Pakistan's cricket team captain, Babar Azam, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Arshad Nadeem for his historic achievement of winning a gold medal at the Olympics.

In a post on his social media account X, Babar Azam posted that the victory marks the return of an Olympic gold medal to Pakistan "after 30 years", bringing immense pride to the country.

Babar Azam, a sports icon in his own right, expressed his admiration and joy for Arshad's remarkable accomplishment. "Heartiest congratulations to Arshad Nadeem for this wonderful achievement," Babar said in a statement. "You have made the entire nation proud."

After 30 long years, the gold is back in Pakistan! Huge congratulations to @arshadnadeem29 for this incredible achievement. You've made the entire nation proud. 🏅🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/db7OmugQvE
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) August 8, 2024

"After 30 long years, the gold is back in Pakistan! Huge congratulations to @arshadnadeem29 for this incredible achievement. You've made the entire nation proud," he posted on X.

Earlier, Babar Azam extended his best wishes to the javelin star Arshad Nadeem, as he prepared for the final event of the sport at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Babar Azam had recorded a video message expressing his support for Arshad, who qualified for the javelin throw final with an impressive throw of 86.59 meters in his first attempt during the qualification round on Tuesday.

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"I wish him good luck. I request everyone to support and pray he wins the final. Chak De Phatte Arshad Nadeem," said Babar in his video message, rallying the nation's support behind the athlete.

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.

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.