The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has awarded a total of Rs30.83 million to athletes and coaches for their exceptional performances in international competitions during the 2024-25 fiscal year, in line with the National Sports Policy.
A total of 29 medal-winning athletes and their coaches received these rewards between November 2024 and May 2025 in recognition of their contributions to Pakistan’s sporting achievements.
Among the top recipients was Haider Ali, who earned Rs5 million after securing a bronze medal at the Paris Paralympics. Similarly, Noor Zaman was granted Rs5 million for his victory in the Under-23 World Squash Championship.
Snooker champion Muhammad Asif received Rs2.5 million for winning the IBSF World Snooker Championship, while footballer Muhammad Riaz was awarded the same amount following a special directive from the Prime Minister after videos of him selling jalebis went viral on social media.
Members of the junior squash team — Abdullah Nawaz, Anas Shah, Sakhiullah Tareen, and Nouman Khan — who clinched a bronze medal at the Asian Junior Squash Championship, received Rs375,000 each. Their coaches, head coach Faheem Gul and assistant coach Faraz Muhammad, were awarded Rs125,000 for their efforts. Both coaches also received an additional Rs833,000 each for mentoring Zaman during his world title run.
In taekwondo, 12 athletes who medaled at the Asian Open Championship were rewarded with amounts ranging from Rs500,000 to Rs2 million. Haroon Khan led the pack with a Rs2 million award, while seven others each received Rs1 million. The coaching team, led by head coach Yousaf Karami, shared Rs1 million in recognition of their support and training.
PSB Director General Yasir Pirzada highlighted that these disbursements were made according to a structured system defined in the National Sports Policy, which considers the level and prestige of each competition.
Looking ahead, Pirzada announced that an additional Rs10 million will be distributed in the coming weeks before the end of the fiscal year. This next round of rewards will include athletes such as javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem and medalists from the Special Olympics.
