Pakistan Athlete Clinches Silver Medal in Asian Throwing Championship

Sat Jun 15 2024
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SEOUL: Talented Pakistani athlete Muhammad Yasir has clinched a silver medal at the 2nd Asian Throwing Championship held in South Korea. Yasir achieved an impressive throw of 78.10 meters, securing second place behind Sri Lanka’s top contester, who recorded a throw of 85.45 meters. Another Sri Lankan athlete took third position with a throw of 77.57 meters, while a Japanese athlete finished fourth with a throw of 77.25 meters.

The championship, which took place in South Korea, featured athletes from various Asian countries. The Pakistan Athletics Federation (PAF) expressed pride in Yasir’s accomplishment and congratulated both him and his coach, Syed Fayaz Hussain Bukhari, on this outstanding achievement. PAF President Brig (R) Wajahat Hussain and Secretary General Col (R) Shahjahan Mir praised their dedication and hard work.

Yasir and Bukhari are scheduled to return home on June 18, where they will receive a warm welcome at the airport.

 

 

 

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