Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem accorded rousing welcome in hometown

MIAN CHANNU (92 News) - Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, who won a silver medal at the World Athletics Championship in Hungary, was accorded a rousing welcome on his return to his hometown on Tuesday.

A large number of people welcomed and showered rose petals on him.

Talking to the media, Arshad Nadeem expressed his resolve to win a medal at the upcoming Paris Olympics. "I gained a success due to prayers of the nation. A will gain another success at the Asian Games. The nation's love encouraged me a lot," he added.

He said that the credit of his success goes to his coaches.