'Bhai Splendor hi de deta': Pakistani businessman trolled after announces to gift 'Alto' to Gold medalist Arshad Nadeem
A Pakistani businessman found himself in the midst of a controversy after he announced a set of hot wheels for Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem who trumped Indian golden boy Neeraj Chopra. Ali Sheikhani, a businessman based in the US, impressed by Nadeem's good show at the Olympics, announced that he would like to gift the Pak athelete a Suzuki Alto car. Instead of being feted for his generous move, he found himself at the receiving end as online trolls slammed his move, calling it a stingy one.?
It was Pakistan activist Syed Zafar Abbas Jafri who announced on social media about Sheikhani's proposed gift to Nadeem when he returned home.?
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Soon after the announcement was made, social media went into a tizzy. Many users, particularly from India, went on to express their disappointment and implied, through their tweets, that the gold medalist certainly deserved a grand gift, in the range of "luxury cars like BMWs or Audis" and not an?Alto which is available in the affordable price range of Rs 4 lakhs in India.
Some users on X, formerly known as Twitter, outraged by the scale of the proposed gift, even went to the extent of terming it "an insult".?
While one wrote that "In our country, even unemployed people receive better gifts than an Alto," another expressed disappointment and hinted that "at least a Fortuner would be appropriate.¡±
The choice of an Alto saw more heartburn among social media users, and some indulged in shaming the product.? "Alto? Are you serious? Shame on you!" wrote one. Another user thought it did not do justice to the feat achieved by Arshad Nadeem, calling it "a very cheap? &, insulting gift for a Gold winning Athlete like him."
Arshad Nadeem¡¯s Olympic gold medal has been a historic moment for Pakistan, marking the country's first individual Olympic gold in 40 years. With a remarkable throw of 92.97 meters, Nadeem has cemented his place in history and brought immense pride to his nation. His victory is particularly significant as it is the first individual gold in athletics for Pakistan since the men¡¯s hockey team last won in 1984 and the first Olympic medal since the 1992 Barcelona Games.
Generous Rewards for Arshad Nadeem
At just 26 years of age, Arshad Nadeem¡¯s achievement has been celebrated across Pakistan. His gold medal earned him a substantial prize of $50,000, approximately 1 crore 40 lakh Pakistani rupees. Additionally, Nadeem is set to receive over PKR 150 million (more than INR 4.5 crore and USD 538,000) from various sources.?
The Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, announced a reward of PKR 100 million, while Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan added PKR 2 million. The Chief Minister of Sindh pledged PKR 50 million, and Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori announced another PKR 1 million. Pakistani singer Ali Zafar and cricketer Ahmad Shahzad also contributed PKR 1 million each.
Controversy Over Gift of Suzuki Alto
Public Reaction to the Gift
The reaction to the gift has been polarized. Some comments include:
Nadeem¡¯s father-in-law will gifting him a buffalo
Meanwhile, in a traditional gesture, Nadeem¡¯s father-in-law Muhammad Nawaz announced that he will be gifting Nadeem a buffalo, which is considered a valuable and honourable gift in their village.
Arshad Nadeem¡¯s gold medal has brought him both honour and substantial rewards. However, the reaction to the gift of a Suzuki Alto highlights the high expectations and cultural differences in how achievements are celebrated.
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