'Fighter, true champion': Arshad Nadeem garners praise on twitter even after medal eludes
Arshad Nadeem, Pakistani athlete specialising in the javelin throw, hailing from Mian Channu, held the gold medal spot until the final round and finished on the fifth spot.

The 24-year-old covered a distance of 82.91m in opening attempt of the final round and 81.98m in the second. But unfortunately, he was surpassed by other contestants.
Despite an obvious lack of resources, Twitterati showered him with praises and his name became the top Pakistani trend on the platform.
Pakistanis lauded the hard work of the athlete for making the country proud.
#ArshadNadeem - you did this without any state or institutional support. You did this with bare minimum resources.
— Faheem Aziz (@FaheemA1717) August 8, 2021
You did this because of your own determination, passion and spirit. You are truly what champions are made of. ?? pic.twitter.com/aK54f3Ip05
Stay Strong King! ??
— Mohammad Hamza Hunani (@hunani_hamza) August 8, 2021
The whole nation is proud of you??#ArshadNadeem pic.twitter.com/eL4NSDNDQV
We are all super proud of you champ!❤
— WORLD PRO TV (@worldprotv) August 8, 2021
Congratulations #ArshadNadeem. You could not win the match, it is unfortunate but you have won the hearts.We are proud of you. #Tokyo2020#PakYouthForce #EmpoweringYouthForABetterTomorrow pic.twitter.com/ay75zftnBF
Its not about winning or losing. It's about getting out there and putting up a fight. That is what makes you a winner! We are all super proud of you champ! ♥️??#ArshadNadeem pic.twitter.com/MA87M374zY
— Thespianz (@Thespianzt) August 8, 2021
In my view you have won the game because your fight generated a genuine debate in the country regarding lack of resources for players, we all are proud of you. #ArshadNadeem pic.twitter.com/hYqY6b5lps
— TAAKVIEM (Ash-Shazli) (@TAAKVIEM) August 8, 2021
Its not about winning or losing. It's about getting out there and putting up a fight. That is what makes you a winner! We are all super proud of you champ! Pakistan Zindabad…??#ArshadNadeem pic.twitter.com/3klf0GkE3b
— Fatima Khalil Butt (@iam_FatiMaButt) August 8, 2021
The whole nation is proud of Arshad Nadeem. He finished in top 5 but his determination will motivate and inspire Millions of Pakistanis.
— JAWAD (@JAWADAWM) August 8, 2021
#ArshadNadeem. ?? pic.twitter.com/zxM3cNXyxB
You have given us hope. You have shown the world the immense talent that we have. We are so proud of you . #ArshadNadeem #ArshadNadeemPrideOfPakistan #TokyoOlympics2021 pic.twitter.com/kmsk9GVab7
— Daily Chronicles (@DailyChronicle4) August 8, 2021
The man who won everyone's heart! Congratulating #ArshadNadeem on his achievement at the #Olympics2020
— Global Village Space (@GVS_News) August 8, 2021
Truly the pride of #Pakistan ??#Olympics pic.twitter.com/5a7JphoJ5g
#ArshadNadeem
— Master Faheem (@MasterFaheem_) August 7, 2021
well played buddy, winning or losing is definitely important butt...!! the thing what the matter most is.. how a man was on the field.. and you were great?? pic.twitter.com/shieTobGjB

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