President, PM felicitate Arshad Nadeem on winning silver at World Athletics Championship

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - President Arif Alvi and Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Monday expressed their gratification over Pakistan’s first ever silver medal clinch by Arshad Nadeem at the World Athletics Championship.

In a message on X, the President said: "Congratulations Arshad Nadeem on winning silver medal in javelin throw at World Athletics Championship. First Pakistani to win a medal at this event. Threw 87.82m, only 0.35m less than gold medalist Neeraj Chopra of India. Qualified for 2024 Paris Olympics. Proud of you."

The prime minister, in a message on X, said: “What a day! What a moment of joy for Pakistan. Arshad Nadeem you’ve made the nation happy and proud for your excellent sportsmanship that won you – and the country – a silver medal at the World Athletics championship.”