In a gesture of immense pride and celebration, the mayor of Sukkur, Arsalan Islam Sheikh, has announced that a gold crown will be presented to Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem upon his arrival in Sukkur.
The mayor says the decision has been taken in response to the strong wishes of the people of Sukkur, who are eager to honour their national hero.
The mayor also revealed that the under-construction new sports stadium in Sukkur will be named "Arshad Nadeem Stadium" in recognition of the athlete’s extraordinary accomplishments. Arshad Nadeem's achievements, which include breaking a century-old record, have filled every Pakistani with pride.
ارشد ندیم صاحب نے 118 سالہ ریکارڈ توڑ پاکستانی قوم کا سر فخر سے بلند کیا ہے اس موقع پر سکھر کے اندر زیر تعمیر اسٹیڈیم کو ارشد ندیم کے نام سے منسلک کرنے کا فیصلہ, اور ساتھ ساتھ ارشد ندیم صاحب کے لیے سکھر کی عوام کی طرف سے ایک سونے کا تاج تیار, جو سکھر امد پر سکھر کی عوام ارشد ندیم… pic.twitter.com/9Xm10Gikyx
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The Sindh government spokesman and Sukkur mayor expressed the overwhelming happiness that Arshad's success has brought to the entire nation. "Every Pakistani is happy at this time," he stated.
Arsalan Sheikh has extended a personal invitation to Arshad Nadeem to visit Sukkur, where the people eagerly await the opportunity to honour him with the gold crown. This grand gesture is a symbol of the deep respect and admiration that Arshad has earned through his historic victory, which has united the nation in celebration.
Barrister Arsalan praised Arshad Nadeem, saying, “He has given a beautiful gift to Pakistan with the prayers of our mothers and sisters and the entire nation."