ISLAMABAD: In order to appreciate and recognise the lifetime achievements of Shahid Afridi in the field of sports, and to appreciate his efforts for social welfare, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Bahrain Javed Malik has presented Afridi with an “Ambassadors Achievement Award.
The award was given at an impressive ceremony organised at the prestigious Gulf Convention Centre in Bahrain in presence of over 400 overseas Pakistanis from across the Gulf, said a press release received on Saturday.
Speaking at the occasion, Ambassador Javed Malik said, “Shahid Afridi is, without doubt, one of the most accomplished sportsmen of our country and an icon for the youth and during his illustrious career, not only has he won countless matches for Pakistan but also won the hearts of millions of Pakistanis. So this award is to show the appreciation on the behalf of the overseas Pakistanis, especially those that live in Bahrain and the Gulf countries for his achievements”.
Appreciating the organisers of the prestigious ceremony, the ambassador appreciated Sufyan Usman, and Mohammed Usman for their efforts to unite the community and said that the work being done by Shahid Afridi on social welfare, particularly in the field of healthcare, education and provision of clean water was indeed remarkable.
While thanking Ambassador Javed Malik and the Pakistani community in Bahrain, Shahid Afridi said that he was extremely grateful for the love and appreciation that he has received in Bahrain.
Speaking to reporters after the event, Malik said that efforts were underway to promote closer links between Pakistan and Bahrain in the field of sports and sporting icons like Shahid Afridi would help pave the way for these initiatives.
He said that plans were being made to organise some friendly matches between both countries and expand the cooperation, particularly in sports, so that future generations could continue the legacy of strong brotherly ties between Pakistan and Bahrain.
