“Arshad Nadeem, record-holder Olympian, called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi,” the Inter-Services Public Relations said.

The media’s military affairs wing said in a statement that “Chairman JCSC lauded Arshad Nadeem’s efforts for securing Pakistan s first-ever Gold Medal in a singles’ event and setting up of a new Olympic record.”

“General Sahir Shamshad Mirza also appreciated the diligence and devotion of Arshad Nadeem in achieving a momentous milestone in Pakistan’s sport history and wished him the very best for his future endeavours,” it said.