Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem created history when he became the first person from the country to win an individual gold at the Olympics after he emerged victorious at the 2024 Paris Olympics by winning the top medal in the javelin throw event. Ever since his win, Nadeem, who overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles in his journey of becoming an Olympic gold medalist. Now, he is being rewarded for his win.
But, one the gifts being bestowed upon Nadeem is a Suzuki Alto (which is known as Maruti Suzuki Alto in India), a small, compact car that falls into the affordable category. Update: Pakistani-American businessman Ali Sheikhani has announced a brand new Suzuki Alto car for Arshad Nadeem for winning Gold medal in Paris Olympics. Well deserved 🇵🇰♥️♥️♥️ #Paris2024 #Olympics pic.
twitter.com/ByTaxWUbnn — Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) August 12, 2024 In a tweet, sports journalist Farid Khan wrote, “Update: Pakistani-American businessman Ali Sheikhani has announced a brand new Suzuki Alto car for Arshad Nadeem for winning the gold medal in the Paris Olympics. Well deserved.
” Many social media users have reacted to the new gift being given to Nadeem. One user wrote, “This is an Insult..
he deserves a BMW or Audi,” while another wrote, “Hamare yaha ghar pe baithe nalle berozgar bhi Alto na le gift me.” This is an Insult ..
he deserves BMW or Audi— Rahul jain (@rahuljain1386) August 12, 2024 Hamare yaha gharpe baithe nalle berozgar bhi Alto na le gift me 😭— Ninda Turtle (@NindaTurtles) August 12, 2024 A different user tweeted, “Alto? Kum se kum Fortuner to do,” while another wrote, “Alto??? Why? Could not find anything cheaper?!? It is your first gold! Get something worthy of it!” A different user posted a meme featuring The Great Khali and wrote, “Arshad Nadeem in Alto 600 cc.” Alto bc kam se kam fortuner to do 😭— Govind7 (@govind_12_) August 12, 2024 Alto??? Why? Could not find anything cheaper?!? 🤔 It is your first Gold! Get something worthy of it!— Jyothish N Pillai (@JyothishNPillai) August 12, 2024 Arshad Nadeem in Alto 600 cc https://t.co/Mi3v4NvXtS pic.
twitter.com/z0DRNbKUHu — El Niño 🇮🇳 (@suppandiiii) August 12, 2024 Before this, Nadeem was reportedly receiving USD $50,000, approximately Rs. 42 lakh (INR), from World Athletics.
Besides, Maryam Nawaz, the Chief Minister of Punjab province in Pakistan, announced a prize of Rs. 10 crore (Pakistani rupees), and Syed Murad Ali Shah, the Chief Minister of Sindh, announced a prize of Rs. 5 crore.
In addition, Pakistani singer Ali Zafar, cricketer Ahmad Shahzad, and Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab promised Rs. 10 lakh each whereas Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, the Governor of Punjab, announced Rs. 20 lakh for Nadeem.
See Also: Watch: Arshad Nadeem Receives Grand Welcome In Lahore; Fans Call Him 'Biggest Superstar Of Pakistan'.
