Rawalpindi
\nThe Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, on Friday hosted a ceremony at the Army Auditorium in GHQ, Rawalpindi, to honour Olympian Arshad Nadeem\u2019s historic achievement, the military said.
\nThe event was attended by sports teams and legendary Olympians, including members of the 1984 Olympic and National Hockey Teams, the National Cricket Team, and other notable figures, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated.
\nAmong the attendees were Jehangir Khan, Islahuddin Siddique, Shahbaz Senior, Sohail Abbas, Muhammad Asif, and Aisamul Haq. Arshad Nadeem\u2019s close relatives, associates, and coaches were also present.
\nGeneral Munir praised Nadeem for winning Pakistan\u2019s first-ever gold medal in a singles event and setting a new Olympic record at Paris Olympics, crediting his success to commitment, perseverance, and passion for excellence.
\nThe army chief acknowledged Nadeem\u2019s achievement as a source of national pride, noting that the entire nation had honoured him in a manner befitting his accomplishment.
\nGeneral Munir reiterated the military\u2019s commitment to supporting not just sportsmen but the broader Pakistani youth, emphasising the importance of youth engagement, development, and entertainment for a prosperous society.
\nArshad Nadeem expressed gratitude and highlighted the potential of Pakistani youth, urging hard work, positivity, and perseverance in overcoming challenges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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