Pakistan names team for Asian Boxing Championship

Author: Staff Report

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) on Saturday named a seven-member team for participation in the Asian Boxing Championship, scheduled to be held in Uzbekistan from April 30 to May 7. The aelected boxers are undergoing training at the Amir Khan Boxing Academy here under the supervision of Arshad Hussain and Syed Hassan. PBF secretary general Nasir Ijaz Tung said: “All players are working hard and we are optimistic about achieving good results.” He said the event would be a good chance for his boxers to get into shape ahead of the Islamic Solidarity Games, slated to be held in Baku from May 12 to 22. “The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) is helping the PBF to ensure its participation at the Asian Boxing Championship,” said Azam Dar, director national federations of the PSB.

Boxers: Mohibullah (49kg), Syed M Asif (52kg), Sulman Baloch (64kg), Gul Zaib (69kg), Tanveer Ahmed (75kg), Awais Ali Khan (81kg) and Sanaullah (91kg).

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