Pride and Glory: Pakistan's Independence Day and Arshad Nadeem's Olympic Gold Medal Victory

abdu.navi03 (70)in WORLD OF XPILAR • last month

As a Pakistani, 14th August holds a special place in my heart as Pakistan's Independence Day. But This year, it became even more memorable 2024 Olympics gold medal home.

Celebrating Independence Day

August is the month of celebrating independence, the month of showing patriotism, the month of remembering all the prestigious sacrifices, the month of showing enthusiasm, courage, and love for Pakistan. This August, we had a week-long "Independence Week" at our university, and we all took part in each and every event.

The celebrations kicked off with a flag-hoisting and cake-cutting ceremony—indeed, that creamy cake was worth every minute of the wait! The festivities continued with engaging quiz competitions, spirited parliamentary debates, and a patriotic beats competition, each event brimming with knowledge, enthusiasm, and joy.

Although August 14th was an official holiday across the country, our university arranged a fundraising food gala. We all batchmates wore green and white, face-painted one another, gifted badges to each other, and clicked a lot of pictures. There were numerous student-run stalls, selling badges, flags, bangles, handmade embroideries, food items, and games. We visited them and enjoyed yummy khowsey and dumplings! Freedom calls for free food! (Credit goes to my friends).

Yet, August 2024 was a bit special for Pakistan. Can you guess why? Yeah! You got it right! 32 years of hard work and endeavors, 32 years of prayers; Arshad Nadeem, our Pakistani javelin thrower, brought the first-ever gold medal to Pakistan in the 2024 Olympics- a moment of pride and honour for all of us.

Arshad Nadeem: The Pride of Pakistan

Arshad Nadeem's terrific performance brought us our first ever gold medal in the Olympics Adding more to the celebrations and festivities. On the grand stage of the 2024 Olympics, Arshad's javelin soared through the air etching his name in history as the first Pakistani to win an Olympic gold in track and field.

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Journey of a Champion

Arshad Nadeem- a true testament to the potential existing in Pakistan. Coming from a humble background in a small town called Mian Channu, his journey was not an easy one. Despite facing numerous challenges, his unwavering strength got Pakistan what it has today.

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A Nation United in Joy

In a time when the nation yearned for a moment of collective joy, Arshad's glorious win reignited hope and unity amongst us. The streets echoed with celebrations, social media platforms, news channels-
The news of Arshad's victory spread like wildfire.

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A Message of Hope and Inspiration

Arshad's victory sends a powerful message not only to every aspiring athlete but to countless young Pakistanis: with determination and hard work, nothing is impossible. His glorious victory motivates everyone of us to work hard and try to achieve the unachievable.

Reflecting on Independence

Pakistan- a nation that continues to rise and shine against all odds. As we celebrate this dual victory, we are reminded of the unwavering strength of our people who never gave up despite all the odds. Both events symbolize the spirit of Pakistan

As we move forward, let's make a promise to carry the pride and joy of this day in our hearts. Let's carry the legacy forward and work towards building a stronger, more united Pakistan.

August 14, 2024, will forever be etched in our memories as a day of remarkable achievements, pride and celebration. It marks not only our freedom but also the glorious win of a fellow Pakistani. Let’s continue to celebrate and honor these moments, rejuvenating a spirit of unity and patriotism amongst us.