Singer Ali Zafar has announced a reward of Rs1 million for Arshad Nadeem, who created history by winning a gold medal in the javelin throw competition at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024.

The singer made this big announcement in a post on the social networking website X. Ali Zafar, while congratulating Arshad Nadeem, said he would be announcing a prize of Rs1 million for the gold medalist through his Ali Zafar Foundation.

@ArshadOlympian1 breaks record with 92.97 and wins gold for Pakistan!

I shall be honouring him with a one million reward through @AliZFoundation.

Let's show our heroes the celebration they deserve. I urge @GovtofPakistan @CMShehbaz to welcome him like a hero and establish a… pic.twitter.com/qFpInZqu9i
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) August 8, 2024

"Let's show our heroes the celebration they deserve. I urge @GovtofPakistan @CMShehbaz to welcome him like a hero and establish a sports academy in his name. If our athletes and sportsmen start getting the support they deserve we can win 10 golds a year," he posted on X.

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Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad achieved a historic milestone by winning the first individual Olympic gold medal for Pakistan after 40 years at the Paris Olympics. The 26-year-old javelin thrower'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.”

Also Read: “Today was my day,” Arshad Nadeem on his historic win

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. In a dramatic final that captivated audiences worldwide, Arshad Nadeem delivered an extraordinary performance, ending Pakistan's 32-year wait for an Olympic gold medal.

This victory not only marks Pakistan’s first individual gold medal and first medal in track and field but also highlights a rare podium finish for South Asia in this discipline.