Olympics-Athletics-Gold medallist Nadeem brings Pakistan's first athletics medal home to hero's welcome

FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics - Athletics - Men's Javelin Throw Final - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - August 08, 2024. Gold medallist Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan celebrates. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File Photo

LAHORE (Reuters) - Javelin gold medallist Arshad Nadeem arrived to a water canon salute and chants from thousands of supporters as he brought Pakistan's first Olympic medal in athletics home early on Sunday.

Nadeem was met by his family, including his father who placed a garland around his neck to thousands chanting "Long Live Arshad Nadeem! Long Live Pakistan!", as he touched down in the eastern city of Lahore.