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Athlete Arshad Nadeem may have finished fifth in the Olympic javelin rankings but he's number one in Pakistan's heart. People from across the country have been vocal in their support of the Mian Channu born athlete, both before and after his bout and celebrities were no different.

Nadeem is the first Pakistani athlete to ever qualify for an Olympic final.

Social media was on tenterhooks during his round and RJ and actor Anoushey Ashraf believes Pakistan is ready to watch, support and back their athletes in every sport beyond just cricket.

Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy has been vocal in her support throughout Nadeem's journey and posted another message for him on Instagram. She also highlighted the need to invest in our athletes.

Actor Sanam Jung posted a message of support for Nadeem before his match and said he had already made the nation proud.

Singer Asim Azhar's message was simple.

But he also had some choice words for the government.

RJ Saba Bano Malik said what we're all thinking — Arshad Nadeem is a star! She emphasised that he has made us proud and believes he will make us proud again.

Actor Syed Jibran praised both Nadeem and weightlifter Talha Talib in his Instagram Story.

Actor Zahid Ahmed said Nadeem had won our hearts and he's right.

Actor Sami Khan said Nadeem is a hero and that Pakistan loves him.

Host and singer Fakhre Alam took to Twitter to remind Nadeem that he is a winner, no matter what. "You defied all the odds stacked against you. Absence of facilities, coaching, organisation...you were driven with the passion to make your country proud," he said.

The reactions keep pouring in but one thing is for sure — he may have lost the medal, but Arshad Nadeem has won Pakistan's heart. But his stint at the Olympics as well as those of other athletes have reminded us that the government doesn't support our athletes the way it should.

Celebrities are now calling on the government to support athletes so that they can make our country proud.