Arshad Nadeem, the gold-medal boy gets a hero’s welcome upon return from Paris
Arshad Nadeem, the gold-medal boy, received a hero’s welcome upon return from Paris.
Arshid Nadeem the new Olympic record holder touched down at the Lahore Airport, via Istanbul when the clock marked 1:18 am on Sunday.
دا ون اینڈ اونلی ارشد ندیم جہاز سے اتر چکے ہیں#ArshadNadeem pic.twitter.com/ryI8hHotzB
— Pakistan Tourism (@PakistanJannatt) August 10, 2024
Top officials including the provincial and federal ministers, the Olympic hero’s family and his fans in large numbers arrived at Allama Iqbal International Airport to welcome him.
As the flight landed at the airport, the aircraft carrying Arshad Nadeem was given a water cannon salute at the runway.
Aeroplane of gold medalist #ArshadNadeem being given salute by water cannon at Lahore Airport! #OlympicGames #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/5iclhBeqJz
— Sanam Jamali🇵🇰 (@sana_J2) August 10, 2024
Earlier on Thursday, in a thrilling final, Nadeem made history after setting a new Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 metres and won a gold medal for Pakistan after 40 years.
Emotions were high at the Lahore Airport, and hundreds of people including kids and families were seen waiting for Arshad Nadeem.
Emotions are high at #Lahore Airport – Kids and families are waiting for #ArshadNadeem pic.twitter.com/w6bOhUx61E
— Shiraz Hassan (@ShirazHassan) August 10, 2024
ارشد ندیم کیلئے ڈبل ڈیکر بس پہنچ گئی ہیں pic.twitter.com/XbX2gJgCwP
— Pakistan Tourism (@PakistanJannatt) August 10, 2024
Huge crowd waiting outside #Lahore Airport to welcome Olympic Champion #ArshadNadeem 🥇 pic.twitter.com/to8KcITcC5
— Shiraz Hassan (@ShirazHassan) August 10, 2024
