Pakistan’s celebrated Olympic gold medalist, Arshad Nadeem, who recently made history by winning the country’s first-ever gold in the javelin throw, is now embroiled in a controversy.
A video has surfaced online showing the 27-year-old Arshad Nadeem in conversation with Mohammad Harris Dhar, a person designated as a ‘specially designated global terrorist’ by the US Treasury. Dhar is allegedly associated with the banned terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
🚨🚨🚨 Shocking Revelation:
Pakistani Olympics Gold medalist athlete Arshad Nadeem is linked to the UN-designated terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) through its finance chief, Harris Dhar.
📍 This video is recent, taken right after Nadeem returned from the Paris Olympics… pic.twitter.com/JQTK52lqba
— GreatGameInternational (@GreatGameIndia) August 12, 2024
The video has ignited widespread debate on social media, with many questioning the timing of the encounter. Some speculate that the interaction occurred after Nadeem’s return from the Paris Olympics, though authorities have yet to confirm this. Regardless of the timing, the athlete’s association with a known terrorist has dealt a significant blow to his reputation.
Nadeem’s gold medal win on August 8th was a source of immense national pride for Pakistan. He not only secured the top spot but also set a new Olympic record with an outstanding throw of 92.97 meters. His homecoming to his village in Punjab on August 11th was met with grand celebrations, as thousands gathered to honor their national hero. However, this recent development threatens to overshadow his remarkable achievement.
The situation has been further complicated by the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League, a political arm of Lashkar-e-Taiba, which shared the video and offered Nadeem and his parents a pilgrimage to Mecca. This overt connection between the athlete and the banned group has only fueled the controversy.
As the nation awaits further details, the potential impact on Nadeem’s career and reputation remains uncertain.
