Arshad Nadeem won the gold medal in the javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics. With the victory of the gold medal, he became the new Olympic champion of this sport. When Arshad returned to Pakistan after becoming the Olympic champion, he was given a grand welcome. When he went to his home, his village, there was no shortage of welcome for him there either. But, the surprise came when his in-laws gifted him a buffalo to celebrate his winning the gold medal.

Arshad Nadeem's father-in-law gifted him a buffalo

Even before Arshad Nadeem reached Pakistan, he was showered with prizes. Whoever could afford something, was announcing to give it to his champion player. Now when the whole world is giving gifts to the son-in-law, how can the father-in-law stay behind. In such a situation, he decided to gift a buffalo to his son-in-law, in keeping with the environment and tradition of the village.

Gifting a buffalo in the village is respectable- Arshad Nadeem's father-in-law

Arshad Nadeem also explained the reason for gifting the buffalo. He said that in his village, gifting a buffalo is considered very valuable and respectful. He further said that Nadeem is very proud of his roots. Even after getting so much success, he has not left his village. He still lives with his parents and brothers.

Arshad Nadeem is the youngest son-in-law of his in-laws

According to Arshad Nadeem's father-in-law, he is his youngest son-in-law. He said that he has 4 sons and 3 daughters, out of which the youngest daughter Ayesha is married to Nadeem. The father-in-law further told that when he decided to marry his younger daughter to Nadeem, at that time he used to do small jobs. But, she was very passionate about her sport from the very beginning. She used to practice javelin throwing in the fields.

Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem

Arshad Nadeem won the gold medal in Paris Olympics by throwing the javelin 92.97 meters. India's Neeraj Chopra was second in the same sport.