Following his commanding gold medal win at the Asian Athletics Championship in Gumi, South Korea, Pakistan’s javelin ace Arshad Nadeem continues to receive accolades from across the country — with Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan joining the chorus of national praise on Saturday.
“Alhamdulillah! Once again, Pakistanis are proud,” wrote the senior politician and president of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) in a message on X (formerly Twitter), celebrating Arshad’s throw of 86.40 metres that secured Pakistan’s only medal at the championship.
Calling the victory “a moment of honour and pride for the entire nation,” the federal minister highlighted the added emotional significance of Arshad’s win over Indian athlete Sachin Yadav, who finished second. “Defeating an Indian athlete is a double joy for Pakistan,” he said.
ارشد ندیم اور پوری قوم کو مبارکباد۔ قومی ہیرو نے جنوبی کوریا میں ہونے والی ایشین ایتھلیٹکس چیمپئین شپ میں جیولین تھرو کے مقابلوں میں شاندار کارکردگی کا مظاہرہ کر کے پاکستانیوں کا سر فخر سے بلند کر دیا۔ ارشد ندیم نے 86.40 میٹر تھرو پھینکی اور گولڈ میڈل اپنے نام کیا۔ ارشد ندیم جیسے…
— Abdul Aleem Khan (@abdul_aleemkhan) May 31, 2025
He described Arshad as “the son of a nation fed with iron,” adding that his success was a product of “iron determination, skill and strong will.” Aleem Khan further called young athletes like Arshad “our capital of pride” and a source of inspiration for Pakistani youth.
“Well done, youth! The entire nation is proud of you,” the minister posted, urging the country to celebrate the dedication and achievements of its sports heroes.
