LAHORE: Arshad Nadeem is still waiting for prices announced for him.

Following his remarkable achievement, federal and provincial governments awarded him cash prizes, while private organisations announced additional rewards for national hero. In recent interview, Nadeem disclosed that while he received some of promised prizes from government officials rewards announced by private organisations remain unfulfilled. Athlete also addressed circulating rumors about his financial background, dismissing reports of his alleged poverty as false.

He clarified that, while he appreciates nation’s support, he was not living in poverty. This misrepresentation, he emphasised, detracts from real struggles and achievements of athletes who work tirelessly to bring honor to their country. Pakistani Athlete competed at 2024 Olympics in Paris and stunned world with record-breaking javelin throw surpassing 90 meters, marking sixth-longest throw globally. This achievement earned him nation’s highest civilian honor, Tamgha-e-Imtiaz and he was welcomed home with huge celebrations across Pakistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, announced launch of Pakistan Sports Endowment Fund with an initial fund of Rs 1 billion.

Newly announced High-Performance Academy will focus on training and preparing young athletes for 2028 Olympics, ensuring they have access to world-class facilities and coaching.