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LAHORE, Aug 09 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced a reward of Rs 100 million for the Olympic javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem while congratulating him on winning a gold medal for Pakistan in the Paris Olympics, that has won hearts of millions of Pakistanis.
She also announced the construction of a sports city in his hometown of Mian Channu, named after Olympian Arshad Nadeem.
The CM paid tribute to Arshad Nadeem and his coaching staff for breaking the 118-year-old record in javelin throw and winning gold medal for Pakistan after 40 years.
“If you believe in yourself, success is guaranteed. Victory is a beautiful thing, to win you have to lose yourself”, she added.
Maryam Nawaz said that Arshad’s journey from a small village of Mian Channu to the Paris Olympics is very much inspiring and praise worthy. She added that making a new Olympic record is a proof of his sincere commitment to the cause for which he made history.
The CM termed the medal as a gift to the nation on Independence Day.