COAS terms Arshad Nadeem's achievement as national pride

Rawalpindi: Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir hosted a ceremony in Rawalpindi on Friday to honour Olympian Arshad Nadeem’s historic achievement.

Speaking on the occasion, the Army Chief termed Arshad Nadeem's achievement as a national pride and highlighted that he has been honoured by the complete nation befitting his achievement.

General Syed Asim Munir appreciated Arshad Nadeem's remarkable achievement of winning Pakistan's first-ever gold medal in a singles’ event and setting a new Olympic record, attributing it to his commitment, perseverance, and passion for excellence. He highlighted Arshad's inspirational journey from humble beginnings to achieving greatness, emphasizing the importance of hard work and determination.

The Army Chief reaffirmed the commitment to support and empower not only sportsmen, but the entire wealth of Pakistani youth to achieve excellence towards a prosperous Pakistan.

He 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.

The event was attended by sports teams and legendary Olympians including 1984 Olympic and National Hockey Teams, National Cricket Team, 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 Paris Olympics 2024.

Notable legends included Jehangir Khan, Isalah Ud Din, Shahbaz Senior, Sohail Abbas, Muhammad Asif and Aisam-ul-Haq.

Besides, Arshad Nadeem’s close relatives, associates and coaches also attended the event.