Pakistan boxer Qudratullah goes missing in Glasgow

Pakistani boxer Qudratullah Khan has reportedly gone missing in Glasgow after representing the country at the

Pakistani boxer Qudratullah Khan has reportedly gone missing in Glasgow after representing the country at the Commonwealth Games, raising fresh concerns for sports authorities ahead of upcoming international events.

The Quetta-born boxer, who competed as part of Pakistan’s national boxing squad, did not return with the team after the conclusion of the tournament. The squad was scheduled to travel back to Pakistan on Sunday, but Qudratullah was missing when the team prepared for departure.

Officials familiar with the matter said the boxer could not be located in his hotel room before the team’s departure. However, his luggage and personal belongings were reportedly found inside the room, leaving team officials uncertain about his whereabouts.

Pakistan Boxing Federation officials confirmed that the athlete failed to return with the national contingent. They said the boxer had been selected solely on merit due to his performances and described the incident as unfortunate. Officials added that the matter would now be handled by the department the boxer represents.

The incident has created an unexpected challenge for the team management and has once again drawn attention to the recurring issue of Pakistani athletes going missing during international sporting events.

This is not the first such case involving Pakistani athletes. In recent years, several sportsmen disappeared while competing abroad. During the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, boxers Suleman Baloch and Nazirullah Khan also went missing after the competition. Earlier that year, swimmer Faizan Akbar disappeared in Hungary before the FINA World Championships.

In 2024, boxer Zohaib Rasheed left his team hotel in Italy before an Olympic qualifying event. He later stated that financial difficulties had influenced his decision.

The latest disappearance is expected to increase concerns among sports authorities regarding athlete management and monitoring during overseas tours. Pakistan is preparing to send another sporting contingent to Japan next month for the Asian Games, and officials are likely to review existing protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.