The President conferred the civil award upon Arshad Nadeem during a special ceremony held in recognition of his prominent performance in sports.

Earlier, on August 10, President Zardari approved the civil award for javelin champion under Article 259 (2) of the Constitution, President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release.

Under the constitutional provision, the president can confer Pakistani citizens with civil awards in recognition of their meritorious services in different fields of life.

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Hilal-e-Imtiaz is Pakistan’s second-highest civilian award, given to both civilians and military personnel for exceptional contributions.

For the unversed, Arshad Nadeem ended Pakistan’s 32-year medal drought in the Olympics and became the first-ever individual Olympic gold medalist from the country.

In the javelin throw event, Arshad failed to make a mark in his first attempt, however, he made a remarkable recovery with 92.97m in his second attempt, a new Olympic record, which was eventually proved sufficient for him to secure the gold at the Paris Olympics.

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The star athlete received a standing ovation from government officials and other notable personalities upon his arrival at the PM House.

Nadeem was accompanied by his family and coach Salman Butt. In his speech, he thanked the nation for their unwavering support and also acknowledged the media’s role in highlighting his story.

PM Shehbaz also addressed the ceremony and heaped praises on Arshad Nadeem for his hard work and unmatched grit that led to Pakistan’s first-ever individual Olympic Gold medal.

He termed the achievement a gift for the nation on the Independence Day of the country.

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PM Shehbaz then went on to announce a huge Rs 150mn cash prize to the star athlete and 10mn to his coach Salman Butt.

The Prime Minister also revealed plans to establish a High-Performance Academy at Islamabad’s Jinnah Stadium, named after Arshad Nadeem, in order to provide athletes with a platform to prepare for the Los Angeles Olympics 2028.

He also declared that the road between Islamabad’s F9 and F10 sectors would be named after the star athlete.

Earlier today, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Arshad Nadeem at his home and presented him with a cheque of Rs 100mn. She also gifted him a brand-new car with a customized number plate “PAK 92.97” in reference to his record throw of 92.97m.

Earlier, the Sindh government also announced a Rs50 million reward for Pakistan’s star athlete Arshad Nadeem.

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Last week, Arshad etched his name into history as he became the first person from Pakistan to win an individual Olympic Gold medal. He also ended the country’s 32-year medal drought.

The star athlete had an unwanted start to the Paris Olympics final as his first attempt was deemed “No Throw”. He, however, made an astounding recovery and fired in a massive 92.97m throw to surpass Norway’s Andreas Thorkildsen, who threw farthest at 90.57 during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

His exceptional throw remained unmatched and he made his way to clinch a historic gold medal.

Meanwhile, Arshad Nadeem, in an interview with a local news channel recently, revealed that he was approached by countries like the United Kingdom (UK), Turkiye, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Uzbekistan.

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He turned down the offers, stating that his heart belongs to Pakistan.

“I have been offered to represent countries like UAE, UK, Turkey, and Uzbekistan, but I declined. My heart belongs to Pakistan, and I want to play for my country, regardless of the outcome,” said Arshad.

Arshad Nadeem also revealed that he is currently a brand ambassador in Uzbekistan, however, he refused the country’s offer to compete under their flag.

His gold medal victory at the recently concluded Paris Olympics has made him a national hero. He received a grand welcome upon his return to Pakistan in the wee hours of Sunday.

A large crowd, including family members, federal ministers, and dignitaries, gathered at the airport to greet the champion, while people from his hometown, Mian Channu, also reached Lahore to participate in the celebrations

As Arshad Nadeem’s flight entered Pakistani airspace, the air traffic controller extended a warm welcome, praising him for bringing honour to the country.

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Cruise descended on a wire in front of 71,500 spectators, grabbed the Olympic flag and jumped on a motorbike, to the delight of athletes and fans.

In a preview of what the world can expect when the Games head to Los Angeles in 2028, the “Mission Impossible” Tom Cruise was then shown boarding a plane and skydiving into the Californian city before adorning the iconic Hollywood sign with the Olympic rings.

Los Angeles band Red Hot Chili Peppers, singer Billie Eilish and rappers Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre then performed a mini-concert on a beach framed by the azure waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Newspapers in France and Europe hailed a fitting end to a dazzling fortnight that has mixed sport and culture while modernising the Olympic format.

“Keep the flame alive,” said the front-page headline of France’s biggest sports newspaper, L’Equipe, which featured new national hero Leon Marchand and urged French people to maintain the spirit “of this enchanted fortnight”.

Le Monde newspaper also pondered France’s future and its tendency for pessimism in the light of two weeks of celebration, sporting success and almost faultless organisation.

“The Paris Games offered the capital and the entire country more than two weeks of fervour and happiness that were so unexpected and appreciated given that they came after a political period dominated by the sad passions of decline and xenophobia,” it said.

The closing spectacle marked the beginning of the four-year countdown to the LA Games, and American gymnastics icon Simone Biles joined Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass as the Olympic flag was formally handed over.

Earlier, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said the Paris Olympics had been “sport at its best”.

“These were sensational Olympic Games from start to finish,” Bach said. “Or dare I say: Seine-sational Games,” the IOC chief quipped in a pun about the river flowing through Paris which was the scene of the opening ceremony.

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“Dear French friends, you have fallen in love with the Olympic Games. And we have fallen in love with all of you,” Bach added.

Around 9,000 athletes had flooded into the stadium to be entertained by 270 performers and artists in a ceremony billed as a celebration of humanity and the unifying power of sport.

“We knew you would be brilliant, but you were magic,” Paris Olympics organising chief Tony Estanguet told athletes. “You made us happy, you made us feel alive — the world needed this moment so much.”

The ceremony began when France’s swimming hero Marchand — winner of four gold medals at these Games — collected the Olympic flame from the cauldron in the Tuileries Gardens to begin its journey to the stadium.

Local rugby hero Antoine Dupont — who led the host nation to a rugby sevens gold medal in one of the early highlights of the Games — carried a French flag into the stadium as partying athletes swarmed the field.

The ceremony followed 17 days of frequently breathtaking sporting action set against the backdrop of iconic Parisian landmarks from the Eiffel Tower to the Chateau de Versailles.

In contrast to the rain-soaked opening ceremony, Sunday’s festivities began as a golden sunset bathed the French capital.

The last day of sporting action saw the United States pip China for top spot in the battle for medals after the US women’s basketball team squeezed past France 67-66 to clinch the last gold of Paris Olympics.

The win — the eighth consecutive Olympic women’s basketball title won by the USA — ensured the Americans finished level with China on 40 golds each.

The USA however finished on top of the overall medal table with a total of 126 medals, with China in second place on 91.

Sunday began with a gripping women’s marathon victory by Dutch long-distance running star Sifan Hassan.

Hassan had taken on what many considered to be a crazy gamble in Paris, competing in the 5,000m, the 10,000m and the marathon.

But in a jaw-dropping sprint finish, Hassan overhauled Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa to take gold by three seconds in an Olympic record of 2hr 22min 55sec.

She fell to the ground on the blue carpet in front of the golden dome of the Invalides memorial complex in the heart of Paris before grabbing a Dutch flag to celebrate an extraordinary achievement.

Hassan was presented with her gold medal at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

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Arshad was accompanied by the Chairman of South Asian Athletics, Muhammad Akram Sahi and his coach Salman Butt.

According to the details, Arshad touched down at Allama Iqbal International Airport here in the wee hours of Sunday and was received by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif.

A large crowd, including family members, federal ministers, and dignitaries, gathered at the airport to greet the champion, while people from his hometown, Mian Channu, also reached Lahore to participate in the celebrations

As Arshad Nadeem’s flight entered Pakistani airspace, the air traffic controller extended a warm welcome, praising him for bringing honour to the country.

Speaking to the media at the airport, Arshad Nadeem reflected on his journey, emphasizing that his victory was the result of relentless hard work and dedication from both him and his coach.

“This success represents a long journey of perseverance,” he said, expressing gratitude to the Pakistan Sports Board and his coach for their unwavering support.

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Earlier today, President Asif Ali Zardari directed the conferment of Hilal-e-Imtiaz upon star athlete Arshad Nadeem for his ground-breaking performance in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024.

“The President will confer the civil award upon Arshad Nadeem during a special ceremony to be held in recognition of his prominent performance in sports. The President will confer the civil award under Article 259 (2) of the Constitution,” President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release, on Saturday.

Under the constitutional provision, the president can confer civil awards to Pakistani citizens in recognition of their meritorious services in different fields of life.

Upon the President’s directive, a letter had been dispatched by the Aiwan-e-Sadr to the Cabinet Division, in this regard.

President Zardari said that Arshad Nadeem, with his brilliant performance, had made the nation proud in the field of sports.

Arshad Nadeem became the first-ever individual gold medalist in the Olympics for Pakistan.

In the first stage, the star javelin player failed to make a mark in his first attempt, however, he made a remarkable recovery with 92.97m in his second attempt, a new Olympic record, which was eventually proved sufficient for him to secure the gold at the Paris Olympics.

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B-girl Talash, 21, unveiled the blue top with the slogan on Friday just before the first duel of the whole competition, against India Sardjoe of the Netherlands.

“Refugee athlete B-girl Talash… was disqualified for displaying a political slogan on her attire in violation of Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter,” the association said in a statement to AFP.

That rule states that “no kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites, venues or other areas” and thus the “Free Afghan Women” slogan on Manizha Talash’s cape found to have breached it.

Born in Kabul, under Taliban control since 2021, Talash fled the country to live in Spain with her two brothers.

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Before arriving in Spain, she spent a year in hiding in Pakistan because she did not have a passport.

“I didn’t leave Afghanistan because I’m afraid of the Taliban or because I can’t live in Afghanistan,” she said before the competition.

“I left because I want to do what I can for the girls in Afghanistan, for my life, my future, for everyone.”

In Kabul, she discovered breaking online and joined a local club, where she was the only girl.

Despite the risks — the troupe was forced to switch practice venues after receiving death threats — she was determined to pursue her passion.

“I took the risk of becoming a target. I have fear in my heart but I won’t give up,” she told AFP in 2021.

Six athletes represented Afghanistan — including three women not acknowledged by the Taliban government — at the Paris Olympics in cycling, athletics, swimming and judo.

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Babar is one of the most celebrated sports figures in Pakistan while Nadeem rose to fame with his ground-breaking performance in the Javelin Throw final of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024.

The star athlete turned heads with a massive 92.97m throw in his second attempt to set the all-time Olympic record. His astounding effort eventually paved his way to the Olympic gold.

Arshad Nadeem with his 92.97m throw ended Pakistan’s 32-year Olympic medal drought and became the first individual from the country to win the Gold.

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Meanwhile, Basit Ali, known for his blunt remarks, came up with a major assertion and stated that Arshad Nadeem’s gold-medal victory at the Paris Olympics put him ahead of Babar Azam and the national cricket team.

“Cricket is a different game. But the work that Arshad Nadeem has done for this country will take a lot of years for Babar Azam. Because Babar plays a team game. He does not play an individual game. Arshad plays individually. He got a gold medal alone,” Basit said.

Basit Ali then went on to state that if the Pakistan cricket team manages to win a gold medal in the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 then it would be fair to draw a comparison with Arshad Nadeem.

“If the Pakistan cricket team goes to the Olympics in 2028 and wins a gold medal there, then we can draw comparisons. But at this time, there is no comparison of Babar to Arshad Nadeem. Arshad is a hero at this time,” he added.

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According to the details, Arshad, alongside his coach Salman Butt reached the Turkish capital on Saturday evening and is anticipated to touch down in Pakistan in the wee hours on Sunday.

He will be accompanied by the Chairman of South Asian Athletics, Muhammad Akram Sahi.

Upon his return to homeland, a grand reception is planned for the champion and the Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will receive Pakistan’s javelin thrower Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem at Lahore airport, his coordinator Rana Mashood confirmed.

Earlier today, President Asif Ali Zardari directed for the conferment of Hilal-e-Imtiaz upon star athlete Arshad Nadeem for his ground-breaking performance in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024.

“The President will confer the civil award upon Arshad Nadeem during a special ceremony to be held in recognition of his prominent performance in sports. The President will confer the civil award under Article 259 (2) of the Constitution,” President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release, on Saturday.

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Under the constitutional provision, the president can confer Pakistani citizens with civil awards in recognition of their meritorious services in different fields of life.

Upon the President’s directive, a letter had been dispatched by the Aiwan-e-Sadr to the Cabinet Division, in this regard.

President Zardari said that Arshad Nadeem, with his brilliant performance, had made the nation proud in the field of sports.

Arshad Nadeem became the first-ever individual gold medalist in the Olympics for Pakistan.

In the first stage, the star javelin player failed to make a mark in his first attempt, however, he made a remarkable recovery with 92.97m in his second attempt, a new Olympic record, which was eventually proved sufficient for him to secure the gold at the Paris Olympics.

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“The President will confer the civil award upon Arshad Nadeem during a special ceremony to be held in recognition of his prominent performance in sports. The President will confer the civil award under Article 259 (2) of the Constitution,” President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release, on Saturday.

Under the constitutional provision, the president can confer Pakistani citizens with civil awards in recognition of their meritorious services in different fields of life.

Upon the President’s directive, a letter had been dispatched by the Aiwan-e-Sadr to the Cabinet Division, in this regard.

President Zardari said that Arshad Nadeem, with his brilliant performance, had made the nation proud in the field of sports.

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Nadeem’s marvellous achievement at the international level brought laurels to the nation. He had raised the name of the country in athletics, said the contents of the letter, shared by President Secretariat Press Wing with the media.

The gold medalist will arrive in Lahore at 1 am, on Sunday, travelling via Istanbul. He will be accompanied by the Chairman of South Asian Athletics, Muhammad Akram Sahi.

Upon his return to homeland, a grand reception is planned for the champion, with his coach, Salman Butt, also returning alongside him.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will receive Pakistan’s javelin thrower Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem at Lahore airport, his coordinator Rana Mashood confirmed.

Arshad Nadeem became the first-ever individual gold medalist in the Olympics for Pakistan.

In the first stage, the star javelin player failed to make a mark in his first attempt, however, he made a remarkable recovery with 92.97m in his second attempt, a new Olympic record, which was eventually proved sufficient for him to secure the gold at the Paris Olympics.

READ: Arshad Nadeem awarded gold medal at Paris Olympics

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Khelif claimed a unanimous points decision win over China’s Yang Liu in the women’s 66kg final and was paraded around the arena on a team member’s shoulders.

Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting, who together with Khelif was disqualified from last year’s world championships after failing gender eligibility testing, fights in the women’s 57kg final on Saturday.

“I’m very happy. For eight years this has been my dream and I’m now the Olympic champion and gold medallist,” said Khelif, 25.

“I’ve worked for eight years, no sleep, eight years tired. Now I’m Olympic champion.”

There were large numbers of Algerian fans at the 15,000-seat Court Philippe Chatrier, usually home to Grand Slam tennis but instead there to witness one of the most controversial athletes at the Games.

Standing 1.79 metres (5ft 9in), Khelif had enjoyed a height and strength advantage over the three opponents she comfortably dismantled on her way to the final.

Yang was a different proposition, the 32-year-old being nearly as tall and having pedigree as a world champion.

Loud cheers went up when Khelif entered the arena, shadow-boxing her way towards the ring as chants of “Imane, Imane” rang out.

Imane Khelif dictated most of the first round from the centre of the ring and unloaded a flurry of punches on Yang two-thirds of the way through to take the early initiative.

The second round started in the same way, with Khelif’s punches appearing to carry more snap, power and menace.

The Algerian was ahead on all the judges’ scorecards heading into the third and final round, and she just needed to avoid serious trouble to claim gold.

The two embraced at the bell, and after Khelif’s comprehensive victory was confirmed, she did a jig in the centre of the ring and thumped her chest.

“I want to thank all the people who have come to support me,” said Khelif, after winning her country’s second gold in Paris.

“All the people from Algeria and all the people at my base. I want to thank all the team, my coach. Thank you so much.”

Khelif and Lin both fought at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago but there was no controversy at the time and neither won a medal.

Both were thrown out of last year’s world championships, which was run by the Russian-led International Boxing Association (IBA), but were cleared to compete in Paris.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has overseen the sport at the Paris Olympics because of concerns over the IBA’s running of boxing, including questions over its finances, ethics and judging of bouts.

The gender controversy ignited in the French capital when Khelif defeated Angela Carini in 46 seconds in her opening bout, the Italian reduced to tears and abandoning the fight after suffering a badly hurt nose.

The IBA’s Kremlin-linked president Umar Kremlev claimed at a chaotic press conference this week that Imane Khelif and Lin had undergone “genetic testing that shows that these are men”.

The IOC has leapt to the defence of both boxers, with president Thomas Bach saying they were born and raised as women, and have passports saying that.

Neither is known to identify as transgender, and they have enjoyed strong support back home.

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