Pakistani medallist boxer steals money from female colleague's bag in Italy

In a shocking incident, Pakistan's rising star and Asian bronze medallist boxer allegedly stole approximately 250 pounds (PKR 88,000) from the bag of a female colleague in Italy.

Currently, 5-member Pakistan's boxing team is in Italy for the qualifying round of the Paris Olympics, slated to kick start in April.

Secretary Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) Colonel (retd) Nasir Baig Tung revealed that Zohaib Rasheed pilfered money from the purse of a female athlete during her absence for training.

According to Baig, the suspect obtained the keys to the female athlete's room from the reception and barged into the room to commit the crime.

He informed that Zohaib had also missed his first fight in the 51-kilogram category, resulting in a walkover victory for his opponent.

PBF official further said that the boxer had gone missing after committing the crime, however, the federation has filed a complaint with the Italy police.

It is pertinent to mention here that Zohain previously secured a bronze medal in the Asian Championship in 2022 and has garnered numerous accolades at the junior level.