COAS Asim Munir honours Olympian Arshad Nadeem with grand ceremony

RAWALPINDI: COAS General Syed Asim Munir hosted a grand ceremony to honor Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem’s historic achievement at Pakistan Army Auditorium in GHQ, Rawalpindi on Friday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release, the event was attended by sports teams and legendary Olympians including the 1984 Olympic and National Hockey Teams, and National Cricket Team.

Moreover, the Street Football Team, Army Polo Team, Visually Impaired Cricket and Women Goal Ball Teams, Medal Winners of Common Wealth, SAF, and Asian Games, and participants of the Paris Olympics 2024 also attended the ceremony, military media stated.

Notable legends who joined the grand ceremony to honor Arshad Nadeem included Jehangir Khan, Isalah Ud Din, Shahbaz Senior, Sohail Abbas, Muhammad Asif, and Aisam-ul-Haq. The event was also attended by Arshad Nadeem’s close relatives, associates, and coaches, the statement read.

Army Chief appreciated Arshad Nadeem’s remarkable achievement of winning Pakistan’s first-ever individual gold medal and setting a new Olympic record. He highlighted Arshad’s inspirational journey from humble beginnings to achieving greatness, emphasizing the importance of hard work and determination, the ISPR stated.

The Army Chief recognized Arshad Nadeem’s achievement as a national pride and highlighted that he has been honored by the complete nation befitting his achievement. COAS reaffirmed the commitment to support and empower not only sportsmen, but the entire wealth of Pakistani youth to achieve excellence towards a prosperous Pakistan.

Furthermore, Gen. Asim Munir highlighted the need for Youth Engagement, Development, and Entertainment as essential cardinals of a healthy and prosperous society. Arshad Nadeem expressed gratitude and emphasized the immense potential of Pakistani youth, stressing the importance of hard work, positivity, and perseverance in overcoming challenges and achieving success, it read.