The Pakistan Billiard and Snooker Association has appealed to the Government to award President’s Pride of Performance award to world snooker champion, Muhammad Asif for his unique feat of winning the World title.
“He has brought a big laurel for the country and we strongly believe that awarding him the Pride of Performance award is the best way to acknowledge his achievement at world level,” said Alamgir A Shaikh, President PBSA here on Thursday.
He said ace snooker player, Asif is also the winner of the Asian 6-Red Snooker Champion which enhances the image of the country at international level.
“In spite of repeated assurances and confirmation from the Director General, Pakistan Sports Board, Amir Hamza Gillani that they have nominated the name of Asif for the Pride of Performance it is surprising to note that he has not yet been nominated for the prestigious award,” he said adding, “He is the most deserving player for the award and awarding the Pride of Perforward award will help suppor the cause of snooker in Pakistan at all levels,”
He further appealed to the Government to release the cash wards money to him for his world and Asian titles. “Almost seven months have been passed by and Muhammad Asif is still awaiting his due announcement of Cash Award of Rs. 10Million (Gold Medal) and the recent Rs. 5 Million (Gold Medal) as per the National Sports Policy for winning the World and Asian titles for Pakistan”, he added.
