Pakistani runners — Sara Lodhi (left) and Amin Mukaty — celebrating after they gained because the quickest female and male finishers on the Boston Marathon on April 21, 2025. — ReporterÂ
KARACHI: Pakistan’s working group made a robust displaying on the 129th Boston Marathon on Monday, with Amin Mukaty and Sara Lodhi rising because the quickest female and male finishers from Pakistan within the prestigious race.
Mukaty, a 23-year-old Karachi-based runner who time certified for the Boston Marathon, clocked a formidable 2:48:47 on the difficult Boston course, recognized for its punishing Heartbreak Hill phase. “Heartbreak Hill couldn’t break my heart,” posted Mukaty on his Instagram account.
Faisal Shafi. — Reporter
“The Boston Marathon tested my limits but I rose to the challenge. Proud to represent Pakistan on world stage,” he added.
Dr Salman. — Reporter
The Karachi-based duo was adopted by Nizar Nayani, Omer Malik and Sadiq Shah – who ran his 2nd Boston Marathon.
The ladies’s contingent was led by 39-year-old Sara Lodhi, who completed in 3:24:46 in what marked her ninth profession marathon and fifth World Marathon Main. The UAE-based mom of three gave an emotional account of her journey. “As a mother of three girls, it’s really important to me to model that women can achieve anything they set their mind to,” Lodhi mentioned. “They see the discipline – waking up at 3am to train before they’re ready for school.”
Amin Mukaty (left) and Abdul Rehman. — Reporter
Lodhi added that that is the primary era of Pakistani girls working marathons and she or he’s grateful to be a part of this motion, “Qualifying and performing well here has been a humbling journey, Alhamdulillah.”
In the meantime, six Pakistani runners reached the head of marathon achievement by turning into Six-Star Finishers, having accomplished all Abbott World Marathon Majors. Those that earned six-star finishers’ medals at Boston embody Danish Elahi, Adnan Gandhi, Hira Diwan, Yusra Bokhari, Jamal Khan, and Nizar Nayani.
Hira Diwan and Adnan Gandhi. — Reporter
Elahi, who earned his sixth star in Boston, mirrored on the broader that means of his accomplishment. “It means the world to me, it’s not just an achievement for me personally but it’s a tribute to my family especially my parents, wife & kids’ support through this journey,” Elahi mentioned.
Danish Elahi. — Reporter
“Its representation for Pakistan on a global platform and to our local running community to inspire the younger generation.”
USA-based Dr Salman Khan (3:24:45), already a six-star finisher, accomplished the Boston Marathon for the fifth time.
“Seeing all of the Pakistani runners within the Boston Marathon is a dream come true for me. With each 12 months increasingly Pakistanis are representing their nation at worldwide venues. That is simply fantastic,” mentioned Dr Salman, who can be taking part in an necessary position in bringing all Pakistani-origin runners from all over the world beneath one platform.
The Pakistani contingent confirmed outstanding depth with 13 runners attaining sub-four-hour finishes:
1. Amin Mukaty – 2:48:47
2. Abdul Rehman – 2:51:13
3. Nizar Nayani – 3:01:46
4. Omer Malik – 3:05:40
5. Sadiq Shah – 3:12:17
6. Ayaz Abdulla – 3:15:06
7. Salman Ilyas – 3:19:14
8. Dr. Salman Khan – 3:24:45
9. Sara Lodhi – 3:24:46
10. Danish Elahi – 3:26:53
11. Faisal Shafi – 3:26:55
12. Aamer Butt – 3:39:56
13. Jamal Khan – 3:57:56
Different finishers included Hira Diwan, Adnan Gandhi, Qamar Zia, Yusra Bokhari, and Dr. Ravia Bokhari.
The Boston Marathon, first run in 1897, stays one of many world’s most prestigious marathons, with this 12 months’s occasion that includes round 30,000 individuals from across the globe. Pakistan’s robust displaying demonstrates the nation’s rising presence in worldwide marathon working.
