Abdullah Asjad
ISLAMABAD (PR): Pakistan’s taekwondo athletes have delivered an outstanding performance in the Poomsae event of the Combaxx 7th Asian Taekwondo Open, concluding the category with a total of 16 gold medals, 8 on the opening day and 8 more on the second day. The national contingent also secured 7 silver and 14 bronze medals on day two, further solidifying Pakistan’s dominance in the competition.
Gold Medalists on Day Two (8 Golds):
Free Style Mixed Team Over 17 – Naqvi, Sial, Abbas, Iqbal, Maryam
Free Style Pair Over 17 – Nailah, Hamza
Free Style Individual Over 17 (Male) – Hamza Ameer
Free Style Individual Over 17 (Female) – Naqvi Zymal
Team Under 30 Male – Qadeer, Waheed, Deedar
Team Over 30 Male – Ahmed, Hussain, Mumtaz
Team Over 30 Female – Nisa, Sabir, Bashir
Team Under 30 Female – Sheraz, Batool, Maryam
Focus Now on Kyorugi (Sparring) Events: With the Poomsae events concluded, all eyes are now on the Kyorugi (sparring) competitions, where Pakistan will compete for more podium finishes. The national taekwondo team, buoyed by its strong start, is determined to build on this momentum and further strengthen its position on the international stage.
