Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Pakistan Secures 12 Medals in Taekwondo World Championship

DUBAI: Pakistan achieved a remarkable milestone at the Global Taekwondo Federation World Championship, held at Al Ain Island, clinching a total of 12 medals and making the country proud on the international stage.

The high-profile event featured competitors from 25 countries, and Pakistan emerged with an impressive tally of 1 Gold, 6 Silver, and 5 Bronze medals. This historic achievement was driven by exceptional performances from Masood Afridi of Peshawar and three determined women athletes.

Masood Afridi, who serves as the General Secretary of the Pakistan Global Taekwondo Federation, played a dual role—ensuring Pakistan’s strong representation at the event while also excelling in the competition. Demonstrating peak fitness and skill, Afridi captured the Gold medal in the 82kg category, defeating opponents from Armenia and Russia before overcoming an American fighter in the final. He further added to Pakistan’s medal tally with one Silver and one Bronze in the Power Breaking category.

Pakistan’s women athletes showcased outstanding performances as well:

Iqra Wakeel (64kg): Silver in fight category, two Bronze in patterns.
Sana Afridi (60kg): Silver in fight category, two Bronze in patterns.
Khansa Ayub (64kg): Silver in fight category, two Silvers in patterns.
This outstanding effort brought Pakistan’s total medal count to 12, a moment of immense pride for the nation.

Speaking about this success, Masood Afridi expressed his gratitude, stating

“This achievement is the result of Allah’s blessings, the players’ hard work, and the support of our sponsors. I extend special thanks to IG FC North Anjuman Riaz and Brigadier Muhammad Shoaib for their invaluable support.”
With this performance, Pakistan has not only strengthened its presence in the global taekwondo arena but also demonstrated the potential of its athletes to compete at the highest level.

Field Correspondent Sohail Majeed
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Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.

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