Summary
- A five-member Pakistan boxing squad has arrived in Glasgow to participate in the Commonwealth Games, with national sports officials expressing confidence in the athletes’ preparation following months of intense training.
- ​The national contingent, accompanied by team officials and Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) Secretary General Haji Khalid Mahmood Chaudhry, will represent the country across five distinct weight divisions.
- Pakistan holds a proud competitive tradition in international boxing, and team officials believe the mix of emerging talent and dedicated coaching will yield positive results despite stiff international competition.
A five-member Pakistan boxing squad has arrived in Glasgow to participate in the Commonwealth Games, with national sports officials expressing confidence in the athletes’ preparation following months of intense training.
​The national contingent, accompanied by team officials and Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) Secretary General Haji Khalid Mahmood Chaudhry, will represent the country across five distinct weight divisions. The squad features three male and two female boxers who have earned their selection through top domestic performances.
​In the men’s categories, Samama Rehman will enter the ring in the 55kg division, Qudrat Ullah will compete in the 60kg event, and Afzal Khan Pathan will feature in the 65kg division. The women’s squad features Malaika Zahid in the 54kg category and Fatima Zahra representing the nation in the 60kg division.
​Maj. Irfan Younis has been appointed as team manager, while Muhammad Nisar Khan of the Pakistan Army will serve as head coach for the tournament. Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) President Col. (R) Nasir Ijaz Tung highlighted the extensive preparation undergone by the athletes, voicing optimistic expectations for the squad:
​”Our boxers have undergone comprehensive training and preparation leading up to this major competition. We are confident that they possess the skill and determination to deliver strong performances and make the nation proud on the international stage.”
​The boxing events are scheduled to run from July 23 to August 2, drawing top talent from across participating Commonwealth nations. Pakistan holds a proud competitive tradition in international boxing, and team officials believe the mix of emerging talent and dedicated coaching will yield positive results despite stiff international competition.
