Share:LAHORE - Pakistan Wapda on Monday honoured its athletes as Arshad Nadeem and Talha Talib were handed over Rs 2.5 million each for their brilliant performances in javelin throw and weightlifting respectively in Tokyo Olympics. The prize distribution ceremony was held at WAPDA House under the aegis of WAPDA Sports Board (WSB). WAPDA Chairman and WSB Patron-in-Chief Lt Gen (r) Muzammil Hussain presented the cash awards to both the Olympians. In addition, cash awards worth Rs 500,000 to Fayyaz Bukhari, Coach of Arshad Nadeem and Rs 50,000 to Abubakar Talha, an emerging Wapda tennis player, were also given during the ceremony. WAPDA Member (Finance), Member (Power), Member (Water), MD (Admn), Secretary WAPDA and WSB senior officers were also present on the occasion.

Source: The Nation August 16, 2021 21:45 UTC