GLASGOW (Kashmir English): A five-member Pakistan boxing team has arrived in Glasgow to take part in the Commonwealth Games.
The Games are scheduled to be held from July 23 to August 2.
The squad will represent the country in five different weight categories during the multi-sport event, according to a press release.
The Pakistani contingent includes three male and two female boxers.
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In the men’s categories, Samama Rehman will compete in the 55kg division, Qudrat Ullah will participate in the 60kg category, while Afzal Khan Pathan will feature in the 65kg event.
The women’s team consists of Malaika Zahid, who will compete in the 54kg category, and Fatima Zahra, who will represent the nation in the 60kg division.
Maj. Irfan Younis has been appointed as the team manager, while Muhammad Nisar Khan of the Pakistan Army will serve as the team’s coach for the competition.
Pakistan Boxing Federation officials have expressed confidence in the national squad, stating that the boxers have completed extensive preparations ahead of the Games.
The boxing competitions at the Commonwealth Games will take place in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2.
Boxers from several participating nations will compete across multiple weight divisions, with medals at stake in both men’s and women’s categories.
Having a proud history in Commonwealth Games boxing, the national boxers are expected to face tough competition.
The team officials believes the combination of young talent and international experience can help Pakistan achieve positive results at the tournament.
