PROVINCE REPORT
PESHAWAR: Headquarters Government TVC Gulbahar Peshawar clinched the All Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Full Contact Karate Championship trophy, securing five gold, five silver and two bronze medals at Qayyum Sports Complex Peshawar.
The championship was organised by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Full Contact Karate Association (Shin Kyokushinkai) in collaboration with the Directorate General of Sports KP and Regional Sports Office Peshawar. Around 100 male and female players from different districts participated in the event, which was held in 10 categories under the rules of the World Full Contact Karate Organisation.
Haripur finished runners-up with one gold, one silver and two bronze medals, while Landi Kotal secured third position with two silver and two bronze medals.
In the men’s 35kg category, Abu Talha of Headquarters won gold, Rizwan of Landi Kotal silver and Mubarak bronze. Fawad Ali claimed gold in the 45kg category, followed by Abdul Rehman Atiqa and Ruh-ul-Hassnain of Dera Ismail Khan. In the 55kg category, Asif of Khyber won gold, Muhammad Zaid of Headquarters silver and Sadees of Landi Kotal bronze.
In the women’s 45kg category, Musafrah Asif of Abbottabad won gold, Hoorain of Headquarters silver and Mehr-un-Nisa of Abbottabad bronze. In the above-45kg category, Malik Dua Khan of Haripur secured gold, Javeria Hadi of Headquarters silver and Amna Malik of Abbottabad bronze.
In children’s individual kata, Abu Talha won gold, Muhammad Sinan silver and Yahya Hadi bronze. Yaseenullah Mashwani claimed gold in the youth kata category, followed by Anas Alam of Mandani and Fawad Ali. In women’s kata, Javeria Hadi won gold, Fatima Khan of Haripur silver and Dua Khan bronze.
Buraq Builders Chief Executive Ali Haider Babakhel was the chief guest at the closing ceremony. Director Establishment Nematullah Khan, Assistant Commissioner Peshawar Inayat-ur-Rehman, Association Senior Vice Chairman Malik G. Awan and Haji Rizwanullah were also present.
Speaking on the occasion, Ali Haider Babakhel said he was highly impressed by the performance and dedication of the players. Appreciating the efforts of Association President and International Referee Sahibzada Al-Hadi, he announced Rs10,000 for every gold medalist in each weight category, Rs50,000 for the association and monthly stipends for two young players.
Director Establishment Nematullah Khan said Director General Sports KP Wasil Khan Khattak had specially deputed him to attend the ceremony. He lauded Sahibzada Al-Hadi’s longstanding services for the promotion of full contact karate, saying his efforts had produced several national and international champions.
Assistant Commissioner Peshawar Inayat-ur-Rehman, Malik G. Awan and other speakers also appreciated the performances of the athletes and the efforts of the organisers.
