Arshad Nadeem made Pakistan proud with his gold win. He is the first Pakistani to qualify for the final of any track and field events in the Olympics and win a gold medal.
He not only secured gold for his nation in the finals of the men's javelin throw in the Paris Olympics 2024, but he also set a new Olympic record of 92.97 m in the finals.
Arshad Nadeem is a married man and has a daughter and a son. His coach, Salman Iqbal Butt, describes him as an introverted, respectful, obedient, and focused athlete.
Before winning the gold, reports state that Nadeem had a Suzuki car and his assets were around Rs 80 lakh or 8 million PKR. After the win, Nadeem has received several gifts.
He is receiving an overall 154 million PKR (Rs 6.93 crore) as a reward for his gold medal win in the Paris Olympics 2024. Nadeem is also receiving a buffalo from his father-in-law.
Arshad Nadeem hails from a Punjabi family from a small village named Mian Channu in Punjab, Pakistan. He started participating in javelin throw in 2015.