Arshad Nadeem entered the history books on Thursday (August 8) by becoming the first athlete from Pakistan to win a gold medal in the Olympics. The 27-year-old Nadeem broke the Olympic record in his second attempt by touching a distance of 92.97 m to win a historic yellow metal in the men’s javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics. Nadeem, who finished fifth in the Tokyo Olympics, in fact twice crossed the 90-meter mark on Thursday to finish ahead of India’s Neeraj Chopra and Grenada’s Anderson Peters.
Arshad’s gold medal win on Thursday also helped him end Pakistan’s 32-year-old long wait for an Olympic medal. Before Arshad, Pakistan’s last Olympic medal came during the 1992 Barcelona games, when the men’s hockey team finished third. Arshad is overall the third athlete from Pakistan to win a medal in the Olympics.
Arshad’s historic win in Paris is being celebrated by Pakistani fans around the globe. Taking note of the special achievement by the 27-year-old athlete, star Pakistani batter and T20I captain Babar Azam also took to X (formerly Twitter) to give his warm wishes to Nadeem. But he made a factual error in his post, and for that, he is now getting trolled on social media.
In his viral tweet, Babar wrote, “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.”
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
Babar congratulated Nadeem for bringing gold back to Pakistan after 30 years, but fans were quick to remind him that Nadeem is the first ever athlete to win a gold for Pakistan in the Olympics, so he can’t be bringing back gold after 30 years. In addition to the factual error, Babar also tagged Arshad Nadeem incorrectly in his tweet.
Pakistan has won three gold medals at the Olympics, but all of them came in the men’s hockey competition. Their last title win was way back in 1984, which is 40 years ago.
Apart from Babar, star Pakistani cricketers like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Haris Rauf, and Shoaib Akhtar also took to X to congratulate Nadeem for the historic achievement.
– Incredible achievement #ArshadNadeem you’ve broken the drought & made Pakistan proud 92.97m will be etched in history foreverCongratulations on this monumental feat #IamGAME #ArshadNadeem #PakistanAtOlympics pic.twitter.com/pVKG4Eap4E— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) August 8, 2024
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
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
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
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
Massive Congratulations to #ArshadNadeemYou have just become Pakistan’s first ever javelin throw champion…an historic moment for whole nation. Pakistan Zindabad #OlympicGames #OlympicGamesParis2024 pic.twitter.com/fUyLt353nV— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) 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 historyThat’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
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
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
Before winning gold in Paris, Nadeem had won a gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and a silver medal at the 2023 World Championship.
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