LAHORE: As his plane touched down the runway, the premises of the Allama Iqbal terminal of Lahore Airport resonated with slogans ‘long live Pakistan, long live Arshad Nadeem’ by the excited and jubilant crowd present there for long hours to have a glimpse of their hero who won their country Gold Medal at Paris Olympics 2024 after 40 years in the history of Pakistan.
Federal and provincial ministers, officials of the Punjab Sports Board, Athletics Federation of Pakistan and leaders of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders and workers greeted their hero.
Talking to the media, he said Arshad Nadeem is the first spark, and the rest of the athletes will also bring medals. Citizens reached the airport to welcome national hero Arshad Nadeem.
A large number of citizens continue to come to catch a glimpse of the national hero.
Former test cricketer Mushtaq Ahmad also reached the airport. Talking to the media, he said Arshad Nadeem made the name of Pakistan bright in the whole world.
He urged the government to ensure more facilities on modern lines to the athletes so that the rest of the athletes can also bring medals.
The plane of hero Arshad Nadeem was saluted with traditional water cannon. Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari, federal ministers and other dignitaries were present there to welcome Arshad Nadeem. On this occasion, a short but solemn ceremony was held in airport lounge.
The relatives of Arshad Nadeem including mother, father and sisters were also present at the airport. Arshad Nadeem and his family were seated in the state lounge.
Strict security arrangements were made at the airport. A large number of fans were present there to welcome Arshad Nadeem at the airport.
Strict security arrangements were made. A contingent of police and rangers reached the airport. The Lahorites reached the airport to welcome the national hero Arshad Nadeem.
Javelin champion and Paris Olympics Gold Medal winner Arshad Nadeem landed at Allama Iqbal Lahore Airport on Saturday night.
The nation was in jubilations as its hero made history by setting world record with mammoth 92.97m throw at men’s javelin Paris Olympics 2024, bagging the gold in 40 years history of the country.
Arshad Nadeem smashed the existing 90.57m throw record set by Andreas Thorkilssen at Beijing 2008.
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