Independence Day Inter-Club Karate Championship Concludes in Peshawar

Independence Day Inter-Club Karate Championship Concludes in Peshawar

PESHAWAR: The Independence Day Inter-Club Karate Championship, held at the Karate Academy in Peshawar Sports Complex, concluded with a vibrant closing ceremony. Assistant Director of Sports Shah Faisal graced the event as the chief guest, joined by Senior Vice President of the Provincial Karate Association Khalid Noor, Senior Vice President of the Provincial Table Tennis Association Kifayatullah, and karate coach Amal Gul Afridi, who presented trophies and certificates to the top performers.

The championship saw enthusiastic participation from both male and female competitors, many of whom proudly carried the national flag and chanted “Pakistan Zindabad.”

In the 25 kg weight category, Fayaz secured first place, followed by Junaid in second. Talha won the silver medal. In the 40 kg category, Sadis claimed the top position and Ibrahim was second. Zulqarnain and Muhammad Huzaifa took the gold and silver medals, respectively, in the 45 kg category. Faizan won gold and Daniyal silver in the 50 kg category, while Abdulmahiman and Fahad achieved gold and silver in the 55 kg category.

For the women’s divisions, Mushaim and Maimoona topped the 25 kg category. In the 30 kg category, Hamda won gold and Mehrul Nasa silver. Areeba secured gold and Aiza silver in the 40 kg category. In the 45 kg weight class, Huda took first place and Naseeba second. Aqsi won gold and Maleeha Noor silver in the 50 kg category, and Fatima and Ayman earned gold and silver, respectively, in the 55 kg category. Ishaane and Meerab triumphed in the 60 kg category with gold and silver medals.

Chief Guest Shah Faisal praised the athletes for their performance, highlighting their potential as the future of sports in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He noted the provincial government’s commitment to advancing sports in the region, promising future improvements.

Khalid Noor, Senior Vice President of the Provincial Karate Association, emphasized the region’s rich talent pool and announced plans to organize more karate competitions at various levels. He also underlined the importance of ongoing coaching courses to further develop the sport. Noor, who has dedicated much of his life to karate and achieved recognition as a coach and player, reaffirmed his commitment to nurturing talent and enhancing the sport in the province.

With continued support and development, Noor expressed optimism for the future success of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa athletes in national and international competitions.