Pakistan’s Bano Kousar secured a gold medal after defeating India’s Richa Sharma in the women’s 48kg contact ju-jitsu category at the Asian Ju-Jitsu Championship on Sunday.
Her victory in Amman came on the third day of the tournament and added to Pakistan’s medal tally, which includes two bronze medals won earlier in the week. Muhammad Ali Rashid and Muhammad Yousuf Ali claimed bronze in the men’s duo event, while Isra Waseem and Kainat Arif earned the same in the women’s duo category.
Chairman of the Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation, Khalil Ahmed Khan, commended the athletes and support staff, saying the medals reflect the world-class abilities of Pakistani players. Secretary General Tariq Ali called the performance a significant moment for the sport in Pakistan, especially noting the contributions of female and youth athletes.
The tournament, which has brought together leading ju-jitsu competitors from across Asia, is set to conclude on Monday. Pakistan’s contingent hopes to achieve further success in the remaining events.
