Arshad Nadeem confirms receiving government-announced prize money
Arshad Nadeem, who earned Pakistan its first-ever gold medal in javelin at the Paris Olympics 2024, recently shared details about the prize money announced in his honor. In the men’s javelin final this August, Arshad made an impressive throw of 92.97 meters, setting a new Olympic record and securing Pakistan’s
Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei passes away days after being set on fire by her ex
Rebecca Cheptegei, the 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner who competed in the recent Paris Olympics, has tragically died after being set on fire by ex boyfriend. Cheptegei, who had sustained severe burns from the attack on Sunday, passed away early this morning due to multi-organ failure. The incident occurred in north-west
President Zardari announces 100 million from personal funds to Arshad Nadeem
President Asif Ali Zardari has announced a reward of 100 million rupees from his own pocket for Olympian Arshad Nadeem. A ceremony to award the Hilal-e-Imtiaz to Olympian Arshad Nadeem was held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr (President’s House). Following this, the champion athlete met with the President. During the meeting, the
Arshad Nadeem calls for wildlife protection, tree planting
National hero Arshad Nadeem visited Lahore’s Safari Zoo Park, urging the public to protect wildlife and increase tree planting efforts. Moreover, Nadeem planted a tree at the park, commending its cleanliness and modern upgrades. Read More: Govt did not slow down the internet: IT minister In addition, during his visit,
FBR’s major announcement regarding tax deduction on Arshad Nadeem’s prize money
No tax will be imposed on the prize money awarded to Arshad Nadeem, says FBR spokesperson. Moreover, income tax or withholding tax does not apply to the rewards given to Olympian Arshad Nadeem, according to the spokesperson. There is no mention of tax on rewards earned in Olympic Games in
Imran Khan’s policies hurt Pakistani sports: Mansoor Ali Khan
Journalist Mansoor Ali Khan criticised political parties, particularly Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and Pakistan Muslim League-N, on his podcast for trying to claim credit for Arshad Nadeem’s Olympic victory in 2024. Moreover, he accused Imran Khan of shutting down sports departments, leading to a significant exodus of athletes during his tenure. Read
What’s the Gold percentage in Paris Olympics medals?
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, athletes are striving for gold, but the actual value of these medals might surprise you. While the glory of winning a gold medal is priceless, its material worth is a different story. Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem recently clinched a gold medal, marking Pakistan’s first
