KEY POINTS
- Nadeem will be a featured speaker and honouree at the inaugural World Sports Summit.
- He will also receive the prestigious Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Sports Award 2025.
- The summit convenes global sports icons and leaders to shape the future of sport.
DUBAI: Pakistan’s Olympic champion javelin thrower, Arshad Nadeem, is set to be an ace figure at the ground-breaking World Sports Summit (WSS), scheduled for December 29-30 in Dubai. The summit represents a first-of-its-kind convergence of sports, technology, and global leadership.
Nadeem’s participation underscores his status as a global sports icon following his historic gold medal performance. His role at the summit will be twofold: to contribute as a distinguished speaker and to be honoured at a parallel ceremony.
A Summit of Legends and Leaders
The World Sports Summit aims to shape the future of sport by assembling an exclusive roster of influencers.
According to its official website, “WSS brings together leaders, legends, and innovators to create lasting impact.” The event is built on core principles of Humanity, Resilience, Unity, Innovation, and Legacy.
The guest list is a testament to its global prestige, featuring football legends Ronaldo, Carles Puyol, and Kaka, Indian cricket star Harbhajan Singh, tennis ace Sania Mirza, and MMA fighter Khamzat Chimaev, among other CEOs and business visionaries.
Dual Honour for Pakistan’s Star Athlete
Arshad Nadeem’s invitation is particularly significant as he has also been selected as an honouree for the prestigious Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Sports Award 2025.
He is requested to both feature in the summit’s programming and receive the award during the associated official ceremony.
In a move facilitating his participation, the Dubai Sports Council has issued an official communication requesting all concerned authorities to provide necessary facilitation for Nadeem’s travel and procedures, while extending best wishes for his continued success.
Platform for Global Progress
The summit’s vision, as stated online, is to serve as a platform “where ideas transform into action, collaborations cross borders, and sport becomes a force for progress and inspiration worldwide.”
Nadeem’s presence among such elite global companies not only highlights his individual achievements but also spotlights Pakistan’s rising stature in international athletics.
His journey from Khanewal to an Olympic podium and now to a stage shaping the future of world sport continues to inspire a nation and a global audience.
