Arshad Nadeem's win brings Pakistan a medal at the Olympics after 32 years, the last time the Green Shirts won a bronze medal was in 1992 when the hockey team defeated the Netherlands at the Barcelona Olympics.
Pakistani cricketers rejoiced when the country's star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem created history by winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024.
This landmark achievement not only secured Pakistan's first individual Olympic gold medal but also set a new Olympic record with a phenomenal throw of 92.97 meters.
In a video released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), important cricket personalities were seen expressing their joy after Arshad Nadeem's record-breaking performance.
The reaction from the racquet community highlighted the pride and unity felt across the country, as Arshad's win marks a significant milestone in Pakistan's sporting history.
After the official announcement of Arshad Nadeem winning the gold medal, Pakistani cricketers took to social media platforms to express their joy and pride for the nation at this momentous achievement.
Babar Azam posted, "After 30 long years, gold is back in Pakistan! Congratulations to Arshad Nadeem for this incredible achievement. You have made the entire nation proud."
Haris Rauf posted "92.97!! You have inspired a nation! You deserve every moment of this glory."
Sarfaraz Ahmed posted on his Instagram story that Arshad Nadeem you have made us proud by winning not only the gold medal but also our first Olympics medal in 32 years and that too with a record breaking throw. You showed the world what we are capable of."
Naseem Shah posted on X that "It was worth staying up late to see Arshad Nadeem win gold with an Olympics record, 92.97!! You have made history as the first individual athlete from Pakistan to win a gold medal."
Fakhar Zaman posted that every Pakistani is proud of you, which will inspire the next generation as well."
"Congratulations Arshad Nadeem. You made Pakistan proud, we are proud of you," Umar Gul posted.
Shadab Khan posted "92.97 = Gold. This is probably the biggest individual achievement by a Pakistani athlete. The whole nation is proud of Arshad Nadeem. Thank you for representing our country in such a way, for bringing hope. Thank you, champion of champions."
Arshad Nadeem's win ends a 32-year Olympic medal drought for Pakistan. The last time Pakistani players stood on the Olympic podium to represent the nation was in 1992 when the national hockey team defeated the Netherlands 4-3 to win the bronze medal at the Barcelona Olympics.
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