ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Atta Tarar faced criticism after attempting to claim credit for Arshad Nadeem’s historic gold medal win at the Paris Olympics. The Pakistani javelin thrower made history with a record-breaking 92.97-meter throw, securing Pakistan’s first Olympic gold in 32 years.
Arshad Nadeem’s achievement, which left competitors like India’s Neeraj Chopra far behind, is a remarkable story of perseverance in a country with limited sports infrastructure and minimal government support. Despite these challenges, Nadeem rose to the top, driven by his determination and hard work.
However, Minister Tarar controversially attributed Nadeem’s success to the Punjab Youth Festival, which he had organized, claiming that without his intervention, Nadeem might not have even had a javelin to compete with.
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Federal Minister Atta Tarrar said: Arshad Nadeem is where he is today because we organized Punjab Youth Festival. 😭 pic.twitter.com/8UsEZSURDF
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This statement sparked outrage among fans, who quickly took to social media to express their anger. One user summarized the general sentiment by stating, “The minister is shamelessly taking credit for something he had little to do with.”
Arshad Nadeem, hailing from Mian Channu, has had a challenging journey to Olympic glory, overcoming numerous obstacles. His triumph stands as a powerful testament to his resilience and dedication, even as the nation grapples with its tendency to undervalue and over-expect from its athletes.
