Pakistan Athlete Arshad Nameed Honoured with Hilal e Imtiaz Award

Current Context : Athlete Arshad Nadeem was honoured with Hilal-e-Imtiaz, the second highest award of the country, for his remarkable gold win in the Paris Olympics.

• Nadeem broke Olympic record with 92.97m throw.

ABOUT AWARD

• The Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Crescent of Excellence) is the second-highest civilian award in Pakistan, given by the Government of Pakistan to both civilians and military personnel.
• It is awarded to individuals in recognition of their outstanding achievements in fields such as literature, arts, sports, medicine, science, and military service, as well as for acts of bravery or significant contributions to national interest.
• Established in 1957, the Hilal-e-Imtiaz can be conferred on both Pakistani citizens and foreign nationals.
• It is usually presented by the President of Pakistan in an official ceremony.