‘Role Model’: Arshad Nadeem Spoke About Lack of Electricity, Education in Pakistan After Javelin Gold

Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem has returned to his country after winning gold at the Paris Olympics with a record-breaking javelin throw of 92.97 metres. At the airport, he was warmly welcomed by both officials and fans, and the crowd in his hometown of Mian Channu went berserk. As the spotlight is on Nadeem, he didn’t shy away to highlight the pressing needs of his hometown. He appealed to the government to improve infrastructure, including better roads, electricity, and gas supply. He also emphasised the importance of education and urged authorities to establish a university in the area to provide better opportunities for young people.

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“Just look at this. Arshad Nadeem talks about how his city needs gas, electricity & universities. He says girls have to travel one hour to go to Multan to study, so his city Mian Chunnu should also have universities. Hope govt listens to him,” reads the caption to the video shared on X.

In the now-viral video, he expressed gratitude towards the government for providing him with the opportunity and training him over the years that helped him end the decades long medal drought in the country. He also said that he will keep training his best for the upcoming competitions.

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“My village needs roads, electricity. If the government provides cooking gas, it would be great for me and my village. I also have a dream that Mian Channu city gets a university so that our sisters won’t have to travel to Multan, which is 1.5 to 2 hours away, to study. If the government builds a university in Mian Channu it would be great news for my village and the neighbouring ones,” Arshad told reporters in Pakistan.

He further appealed to the government to construct a stadium near his village.

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The video, since being shared on August 11, has accumulated over five lakh views and the numbers are still increasing. Many even took to the comments section of the video to share their thoughts.

Check out how people reacted to this video here:

“Arshad Nadeem is not just throwing javelins but also throwing shade at the lack of infrastructure in his hometown! Who knew that becoming an Olympic gold medalist would also make you an advocate for better roads, electricity, and education?” commented an individual.

Another added, “An extremely admirable person in every way. May he keep going from success to success.”

“He didn’t win the gold, he is gold. Huge respect and love from India,” said a third.

A fourth shared, “Sorry state of affairs that we have to win medals to make ourselves heard and ask for basic facilities. Hope he gets all the prizes announced for him.”

“What a selfless person he is. He demanded nothing for himself. Everything for his people!” expressed a fifth.