Paralympic medallist Haider Ali awarded Rs5m money prize

Pakistan’s famend para-athlete Haider Ali talks to Geo Information. — Fizan Lakhani/File  

ISLAMABAD: In recognition of his achievement, the Pakistan Sports activities Board (PSB) awarded a money prize of Rs5 million to Haider Ali, who received a bronze medal for the nation on the Paralympics.

In an announcement, a spokesperson of for the PSB mentioned that the money award was granted underneath the board’s newly accredited coverage, which was lately carried out.

Advisor to the Prime Minister on Inter-Provincial Coordination Rana Sanaullah Khan offered the cheque for the money prize to Haider.

Talking on the event, Sanaullah recommended Haider’s dedication and perseverance, stating that his achievement has made the complete nation proud.

The PM’s aide emphasised that the federal government stays dedicated to selling sports activities and inspiring athletes by way of such initiatives.

PSB officers additionally lauded Haider’s accomplishment, describing the award as recognition of his distinctive efficiency and contributions to the nation.

Below the brand new coverage, different athletes who excel at nationwide and worldwide ranges may also be rewarded for his or her achievements, learn the assertion.

Highlighting his data, Haider talked about that he was the one Pakistani athlete to qualify for 5 Paralympic Video games, securing medals in 4 of them. His medal tally contains one gold from Tokyo, one silver from Beijing, and two bronze medals from Rio and Paris. In whole, he has received 19 medals for Pakistan, which comprise 9 gold, 4 silver, and 6 bronze throughout numerous competitions, together with the Paralympics, Para Asian Video games, and World Championships.

He identified that profitable medals requires not solely onerous work but in addition satisfactory assets.