victory, Arshad expressed his confidence, stating, “Today was my day. I was in rhythm and knew I could throw even further.”

Nadeem expressed gratitude to the Pakistan Olympic Association and his coach for their unwavering support. He acknowledged the immense pressure of being Pakistan's only hope for a medal after 32 years but rose to the occasion with a throw of 92.97 meters. The last time Pakistan secured an Olympic medal was in 1992 when the national hockey team won bronze in Barcelona.

Earlier, Arshad Nadeem achieved a historic milestone for Pakistan, clinching the gold medal in the men's javelin final at the Paris Olympics 2024 and setting a new Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 meters.