Paris Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem called on Director General Sports Punjab Pervez Iqbal at National Hockey Stadium on Tuesday. Arshad’s coach Salman Iqbal Butt was also present on this occasion.
Talking on this occasion, Director General Sports Punjab Pervez Iqbal said that star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem is the true hero and role model of Pakistan and he has achieved great distinction for the country among the international sports community. “The entire nation is proud of his remarkable feat”.
Director General Sports Punjab Pervez Iqbal further said that Arshad Nadeem Stadium will be developed in Arshad’s native city Mian Channu and we are quite hopeful that this great venue will help a lot in producing several medal winning athletes like Arshad Nadeem.
Director General Sports Punjab Pervez Iqbal said that Sports Board Punjab is going to organize Khelta Punjab Games for the development of sports culture and find fresh talented players from the grass root level across the province. “A prize money of Rs 10 crores will be distributed among the top performing athletes of Khelta Punjab Games,” he added.
Acknowledging effective role of Sports Board Punjab, Paris Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem on this occasion said Sports Board Punjab has always extended vital support for my preparation and participation in Olympic Games and other international events. “I’m trying my best to teach my javelin throw skills and techniques to young athletes. My services are available to Sports Board Punjab for the development of sports among the young generation”.