Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem Receives Hero's Welcome In Lahore After Paris Olympics Gold Triumph. WATCH

In a nation where cricket dominates, fans flocked to the airport in large numbers to welcome their national hero Arshad Nadeem.

Upon arrival, Arshad Nadeem shared a heartfelt embrace with his father, celebrating together.

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Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by clinching the gold medal in the Men's Javelin Throw Final. His record-shattering throw of 92.97 meters set a new Olympic record for the longest javelin throw in history.

Upon returning to Lahore from his triumphant campaign in France, Pakistan's golden boy Arshad was greeted by a jubilant crowd of fans at the Lahore airport, celebrating his remarkable achievement.

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In a nation where cricket dominates, fans flocked to the airport in large numbers to welcome their national hero. Upon arrival, Arshad Nadeem shared a heartfelt embrace with his father, celebrating together.

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He’s here and was briefly outside — The crowd holds Arshad Nadeem up in the arms, chants of Arshad and Pakistan Zindabad — The crowd was beyond control the reason security took Nadeem back inside. pic.twitter.com/NfOdTOjgcX

— Anas Mallick (@AnasMallick) August 10, 2024

Beautiful scenes as Arshad Nadeem gets a huge hug from his father at the airport 🥹❤️@ArshadOlympian1 @AsmatullahNiazi

Arshad Nadeem has come out of the plane. Flowers are being presented to him right now by Customs officers 🇵🇰#Arshad_Nadeem pic.twitter.com/AVyIqNziDc

— Shani (@FearlessWolfess) August 10, 2024

Arshad Nadeem Wins Pakistan's First Olympic Gold Medal Since 1984

After a 40-year wait, Pakistan finally secured Olympic gold as Arshad Nadeem scripted history with one of the most dominant and decisive performances in the Men's Javelin Throw final seen in recent Olympic history.

Arshad Nadeem, first-ever athlete with two 90m+ throws in the Men's Javelin Throw final, already had a silver medalist at the World Championships. He added Olympic gold to his achievements by winning the Men's Javelin Throw final at 2024 Paris Olympics.

After his gold medal win in the Games 2024, Nadeem said,"First of all, I thank Allah Almighty for this huge success. With the prayers of my parents, the prayers of the entire nation, and especially the tireless effort of my coach Mr. Salman Iqbal Butt and the support of Dr. Ali Sher Bajwa, I have achieved this massive milestone. Thank you all!"