Pakistan\u2019s rowing team delivered its strongest-ever performance at the Asian Indoor Rowing Championship, held from May 26 to 31 in Pattaya, Thailand, collecting an impressive 14 medals\u2014including 10 golds\u2014and securing third place overall. Competing against top athletes from over 20 Asian nations, the Pakistani rowers excelled in multiple categories, including the Masters, Under-23, and Open divisions. The standout of the championship was Asad Ali, who earned five gold medals. Maqbool Ali and Wali Khan followed with two golds each, while Abdul Jabbar and Muhammad Shahzad both captured a gold and a silver. Tayyab Iftikhar rounded out the tally with one silver and one bronze. Pakistan\u2019s final medal count\u201410 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze\u2014marked a historic milestone, highlighting the team\u2019s rapid development and potential on the continental stage. Thailand claimed the top spot, with India finishing second. The championship, hosted in the coastal city of Pattaya, was praised for its organisation and drew elite rowing talent from across Asia. Pakistani athletes were widely commended for their dedication, signalling a bright future for the nation’s indoor rowing ambitions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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