Pakistan's Bano Kousar wins gold at Asian Ju-Jitsu Championship

KARACHI: Pakistani athletes exhibited standout performance at the Asian Ju-Jitsu Championship as Bano Kousar won gold after defeating her Indian opponent Richa Sharma in the women's 48-kilogram contact ju-jitsu category.

Kousar's victory on Day 3 of the competition in Amman highlighted Pakistan's strong showing, which also included two bronze medals earlier in the week.

Muhammad Ali Rashid and Muhammad Yousuf Ali took bronze in the men's duo category, while Isra Waseem and Kainat Arif secured bronze in the women's duo event.

Khalil Ahmed Khan, chairman of the Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation, praised the team's success. "These aren't just medals, they're proof that Pakistani athletes are world-class,” he said. "The credit goes to the coaches, athletes and the entire support staff who worked tirelessly."

Tariq Ali, secretary general of both the Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation and the South Asian Regional Ju-Jitsu Association, called the win a milestone for the sport in Pakistan. "The passion and courage displayed by our female and youth athletes are truly inspiring," he said.

The championship, which features top competitors from across Asia, concludes Monday. Pakistan's team aims to add to its medal tally in the final events.