Summary Sofia is desirous of taking part in World Championship in Tajikistan
PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – Bronze medal winner Sofia who represented Pakistan for the first time in boxing in South Asia Games held in India is struggling for adequate facilities to pursue her career, Dunya News reported Tuesday.
Sofia is desirous of taking part in World Championship that is scheduled to be held in Tajikistan in May however, she is facing issues in pursuing a career that is rather unconventional for women in Pakistan.
Sofia’s file photograph from the South Asian Games
Sofia’s mother was quite reluctant when she expressed her desire to go to India for participation in South Asian Games. However, there was no reason for Sofia’s mother to doubt the career her daughter had chosen after she returned with a Bronze.
It is a proud moment when you are known by your daughter’s achievements, says mother
The aspirer lacks basic facilities to pursue her boxing career. Sofia has demanded the government to fund her and nourish her talent so that she could add to Pakistan’s improved image internationally.
Sofia often trains on the rooftop with her coach
