‘Is This A Joke?’ Fans React To Arshad Nadeem Getting Suzuki Alto As Gift After Paris Olympics Gold

Pakistani-American businessman Ali Sheikhani is being trolled on social media after he announced a Suzuki Alto as a gift for Pakistan’s javelin thrower Arshan Nadeem who will be returning to the country after winning a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The javelin thrower scripted history in France with a throw of 92.97 metres. Not only did he set an Olympic record, but also got Pakistan its first gold medal since the 1984 Los Angeles Games. Days after the triumph, multiple outlets claimed that Pakistani-American businessman Ali Sheikhani would gift the javelin star a ‘brand new’ car for the historic feat. Pakistani activist Syed Zafar Abbas Jafri had reportedly announced the news in a video. A fan has now shared the news on X while writing, “Update: Pakistani-American businessman Ali Sheikhani has announced a brand new Suzuki Alto car for Arshad Nadeem for winning Gold medal in Paris Olympics. Well deserved.”

As the news went viral, several fans flocked to the comments section to share their thoughts. While some were happy for the athlete, others mocked the businessman for the ‘cheap’ offering to Nadeem. A user wrote, “This is an insult…he deserves BMW or Audi.” One couldn’t believe the news was true as he asked, “Is this a joke or something?” A netizen said, “Alto??? Why? Could not find anything cheaper?!? It is your first Gold! Get something worthy of it!” Another agreed and wrote, “Alto? Are you serious? Shame on you!” Another said, “This is definitely an insult for him.” “It’s a very cheap and insulting git for a Gold winning Athlete like him…How can you be so happy about it?” added a user.

The Suzuki Alto isn’t going to be the first gift Arshad Nadeem will receive after notching gold at the Paris Games. His father-in-law Muhammad Nawaz has honoured the 27-year-old by gifting him a buffalo after his triumph in France. The unique gift is considered ‘honourable’ in their culture. Meanwhile, the Chief Minister of the Pakistan state of Punjab Maryam Nawaz, Punjab governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, and the Chief Minister of Sindh have rewarded PKR 100 million, 2 million, and 50 million each respectively to Arshad Nadeem.

Arshad Nadeem hails from the city of Khanewal in Pakistan’s Punjab, born into a poor family of eight children. Talking about his victory at the Paris Olympics in a post on X, he said, “This gold medal is a gift from me to the entire nation on the occasion of Independence Day (on Aug. 14),”