Pakistani twin sisters Manisha Ali and Maliha Ali have made the country proud on the global stage in Taekwondo.
At the 6th Asian Taekwondo Championship held in Indonesia, students from Lahore Garrison University showcased exceptional performance by winning gold and bronze medals.
Manisha Ali and Maliha Ali, twin sisters from the Hunza region of Gilgit-Baltistan, achieved remarkable success. Manisha Ali won the gold medal in the over 73 kg category with an outstanding performance.
Earlier in the championship, Maliha Ali, representing Pakistan in the 73 kg category, secured the bronze medal. Both sisters are studying at Lahore Garrison University under a special program.
In total, Pakistan’s taekwondo team made history at the 6th Asian Open (Kyorugi) Taekwondo Championship in Indonesia, securing the championship title with an impressive tally of three gold, three silver, and two bronze medals.
This achievement marks a significant milestone, as it is the first time both male and female athletes from Pakistan have accomplished such a feat at an international taekwondo event abroad.
In a fiercely contested championship, Pakistan clinched first place, followed by Kazakhstan in second and Malaysia in third. The event, held from October 14 to 17, showcased the rising talent of Pakistani athletes on the Asian stage.
