LAHORE, 30th Aug 2023: Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem appealed for better sports training facilities in the country after arriving here on Monday night from Budapest, where he won silver medal at the World Athletics Championships.
The 26-year-old arrived to huge fanfare at the Allama Iqbal Airport, being showered with petals as he made his way out through the arrival gates.
“I’m really happy that I’ve made the nation proud,” Arshad, who threw the javelin 87.82 metres to claim second place — earning Pakistan’s first medal at track and field’s top event, told reporters.
Arshad missed out on gold by a mere 35 centimetres in Hungary and he said that the need of the hour was to build better training facilities un the country.
“I’m thankful to all the people of the country for encouraging me and praying for my success,” he said. “I would also like to thank the Athletics Federation of Pakistan and Pakistan Sports Board for their kind cooperation in preparing for the event.”
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