MIKAEEL (MIKA) ALI
2022 PRIDE OF PAKISTAN AWARD RECIPIENT;
2021 ASIAN JUNIOR 12 AND UNDER TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP, 2 TIMES GOLD MEDALIST
GOODWILL AMBASSADOR SPORTS & YOUTH, GOVT OF PUNJAB, PAKISTAN
TENNIS PLAYER / 1ST DEGREE TAEKWONDO BLACKBELT / YOUTH INFLUENCER
Mikaeel is honored to have been chosen by ISPR, Government of Pakistan, to be the recipient of Pride of Pakistan 2022 award.
Mikaeel Ali, 12 years old, prefers to go by as Mika, is already making his mark as a multi-dimensional young man.
mika was recently appointed as a “goodwill ambassador for sports & youth” by mr. rai taimoor, minister for youth affairs & sports, government of punjab, pakistan due to the role he has played in promoting the soft image of pakistan internationally thru sports.
Mikaeel is on the Pakistan National 3-player Team. In SEPTEMBER 2021, Mikaeel and the team MADE HISTORY FOR PAKISTAN, BY wINNING a gold medal at the REGIONAL Asian Junior International 12 and Under tournament, held in Islamabad, Pakistan, WHERE THEY BEAT INDIA IN FINALS TO SECURE THE NUMBER 1 POSITION.
IN NOVEMBER 2021, MIKAEEL AND THE PAKISTAN NATIONAL TEAM MADE ANOTHER HISTORY BY WINNING THE ASIAN JUNIOR 12 AND UNDER FINALS CHAMPIONSHIP HELD IN KAZAKHSTAN, WHERE THEY AGAIN BEAT INDIA, THAILAND, JORDAN AND KAZAKHSTAN TO SECURE THE GOLD AND BECOME THE CHAMPIONS.
Mikaeel is amongst USA’s top 40 National 12 and Under players, and is ranked #8 in the State of Florida.
Mika got his First-Degree Taekwondo Black Belt at just age 9. By 9 years old he had already participated in the US Open Taekwondo Championship, having competed amongst the best in the country and having won 3 Golds and 3 Silver medals.
Mika is also a former competitive gymnast and has won numerous awards in both Taekwondo and Gymnastics competitions.
Mika’s multi-dimensional skills have helped him become an influencer on social media with over 50K followers.
Mika has been featured in several newspapers, magazines and TV News in pakistan and usa. he has appeared numerous times on pakistan’s leading news channels ptv world and hum news.
Mika is always wanting to promote a soft image of pakistan world-wide. he has done numerous fund-raisers in usa to collect tennis equipments and raise money to give back to tennis clubs and poor children in his home country of pakistan.
mika is a role model for kids and adults of all ages. Mika enjoys giving back to his community, is constantly in a state of beta and has a MIKATENSITY mentality.
MIKA’S SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Mika enjoys giving back to the community. His passion is to continue to promote a soft image of Pakistan world-wide.
FEB 14-21, 2022 - MIKA AT DELRAY OPEN, FLORIDA SUPPORTING AISAM-UL-HAQ AND PROMOTING PAKISTAN
Mika was the only Pakistani in attendance at the Delray Open, ATP 250 tournament in Florida. Mika was cheering loudly and proudly waving the Pakistan flag, while wearing his National team uniform to support his mentor Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi who was competing in the Doubles matches. Mika even befriended an American lady, Judy, who was very impressed by Mika’s patriotic spirit in an All-American crowd. She was so moved by Mika that she held up Pakistan’s flag with him and cheered for Aisam.
NOVEMBER 2021 - MIKA THE “GOODWILL AMBASSADOR”
Mika was appointed as a “Goodwill Ambassador for Sports & Youth” by Mr. Rai Taimoor, Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of Punjab, Pakistan due to the role he has played in promoting the soft image of Pakistan internationally thru sports.
NOVEMBER 2021 - MIKA AS CHIEF GUEST FOR GRAND OPENING OF MULTAN’S 360 ZOO
Mika, Brand Ambassador of Bodla Groups (Multan’s #1 Construction Company), was Chief Guest at the Grand Opening of the Multan 360 Zoo. Mikaeel spent the day with kids and adults who have special abilities. Mikaeel made friends with these kids, as he walked around holding hands with his new friends while exploring the newly opened Multan Zoo.
NOVEMBER 2021 - MIKA AT SPORTS GALA FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES HOSTED BY WWF MULTAN
Mika was invited to perform the ribbon cutting ceremony at the WWF Multan’s Sports Gala for People with Disabilities. Mika spent the day watching a wheel-chair cricket match and did the coin toss for the captains.
Mika’s words of wisdom at the Sports Gala for People with Disabilities.
Mika says that, “People with disabilites are people who have different abilities or sometimes better abilities than others. Together we create a happy society by helping each other.”
MIKA’S RECENT NEWS INTERVIEWS
Mikaeel was interviewed by PTV World, where he talks about him winning the Gold medal for the Pakistan National Boys 12 and Under team win in Kazakhstan.
Mikaeel’s interview on N News channel, where the Deputy Commissioner of Multan commends Mikaeel on winning the Gold Medal for Pakistan.
Mikaeel’s exclusive interview on PTV World, where he talks about the Pakistan JR Tennis Team’s upcoming visit to Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.
Mikaeel Ali’s recent interview at the Qasim Ali Foundation. Mikaeel discusses about playing on the Pakistan National Tennis team and how the team was able to defeat India for the first time and get a gold medal, a historic win by Pakistan Tennis Team at the Asian International 12 and under tennis tournament, which was held in Islamabad, Pakistan in September 2021.
Mikaeel Ali’s recent interview on Hum News. Mikaeel is a brand ambassador for Bodla Group. Mikaeel talks about winning a gold medal for Pakistan, a historic win by Pakistan Tennis Team at the Asian International 12 and under tennis tournament, which was held in Islamabad, Pakistan in September 2021.
Mikaeel Ali’s recent interview on PTV World.
Mikaeel and his father discuss how Mikaeel became a part of the Pakistan National Tennis team. Mikaeel talks about being on the team and getting to play the upcoming Asian Junior Tennis tournament, which would be held in Islamabad in September, 2021.
Mika’s exclusive interview on the “S STORIES” BY SOPHIYA ANJAM. Mika shares his wisdom on working hard, being disciplined and how he remains focused on his dream to play for Pakistan at a professional level.
MIKA’S RECENT TENNIS ACHIEVEMENTS
November 22, 2021
ITF Asian 12 and Under Team Competition - FINALS CHAMPIONSHIP, held in NUR-SULTAN, KAZAKHSTAN.
Mikaeel played on a 3-member Pakistan Nation Team. The team for the first time in their history, won the gold medal at the ITF ASIAN TEAM FINALS CHAMPIONSHIP held in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. They defeated India, Thailand, Jordan and Kazakhstan to become the Asian Jr ITF Champions, and won the Gold Medal and Trophy for Pakistan.
September 15, 2021
ITF Asian 12 and Under Team Competition - Southeast Regional Qualifiers, held in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Mikaeel played on a 3-member Pakistan Nation Team. The team for the first time in their history, won a gold medal in an epic match defeating India in the series.
“Proud Pakistani” - Song written and sung by Mika’s father, Shahbaz Ali Baig. He wrote this song when Mika was born, and 12 years later Mika was able to make the lyrics come to life.
October 3, 2021
Mika was the Boy’s 14 and Under Singles Champion at the USTA Tournament, held in Boynton Beach, Florida.
September 27, 2021
Mika earned 3rd place in the Boy’s 12s division at the Little Mo National Championship, held in Austin, Texas.
August 2, 2021
Mika was the Champion in the Boy’s 12s division at the Little Mo Regional Championship, held in Florida.
June 28, 2021
Mika played his first USTA Boys 16 and under tournament, and was a finalist, after defeating the 2nd and the 3rd seeds in the tournament to secure his spot in finals.
June 14, 2021
Mika was the Boys 12 and Under Champion at the USTA Level 4 tournament held in Guilford, CT
June 7, 2021
Mika was the Boys 12 and Under Singles and Doubles Champion at the USTA Level 5 tournament held in Detroit, MI
Feb 22, 2021
Mika was the Boys 13 and under Singles Champion, 17 and under Singles Champion, 17 and Under Doubles Runner-Up at the Sindh National Ranking Tournament in Karachi, Pakistan
Feb 14, 2021
Mika was the Boys 13 and under Singles Champion, 15 and under Singles Champion at the Sindh National Ranking Tournament in Hyderabad, Pakistan
LEAD THE WAY PAKISTAN - hosted by Mikaeel Ali
a Unique and Entertaining Series of Interviews conducted by MIKAEEL ALI to showcase Leaders, front-line workers and small business owners who are leading the way during these tough times.
Mikaeel interviewed Pakistan’s Number 1 Tennis Player Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi. He discussed Aisam’s efforts during Covid to feed poor families.
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