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Arshad Nadeem Receives Dubai Breakthrough Award, Meets FIFA’s Gianni Infantino

The Pakistani javelin star used the summit spotlight to underscore a 92‑meter best with a goal to go farther.

Overview

  • Nadeem met FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the sidelines of the World/Global Sports Summit in Dubai.
  • Infantino asked about his throwing mark as Nadeem cited a 92‑meter personal best with plans to surpass it.
  • The FIFA chief expressed goodwill and posed for photos, and Nadeem said he was humbled by the recognition.
  • Nadeem was presented with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Sports Award in the Global Breakthrough Athlete category.
  • Dunya News reported that Sheikh Mansoor bin Muhammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum presented the award, a detail not widely corroborated.