"Pakistan Can Win FIFA World Cup," Says Bilawal Bhutto After Arshad Nadeem's Olympic Gold

Arshad Nadeem made history for Pakistan at the Paris Olympics 2024 after he returned with the gold medal from the javelin throw. In a field that had several stars including India's Neeraj Chopra, Arshad Nadeem came up with a monstrous throw of 92.97m to take home the gold. It was an Olympic record and helped Pakistan win their first individual gold at the Games. Bilwal Bhutto, who is a member of National Assembly of Pakistan, congratulated Nadeem and declared that Pakistan can win the FIFA World Cup too if given support.  

"Not only Olympics or Cricket, we can win the FIFA World Cup if we give them little support. I want to congratulate Arshad Nadeem for his win. We all appreciate his win. He made the impossible possible with his hard work. He is returning home with the Olympic gold medal. It shows when Pakistan youngsters are given opportunity, what they can achieve," Bilawal Bhutto told in the National Assembly of Pakistan on Friday. 

"In Karachi's Lyari, every second kid can win the FIFA World Cup. I went to Peshawar two-three weeks ago, some girls from there won medals in taekwondo. We should aim that Pakistan will have medal winners from all areas in the nest Olympics. I would request the Pakistan sports minister to establish a fund to support and scout the talented athletes. That way we can produce Arshad Nadeems from all areas of Pakistan."

Pakistan men's football team is currently 197th in FIFA ranking list among 210 countries.

Meanwhile, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh said the camaraderie between Indian superstar Neeraj Chopra and Pakistani javelin ace Arshad Nadeem clearly shows that sport transcends borders and unites people.

On Thursday, Nadeem clinched the gold medal with a stunning Olympic record