PM Presents Cash Award to MMA Bronze Medallist

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has presented a cash award to Pakistani mixed martial arts (MMA) athlete Asim Khan in recognition of his bronze medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

The award was presented during a special ceremony to honour Asim's achievement.

Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation (PMMAF) President Zulfiqar Ali reaffirmed his commitment to investing in Pakistani talent, saying Asim's success marked the beginning of a new era for MMA in the country.

Asim Khan thanked the prime minister for the cash award and credited the support of his coaches and family for playing a key role in his success.

He said he would continue striving to win more honours for Pakistan.