Arshad Nadeem, who made history by winning the first Individual Olympic Medal of Pakistan, has been named in the Forbes ’30 Under 30 Asia list by 2025.
The 28 -year -old javelin star surprised the world at the Olympic Games in Paris 2024 with a record shot of 92.97 m, a Forbes performance called an “impressive show.”
His victory not only destroyed the Olympic record, but also ended a three decades medal drought for Pakistan.
The Forbes list, published last month, highlights the ascending stars in sports and entertainment throughout the continent. Nadeem’s name was officially confirmed in the group highlighted on Monday.
His gold shot not only won the global recognition: he also received more than RS153 million in prizes for the Punjab and Sindh governments, along with other rewards of several public and private organizations.
The government honored Nadeem by appointing a path in Islamabad after him, and Pakistan Post launched a special seal on Independence Day to celebrate his achievements.
Last month, Nadeem demonstrated his domain once again by gaining gold in the Asian Athletics Championship with an 86.40 meter launch, just less than the meeting record. It was Pakistan’s first gold in the event in more than 50 years.
His constant performance throughout the event, limited by this remarkable launch, assured him first place on the podium.
The best Pakistani javelin pitcher also secured a gold medal in the final of the Asian Athletics Championship.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also congratulated the athlete for the splendid victory while continuing to make the nation proud.
Nadeem’s hometown, Mian Channu, exploded in celebrations as the news of his victory spread, bringing tears of joy and cheers of the proud followers.
Nadeem first went to fame with his gold medal at the Commonwealth 2022 games in Birmingham, and followed him with a money in the 2023 world championship in Budapest.
Until now, he has won four gold, one silver and four bronze medals in several events, including the Olympic Games, the World Championships, the Commonwealth Games, the Asian Games, the Islamic Solidarity Games, the Games in South Asia and the U20 Asian Championship.
Now, he addresses England to train for the World Athletics Championship in September, the only great competition in which gold has not yet reached.
