The groundbreaking Olympic gold win by Pakistan’s trailblazing javelin thrower, Arshad Nadeem, at the Paris Olympics has sent the country abuzz and jubilant. The epic 92.97-meter throw has made sports history, shattering the over 100-year Olympic record.
As part of Toyota’s global Start Your Impossible campaign, IMC showcases the power of local communities rallying behind their athletes and emphasizes Toyota’s belief that no journey is taken alone. It remains committed to supporting Pakistani talent and promoting sports across the country.
Since 2023, IMC has proudly stood behind Arshad Nadeem as he worked tirelessly to reach for the stars. His recent success at the Paris Olympics 2024 has brought immense pride to the nation, and IMC is honoured to celebrate his achievements with everyone. To laud the young Olympian’s heroic victory, Indus Motor Company (IMC) presented Arshad Nadeem with its top-of-the-line “Make in Pakistan” Toyota Fortuner GRS, as a gesture of appreciation at a ceremony at its manufacturing facility in Karachi, with Mr. Muhammad Saleem Rajput, Secretary of Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control Department – Government of Sindh, along with the company’s 3,000+ workforce had gathered to give him a warm welcome.
This gesture is announced to recognise Arshad Nadeem’s extraordinary contributions to sports and his relentless pursuit of excellence on the global stage, an exemplary case of building locally and winning globally.
IMC’s Chief Executive, Ali Asghar Jamali, expressed, “We’re thrilled to have Arshad Nadeem here amongst us, and the entire IMC team has turned up to catch a glimpse of their Olympic hero. His gold Olympic win is big news for Pakistan and has overtaken the country. Every Pakistani is overjoyed, and there’s every reason, as what Arshad has achieved is no small feat on all counts. Our conviction to provide opportunities to emerging sportsmen has been a pillar of strength for many who have done Pakistan proud.”
He further shared, “Our Toyota Fortuner is a pure testament of believing in local and entrusting it to make a mark on the global front, just like Arshad Nadeem did. The Toyota Fortuner is known for its cutting-edge technology, superior performance, and reliability. This is a fitting reward for an athlete who embodies determination, resilience, and excellence. We wish Arshad the very best for the future.”
IMC’s social responsibility program, Concern Beyond Cars, has a long-standing history of giving back to communities to help build a thriving, inclusive society that leaves no one behind. Its drive to move people and empower them to take on impossible challenges remains strong, and nothing embodies that spirit more than the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. Over the years, IMC has supported karate champion Saadi Abbas and table tennis para champion Zainab Barkat, mountaineer Asad Memon for summiting Mount Denali, boxing champion Shahir Afridi, etc.
The “Make in Pakistan” Toyota Fortuner, known for its cutting-edge technology, superior performance, and reliability, is a fitting reward for an athlete who embodies determination, resilience, and excellence, just like Arshad Nadeem.
