KARACHI: For the first time, a Pakistani female shooter will enter the realm of Olympics 2016, which will take place from August 5-26 in Rio, Brazil.
Karachi's Minhal Sohail will be representing Pakistan in the shooting category. Her preparation to bring laurels to Pakistan seems to be in full swing as she gears up to head for the National Shooting Center in Deodoro.
“Participating in Olympics is like a dream come true for me, I am anxiously waited for the event,” she said.
A total number of 390 athletes from various countries will compete this year, in 15 events of the shooting games.
Minhal started her career in 2012. Since then she has participated in various events worldwide and won many accolades.
Minhal, who secured the place in Olympics squad on quota, won the 10-metre Air Rifle event in the ongoing National Shooting Championship at PNS Karsaz.
-
2026 Winter Olympics snowboarding: Su Yiming wins bronze and completes medal set -
Inter Miami vs Barcelona SC recap as Messi shines with goal and assist -
Jailton Almeida speaks out after UFC controversy and short notice fight booking -
Winter Olympics officially open in Milan, Cortina with historic dual cauldron lighting -
Who is Charlie Puth? Inside awards, hits & journey of Super Bowl anthem singer -
Winter Olympics 2026: Chinese robot dance goes viral in Milan -
Larry Fitzgerald, Drew Brees headline new Hall of Fame class as Belichick left out -
Jaxson Dart and girlfriend Marissa Ayers go public at 2026 NFL Honors