Irfan Mehsud, an athlete from South Waziristan holding 100 Guinness Book of World Records in the martial arts and fitness category, has returned a prize cheque of Rs500,000 provided by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Department on Wednesday.
In a series of videos posted to his X account, Mehsud expressed his discontent with the disrespectful behaviour exhibited by the KP sports department's officers.
Mehsud recounted his interaction with officials of the sports department, including the provincial sports minister, secretary and director general, stating that he had requested equipment for his club. However, instead of addressing his needs, the officials started bargaining with him, offering him a reduced amount of Rs200,000.
"I asked the sports adviser for equipment for my club," Mehsud explained. "They started bargaining with me, asking me to take Rs200,000."
Expressing his disappointment, Mehsud emphasized, "If you can't respect us, don't insult us."
Irfan Mehsud is the first Pakistani to achieve the milestone of holding 100 Guinness Book of World Records. His achievements have garnered national recognition, leading to him being honoured with the Presidential Pride of Performance Award.
Irfan had broken the record of Italy's Marcello Ferri and completed a century of Guinness World Records. Ferri set a world record by lifting 56kg with his toe, while Irfan beat him by lifting 63kg with his toe.
In the push-ups category, Irfan holds the maximum of 46 records in the world. He has also cemented 31 records with 100 pounds, including 80 pounds, 60 pounds and 40 pounds.
Irfan Mehsud, who holds world records in push-ups, jumping jacks, step-ups, strikes, elbow strikes, high jump, star jumps, says that so far he has broken records of 16 countries, including the USA, the UK, India, China, Norway, Germany, France, Finland and other countries.
