Pakistan's Irshad Ali wins gold at 2022 South Asian Karate Championship
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Pakistan's Irshad Ali wins gold at 2022 South Asian Karate Championship
COLOMBO – A Pakistani athlete won a gold medal at the South Asian Karate Championship being held in Sri Lankan capital of Colombo.
Ali displayed stunning performance as he beat Indian opponent to clinch the title in U-21 category. He has also bagged a gold in another category during this edition of the championship.
The tally of gold medals won by Pakistan has reached to three as Saifullah earned gold in his respective category.
A female athlete named Arzoo has won silver in individual karate in the junior women’s category.
Earlier this year, Pakistani athletes won eight medals, including two gold, in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.
