Introduction
Arshad Nadeem Athlete of Pakistan made history by wining first Olympic’s gold medal of Pakistan in javelin throw. This pride not only made him a world icon, but the world also witnessed the nonchalant attitude of the country towards his record and how it suddenly turned a grand celebration of his success once it had gone viral.
Juggling before the Olympics
Olympic success quickly did not come easily for Arshad Nadeem as is detailed below. He was one of the most promising athletes of Pakistan but he had to encounter a number of problems which must have discouraged even the sternest of spirit. PSB and other authorities did not show much interest in supporting him and financial problems was a big issue. In fact, Nadeem’s participation in international competitions leading up to the Olympics was often in doubt due to the lack of funds, including the most basic necessity: Ticket for traveling.
What physical training facilities for months now has been constrained, lack of proper international coaches, which are very essential for an athlete in this league. His calls for better resource remained unheard, at times, even to get the funds for competing in the foreign markets he even had to rely on his own social capital.
The Turning Point: Olympic Gold
However, all these challenges did not make Arshad Nadeem loss sight of what he wanted to achieve. It is calculated that at the year 2024 paris Olympiad he will repeat the saga of throwing the javelin that will shock the whole world to yield him the championship, thus making history for Pakistan. It was a triumphant of Nadeem’s determination, tenacity and the affirming faith that he could make it in the he was against all the odds.
The very power that deigned not to take notice of Tal through all his struggles to get a fair fight came round with alacrity at the first whisper of his victory. The same individuals who said that there is ‘no money for tickets’ are now claiming the rights to celebrate and revel in Nadeem’s success now that he is a national icon.
The U-Turn: Grand Remunerations and National Acclaim
But in a dramatic turn of events the Pakistani government and various organisations hail Arshad Nadeem and blessing him with financial rewards. The most prominent of these was the declaration of fifty-two-year old Hafeez’s unprecedented accomplishment was the offer of a cash reward of one hundred and fifty million Pakistani Rupees (approximately nine hundred thousand US dollars). This windfall came with the assurance of more support, better training infrastructure, sanction, and possibly sponsorship.
All those government officials who had not been part of Nadeem’s story were now publicly endorsing him as a national asset, a national hero, a big potential for Pakistan as a nation on the world stage. Conveyers of the social media were awash with congratulatory messages from politicians, celebrities and the ordinary citizens eager to be associated with Nadeem, now that he was a superstar.
A Bitter-Sweet Victory
What they got in response was touching, but it also exposed the pathology of Pakistani sports administration to wider international audiences. The turn of events in particular in bringing a sudden change in Arshad Nadeem’s fortune has made grumpy for the long-standing disregard of athletes in the country. The world observed that it required a landmark Olympic triumph to receive the care and support which should have been facilitated in the first place.
Sports facilities and resources are criticised to be still very poor in Pakistan and that millions like Nadeem do not get proper chances to succeed. This led to a call for a total over haul of the system to guarantee that future generations of athletes are accorded the support they need to compete effectively in the internationals.
Conclusion: New Sensitivity Called For
Arshad Nadeem striking Olympic gold is a matter of pride for the entire nation of Pakistan A reminder that for the country’s sports authorities, however. His progress from the invisible and neglected to the visible and celebrated sportsman is appreciate yet shows how important it is to give proper and sustainable support to athletes. Although the celebrations are deserved they should also act as a call to action That Pakistan’s future talent in sports, does not have to go through the same struggles as Arshad Nadeem. Only then can the nation genuinely say that has support for its athletes and has tapped into its ability to win laurels for the country.
Also read: https://fitolympic.com/timeless-appeal-of-memorabilia-sports-real-madrid/
