Pakistani school student Ayesha Mumtaz made it to the semi-finals of the tournament after her excellent performance in the quarter finals. In this report by Ansar Akram
Pakistani boxer Ayesha Mumtaz in action during the Asian Junior and School Boxing Championship in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi.
Ayesha Mumtaz, a Pakistani school student from Sargodha, won the ongoing Asian Junior and School Boxing Championship.
In the championship played in Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi, Ayesha Mumtaz made it to the semi-finals after a brilliant performance in the quarter-finals. Ayesha Mumtaz who has guaranteed at least a bronze medal for Pakistan.
In the quarter final competition, Ayesha Mumtaz showed her great skill and strategy by defeating Vietnam’s Thi Hong Yin Nguyen.
The victory not only earned her a bronze medal but also marked a historic moment for Pakistani boxing, as Ayesha Mumtaz became the second female boxer from Pakistan to win a medal at the prestigious Asian Boxing Championship. Competing in the 46 kg) category, Ayesha Mumtaz, the only Pakistani girl to represent Pakistan in the competition, displayed extraordinary technical skills.
His left-hand hooks and well-placed strikes proved decisive against Nguyen, earning him a place in the semi-finals and cementing his status as a formidable opponent.
Pakistan’s only other woman medalist at the Asian Boxing Championship was Hadiya Kamal, who won a bronze medal in the 2022 edition by playing in the semi-finals.
The Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) has expressed pride in Mumtaz’s achievement, highlighting the dedication and hard work of both the athlete and his support team.
The federation emphasized that its success underlines its expertise and commitment, along with a strong support system that has contributed to its success at the international level.
According to a PBF statement, Federation President Muhammad Khalid Mehmood has congratulated the boxer, his coach and his family on this important victory.
The statement said that Ayesha “Mumtaz’s victory is a testament to the caliber of Pakistani athletes at the international level. The PBF is committed to promoting young talent across the country and expects more success from Ayesha Mumtaz and other emerging players.” is”.
