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20 hours ago
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Mohammad Shehzad, 64-year old Pakistani, wins Gold at Asian Indoor Rowing Championship
Mohammad Shehzad, a 64-year-old rower from Pakistan, delivered an outstanding performance at the Asian Indoor Rowing Championship in Thailand, clinching the gold medal in the 60+ singles category. Shehzad, facing a younger Indian opponent, James Joseph, secured first place, making history with his victory and setting an Asian record of 1:32.30. His daughter Mahoor Shahzad, an Olympian who represented Pakistan in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, celebrated her father's achievement on X (formerly Twitter). Alhamdulillah! My father, Muhammad Shahzad, won a gold medal at the 2025 Asian Indoor Rowing Championship, defeating his Indian rival — at the age of 64! Watching him achieve this has completely transformed the way I view determination, discipline, and strength. — Mahoor Shahzad (@OfficialMahoor) June 5, 2025 Shehzad's victory added to Pakistan's impressive overall performance at the championship, where the nation secured 14 medals, including 10 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze. The championship, held from May 26 to 31 in Pattaya, Thailand, saw athletes competing on indoor rowing machines, such as the Concept2 ergometer, simulating the rowing experience in a controlled environment. This remarkable achievement capped off a series of successes by Pakistani rowers, with Abdul Jabbar and Tayyab Iftikhar also contributing to the medal tally. Shehzad's win, however, stood out as a personal triumph, and he dedicated the victory to the Pakistan Armed Forces and the nation's martyrs, further adding emotional depth to his achievement.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
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Pak rowing team bags 10 gold in Asian event
Members of Pakistan rowing team pose for a group photo after their outstanding performance in the Asian Indoor Rowing Championship in Pattaya. PHOTO: APP In an absolutely amazing performance that marks a new era for rowing in Pakistan, the national indoor rowing team secured a remarkable 14 medals including 10 gold at the Asian Indoor Rowing Championship held in Pattaya, Thailand. Competing against 25 countries, the underdog Pakistani squad stunned traditional powerhouses such as India, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, and Japan, proudly raising the national flag and making the national anthem echo across the international arena. Despite being a small contingent, the Pakistani rowers delivered an outstanding performance that defied expectations. The Pakistan Rowing Federation, along with other sports stakeholders, gave the athletes a grand welcome upon their return. They also appealed to the federal government, the Pakistan Sports Board, and the Punjab Sports Board to organize a ceremony in the team's honor and reward the athletes with cash prizes as a gesture of appreciation. President of the Pakistan Rowing Federation, Hamdan Nazir, and Chairman Rizwan-ul-Haq praised the players' exceptional performance, stating that Pakistan's rowing athletes are now ready to compete - and succeed - at the global level. They urged both the federal and Punjab governments to extend full support and patronage to the sport of rowing.
