Pakistani karatekas shine at South Asian Championship with two gold medals

Pakistan’s karatekas continue to shine at the South Asian Karate Championship, clinching their second gold medal at the event underway in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Ayana Noel won the gold medal in the under-12 plus 40kg Kumite category, showcasing outstanding skill and determination.

Her victory follows an earlier gold medal win by Huzaifa Arshad in the under-10 category.

With these achievements, Pakistan’s medal tally has reached 10 — including 2 gold, 1 silver, and 7 bronze medals. 

The championship features participants from six South Asian countries — Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan — competing across various age and weight divisions.