Teary-eyed Aisam feels like 'a winner'
Governor Punjab Salman Taseer awarded a gold medal and Rs0.5m to Aisamul Haq Qureshi at a reception.
LAHORE:
Governor Punjab Salman Taseer awarded a gold medal and half a million rupees to Pakistan's top tennis player Aisamul Haq Qureshi on Thursday.
Aisam received the award from Taseer at the Governors House at a reception held in his honor for reaching the finals at the US Open.
In an emotional address Aisam said he was following in his grand-fathers footsteps, and even though he lost he felt like a winner.
Earlier in the day, Aisam met Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, who hailed him as a national hero and also directed the sports secretary to join hands with the tennis star to promote the sport in Punjab.
Governor Punjab Salman Taseer awarded a gold medal and half a million rupees to Pakistan's top tennis player Aisamul Haq Qureshi on Thursday.
Aisam received the award from Taseer at the Governors House at a reception held in his honor for reaching the finals at the US Open.
In an emotional address Aisam said he was following in his grand-fathers footsteps, and even though he lost he felt like a winner.
All my life I've tried to do something to make my country and my parents proud of me. It's been a long tough journey, I want to thank my relatives, friends and family for being with me through my up and downs. You should never give up on your dreams.
Earlier in the day, Aisam met Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, who hailed him as a national hero and also directed the sports secretary to join hands with the tennis star to promote the sport in Punjab.