Haroon Khan, left, was among the athletes rewarded ©Getty Images

Pakistan's taekwondo medallists from last year's South Asian Games in Nepal have been rewarded financially for their achievements.

Gold medallists were given cheques for PKR1,000,000 (£5,000/$6,200/€5,600), runners-up received PKR500,000 (£2,500/$3,100/€2,800) and bronze medallists PKR2500,000 (£1,250/$1,550/€1,400), reports The News.

Pakistan won 17 taekwondo medals at the 2019 Games - three golds, six silvers and eight bronzes.

Haroon Khan, Rab Nawaz, Shahzeb won the gold medals in the men's 58-kilogram, 80kg and 54kg categories.

Lahore is due to host the next edition of the South Asian Games ©Getty Images
Lahore is due to host the next edition of the South Asian Games ©Getty Images

In total, 18 athletes were responsible for Pakistan's medal haul as the country won some of its medals in pair and team events.

The Pakistan Sports Board gave the money to the medallists, with athletes from other sports also in line to be rewarded financially for winning medals.

Lahore in Pakistan will host the next edition of the South Asian Games in 2022.