Pakistan concluded their participation at the 6th Asian Open (Kyorugi) Taekwondo Championship in Indonesia with a historic performance, securing the overall title after a stellar showing. The team collected an impressive total of three gold, three silver, and two bronze medals, marking the first time in Pakistan’s history that both male and female athletes have achieved such success at an international taekwondo event.
Held from October 14 to 17, Pakistan topped the standings ahead of Kazakhstan and Malaysia, who finished second and third respectively.
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Key Highlights:
- Haroon Khan won gold in the -58 kg category, defeating fellow Pakistani Abubakar in a thrilling final with scores of 6-4 and 9-7.
- Manisha Ali made history by claiming Pakistan’s first-ever gold in the women’s category, triumphing in the -73 kg final over Indonesia’s Paramata Sari with a convincing 4-1 and 8-2 victory.
Pakistan’s outstanding team performance earned them the “Best Team” award, while Shahzaib was named the “Best Athlete” of the championship. Additionally, Yousaf Karami received the “Best Coach” award, highlighting the team’s dominance throughout the tournament.
Pakistan’s Medal Breakdown:
- Gold:
- Shahzaib (-54 kg)
- Haroon Khan (-58 kg)
- Manisha Ali (-73 kg)
- Silver:
- Abubakar (-58 kg)
- Ikhtasham Ul Haq (-87 kg)
- Hamza Omer Saeed (+87 kg)
- Bronze:
- Mazhar Abbas (-80 kg)
- Malia Ali (-73 kg)
This historic achievement showcases Pakistan’s rising talent and prowess in taekwondo on the international stage.
