Pakistan’s taekwondo workforce. — Reporter
KARACHI: Pakistan’s taekwondo workforce made historical past on the sixth Asian Open (Kyorugi) Taekwondo Championship in Indonesia, securing the championship title with a powerful tally of three gold, three silver, and two bronze medals.
This achievement marks a big milestone, as it’s the first time each female and male athletes from Pakistan have achieved such a feat at a global taekwondo occasion overseas.
In a fiercely contested championship, Pakistan clinched first place, adopted by Kazakhstan in second and Malaysia in third. The occasion, held from October 14 to 17, showcased the rising expertise of Pakistani athletes on the Asian stage.
On Thursday, Haroon Khan delivered a standout efficiency within the -58kg class, defeating compatriot Abubakar to win gold. Khan gained the ultimate with scores of 6-4 and 9-7, showcasing his ability and dedication all through the match.
Within the ladies’s -73kg ultimate, Manisha Ali additionally triumphed, incomes gold after defeating Indonesia’s Paramata Sari 4-1 and 8-2.
Earlier, Shahzaib, competing within the -54kg class, secured a gold medal for Pakistan.
The medal winners from Pakistan included:
Gold: Shahzaib (-54 kg), Haroon Khan (-58 kg), Manisha Ali (-73 kg)
Silver: Abubakar (-58 kg), Ikhtasham Ul Haq (-87 kg), Hamza Omer Saeed (+87 kg)
Bronze: Mazhar Abbas (-80 kg), Malia Ali (-73 kg)
The Pakistani workforce was awarded the “Best Team” title, with Shahzaib recognised because the “Best Athlete” of the championship and Yousaf Karami named “Best Coach.”
