NEW DELHI: Arshad Nadeem and his coach Salman Fayyaz Butt were the only two individuals among the seven Pakistani athletes heading to the Paris Olympics who were considered worthy of financial support by the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB). The PSB agreed to cover the cost of their air tickets, recognizing their potential and talent.
On Thursday, the 27-year-old Nadeem, hailing from the village of Khanewal in Punjab, proved the decision to be a wise one.