When will Arshad Nadeem receive his Olympic gold medal today?

Nadeem’s stunning 92.97m throw has the world buzzing since last night, with nation awaiting his gold medal moment.

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Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who made history at the Paris Olympics, is set to receive a gold medal tonight in a ceremony that will take place at the Athletics Stadium in Paris at 10pm PST, on Friday.

According to Khalid Mahmood, Secretary of the Pakistan Olympic Association, Nadeem's remarkable achievement has elevated the pride of the entire nation.

He emphasised that Nadeem is truly deserving of this gold medal and expressed joy over the announcements made by the Sindh government regarding rewards for the athlete.

Nadeem's victory marks a significant milestone for Pakistan, as he is the first athlete from the country to win an individual gold medal at the Olympics in 40 years.

He set a new Olympic record in javelin throw by launching the spear a distance of 92.97 meters.In recognition of his historic accomplishment, Nadeem will receive a total of 14 million Pakistani Rupees from the World Athletics Federation, along with an additional 50 million Rupees announced by the Sindh government.

The Governor of Sindh, Kamran Tessori, has also pledged a reward of 1 million Rupees for Nadeem's extraordinary performance.

Arshad Nadeem's historic victory at the Paris Olympics has etched his name in the annals of sports history, as he became Pakistan's first-ever Olympic gold medalist in an individual event.

With a stunning throw of 92.97 meters in the men's javelin final, Nadeem not only secured the gold but also set a new Olympic record, surpassing the previous mark of 90.57 meters established in 2008.

This monumental achievement comes 40 years after Pakistan last claimed an Olympic gold medal, which was in field hockey in 1984.

Nadeem's triumph is particularly significant as it marks a turning point for Pakistan in athletics, inspiring a new generation of athletes and bringing national pride to a country that has long awaited success on the global stage.

His emotional reaction, wrapped in the national flag and celebrating with his coach, resonated deeply with fans back home, symbolizing hope and resilience in the face of adversity.