The 25-year-old will receive the honour on Women in Sports Day at this year's US Open in Philadelphia on October 12.

She has been recognised after an incredible story which saw her excel at squash despite much adversity.

Born in Waziristan in Pakistan, she was forced to defy Islamic fundamentalists in order to play the sport.

Her memoir, "A Different Kind of Daughter", was published to great acclaim and received coverage around the world.

Toorpakai also spoke at conferences in London and New York, including the United Nations’ Women’s International Forum 2016.

Next month, the Toronto International Film Festival is screening the world premiere of an 80-minute documentary about her life.

On the court, she is currently ranked number 61 in the world and has won seven Professional Squash Association (PSA) events. 

Her successes include the Liberty Bell Open in Philadelphia and the Southwest Open in Tempe in Arizona.

In 2009, she finished third at the World Junior Championships.

This year's US Open will be held at the Daskalakis Athletic Center.

Inaugurated in 1966, the President's Cup is given to men and women who have made "substantial contributions" to the game of squash. 

Toorpakai is the 45th recipient and the second, after Hashim Khan in 1978, to come from Pakistan.