The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has awarded a cash prize of PKR 5 million to Paralympic athlete Haider Ali in recognition of his bronze medal win for Pakistan.
This award was granted under the PSB’s recently approved policy, which aims to support and encourage athletes who excel at national and international levels. The cheque was presented to Haider Ali by Rana Sanaullah Khan, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Inter-Provincial Coordination, during a ceremony held to celebrate his achievement.
Speaking at the event, Rana Sanaullah praised Haider Ali’s dedication and perseverance, highlighting how his success has brought pride to the nation. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting sports and encouraging athletes through such initiatives.
The Director General of PSB and other officials present also lauded Haider Ali’s remarkable performance, describing the cash prize as a well-deserved recognition of his contributions to Pakistan’s sports landscape.
Under this new policy, the PSB aims to reward other athletes who achieve success at both national and international levels, fostering a culture of excellence and motivating future talent to bring glory to the country.
Haider Ali’s Medal Achievements
| Year | Event | Category | Medal | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Summer Paralympics | F-37/38 | Silver | Pakistan’s first Paralympic medal and first silver |
| 2010 | Asian Para Games | Long Jump F37 | Gold | |
| Asian Para Games | 100m T38 | Bronze | ||
| 2016 | Summer Paralympics | T37 Long Jump | Bronze | Pakistan’s first Paralympic bronze |
| 2018 | Asian Para Games | Discus Throw F37 | Gold | |
| Asian Para Games | Javelin Throw F37/38 | Gold | ||
| Asian Para Games | Long Jump T37/38 | Bronze | ||
| 2019 | World Para Athletics Championships | Discus Throw F37 | Silver | First Pakistani para-athlete to medal at World Championships |
| 2020 | Summer Paralympics | Discus Throw F37 | Gold | Pakistan’s first Paralympic gold |
| 2024 | Summer Paralympics | Discus Throw F37 | Bronze | Season-best throw of 52.54 meters |
