Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem etched his name in history on Thursday by becoming the first Pakistani athlete to secure an individual gold medal at the Olympics. His remarkable victory brought an end to Pakistan’s 32-year wait for an Olympic medal, with the last being a bronze won by the national hockey team in 1992 when they triumphed over the Netherlands at the Barcelona Games.
Arshad’s triumph was not only a historic milestone for Pakistan but also set a new Olympic record with an outstanding throw of 92.97 meters. The victory resonated throughout the cricketing world, especially among Pakistani cricketers, who were quick to express their admiration for this groundbreaking achievement.
Imran Khan’s commendation
Pakistan’s cricket icon and World Cup-winning captain, Imran Khan, expressed his joy and congratulated Nadeem for his extraordinary javelin performance. He took to X and wrote: “Congratulations to Pakistan’s Olympic flag bearer Arshad Nadeem for an absolute brilliant javelin performance winning a gold medal for Pakistan. His persistence & perseverance has done him & the nation proud. It is the first time any Pakistani has won an individual gold for athletics in the Olympics. He is an inspiration for our younger generation.”
Congratulations to Pakistan’s Olympic flag bearer Arshad Nadeem for an absolute brilliant javelin performance winning a gold medal for Pakistan.
His persistence & perseverance has done him & the nation proud. It is the first time any Pakistani has won an individual gold for… pic.twitter.com/pHEQx3zJ0C
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) August 8, 2024
Babar Azam’s tribute
Pakistan’s current white-ball captain, Babar Azam, also joined in celebrating Arshad’s monumental success.
“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,” Babar posted on X.
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
Naseem Shah’s praise
Fast bowler Naseem Shah praised Arshad, noting how every Pakistani is filled with pride and how he has become an inspiration for future generations.
“It was worth staying up late to watch @ArshadOlympian1 win GOLD with an Olympic record… 92.97!! You’ve made history as the first individual athlete from Pakistan to win gold. Every Pakistani is proud of you, inspiring the next generation,” Naseem wrote.
It was worth staying up late to watch @ArshadOlympian1 win GOLD with an Olympic record… 92.97!!🥇🇵🇰
You’ve made history as the first individual athlete from Pakistan to win gold.
Every Pakistani is proud of you, inspiring the next generation 💚#TeamPakistan #HistoryMaker… pic.twitter.com/bA9sAtUzHr
— Naseem Shah (@iNaseemShah) August 8, 2024
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Here is how others reacted:
A huge applause to Arshad Nadeem🇵🇰 and Neeraj Chopra🇮🇳 for bringing gold🥇and silver🥈 medals in the men’s Javelin throw at the 2024 Olympics to South Asia.👏
Your incredible achievements make the entire region proud!💪#ArashadNadeem #NeerajChopra #Olympics2024
— Lasith Malinga (@malinga_ninety9) August 8, 2024
ARSHAD NADEEM 🇵🇰 SETS A NEW OLYMPIC RECORD IN THE MEN’S JAVELIN! 😱 pic.twitter.com/gnbAOKXQK5
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 8, 2024
🥇 HISTORY IN PARIS 🥇
Arshad Nadeem secures Pakistan’s first Olympics gold medal since 1984 with a record 9️⃣2️⃣.9️⃣7️⃣ metres throw! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/w5T4ewTyJQ
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 8, 2024
What a beautiful coincidence your birthday brings gold medal for Pakistan @DrFaryalWaqar And I’m lost for words for this Champion ♥️ #ArshadNadeem “Simply the Best”#PakistanZindabad🇵🇰 #Olympic2024 #Gold pic.twitter.com/5u3cSvzpAs
— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) August 8, 2024
– Incredible achievement #ArshadNadeem you’ve broken the drought & made Pakistan proud 🇵🇰 🪙 92.97m will be etched in history forever 🔥
Congratulations on this monumental feat 👏🏼 #IamGAME #ArshadNadeem #PakistanAtOlympics pic.twitter.com/pVKG4Eap4E
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) August 8, 2024
92.97= GOLD
This is perhaps the biggest individual achievement by a Pakistani athlete. The entire nation is proud of #ArshadNadeem. Thank you for representing our country the way u have, thank u for bringing hope. Champion of champions. #Paris2024 #PakistanZindabad pic.twitter.com/03gf662sb0
— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) August 8, 2024
https://twitter.com/mdk_gul/status/1821643879051096196
Congratulations Arshad Nadeem on your Olympic gold win! Pakistan is beaming with pride thanks to your incredible achievement! 🏅🇵🇰 #Olympics2024 pic.twitter.com/RykrrAL0F7
— Fakhar Zaman (@FakharZamanLive) August 8, 2024
Congratulations for setting a new world record and achieving a well-deserved win! Continue to bring pride to Pakistan! May you always be victorious #ArshadNadeem ! Proud of you! 🇵🇰🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/7nGirshNRQ
— Haris Rauf (@HarisRauf14) August 8, 2024
“Arshad kar le ga!” ❤️#PakistanZindabad🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/D4EbzlLfYL
— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an) August 8, 2024
Gold from an exceptional athlete. Couldn’t be prouder of you, my brother. You deserve all the applause. Keep shining and rocking the international stage. 👏 🏅 🌟 #ArshadNadeem #PakistanZindabad #OlympicGames #Olympics pic.twitter.com/Wa8aApzwHK
— Muhammad Rizwan (@iMRizwanPak) August 8, 2024
A true hero of Pakistan! Thank you, Arshad Nadeem, for winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Heartfelt congratulations to Arshad Nadeem and to all of Pakistan!🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/gFcREwvukv
— Yasir Shah (@Shah64Y) August 8, 2024
ALHAMDULILLAH! 🇵🇰🇵🇰
What a moment for Pakistan. @ArshadOlympian1, your dedication and hard work have paid off 👏🏼
Congratulations on the record-breaking throw and the Olympic medal brother ❤️ Proud of you!! #IamGAME #ArshadNadeem #JavelinThrow #Paris2024
— Imam Ul Haq (@ImamUlHaq12) August 8, 2024
So proud of you @ArshadOlympian1 . Jo khushiyaan aap nay hamari udaas qom ko di hain, is ka koi comparison nahi hai. pic.twitter.com/iiCnaOsCPO
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) August 8, 2024
Massive congratulations to @ArshadOlympian1 on scripting history 🚀
That’s our first Olympic medal in 32 years, Arshad Nadeem you’re a hero ❤️#PakistanZindabad #ArshadNadeem #IamGAME pic.twitter.com/rxHAoDXSJW
— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) August 8, 2024
Well done champion. may Allah bless you always ❤️ 🙏. pic.twitter.com/AjpDePcf8k
— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) August 8, 2024
Just to give you an idea of how big that Olympic record javelin throw was from Arshad Nadeem: Length of a football field (91.4m) Arshad Nadeem’s throw (92.97)… 👏👏👏👏 Mubarakaaaan!!!!
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) August 9, 2024
Congratulations Arshad Nadeem on setting olympics record in javelin throw 92.97m 👏🏼👏🏼😍. We all as nation proud of u. Pakistan 🇵🇰 Zindabad #Gold #olympic2024 pic.twitter.com/JuzkV78eoC
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) August 8, 2024
What an extraordinary moment, what an iconic day, and what an athlete you are, @ArshadOlympian1! You’ve etched your name in history and made us all proud. The entire nation stands united and inspired by your remarkable achievement.
Your gold medal has not only brought immense… pic.twitter.com/VxQnlVvdxp
— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) August 8, 2024
Congratulations @ArshadOlympian1 for making new olympic record and bringing Gold medal, only medal for Pakistan in 2024 Olympics.❤️🇵🇰 .#ArshadNadeem #2024Olympics pic.twitter.com/pVhSIIQ6QG
— Shahnawaz Dahani (@ShahnawazDahani) August 8, 2024
Arshad Nadeem!!!!!!!! You are our biggest hero. This has to go down as one of Pakistan’s greatest ever achievements and all because of you and your support team. Pakistan Zindabad🇵🇰 #ArshadNadeem #PARIS2024
— Shan Masood (@shani_official) August 8, 2024
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