Islamabad, June 14, 2019 (PPI-OT): The present Government is fully conscious about the state of affairs of sports in Pakistan and taking remedy measures to revive past glory of Pakistan in the field of sports. As one of the breathing step and encourage sportspersons for their endeavour in future. Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination/President, PSB bestow cash incentives to the sportspersons who won medals and brought laurels for country in the events of 4th Islamic Solidarity Games held at Baku, Azerbaijan from 12-22 May, 2017.
Pakistan won 3-Silver and 8-Bronze medals in Athletics, Karate, Shooting, Swimming, Tennis, Wrestling and Wushu, 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games held at Ashgabat, Turkmenistan from 7-27 September, 2017. Pakistan won 3-Gold, 3-Silver and 16-Bronze medals in Athletics, Wrestling, Billiards, Ju-Jitsu, Kick Boxing, 18th Asian Games held at Jakarta, Palembang from 18 August to 2 September, 2018. Pakistan won 4-Bronze medals in Athletics, Kabaddi, Karate and Squash, 3rd Summer Youth Olympic Games held at Buenos Aires, Argentina from 6-18 October, 2018.
Pakistan won 1-Bronze medal in Wrestling and Asian Para Games held at Jakarta, Indonesia from 6-13 October, 2018. Pakistan won 2-Gold and 01-Bronze medals in Athletics. The cash incentive ceremony is scheduled on Thursday 20th June, 2019 at Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad. The Federal Minister for IPC has very kindly consented to be the Chief Guest on the occasion. A sum of Rs.32.600 million will be distributed amongst the 83 medal winners both male and female. The sportspersons have been advised to attend the ceremony by wearing national dress/uniform.
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