KEY POINTS
- Shaheer Afridi of Sindh Police defeated American boxer Jeremy Ward to reach the final of the World Police and Fire Games in Alabama
- Mahmoodul Hasan claimed victory in an international MMA fight in Sydney, Australia
ISLAMABAD: With fists of steel and hearts full of national pride, two Pakistani athletes have earned international recognition in combat sports — one in the boxing ring of Alabama, USA, and the other in the MMA cage of Sydney, Australia — proving that Pakistan’s spirit knows no borders.
Shaheer Afridi, a fighter from Sindh Police, delivered a crushing blow to American boxer Jeremy Ward in the middleweight semi-final of the prestigious World Police and Fire Games being held in Birmingham, Alabama.
The victory earned Afridi a coveted spot in the finals, where he will face Canadian fighter Corey Makkan on Friday, June 4, at 6:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time.
“I will return to Pakistan after winning a gold medal,” Afridi vowed, beaming with determination after his semi-final triumph.
Known for his relentless energy and iron resolve, Afridi carries the weight of national hope into the final round, as fans back home rally behind him.
Meanwhile, halfway across the world, another story of grit and glory unfolded in Sydney, where Mahmoodul Hasan, a young man from a modest village in Fort Abbas, raised the Pakistani flag high after a dramatic win in an international Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) competition.
Facing off against Leon Ho in a brutal bout, Hasan stunned spectators with his skill, speed, and unshakable courage.
Hasan’s victory in one of the world’s toughest combat sports has turned him into a local hero.
Streets in Fort Abbas erupted in celebration, as villagers, overwhelmed with pride, hailed their son for putting their small town on the global map.
