GLASGOW - Pakistan’s Fatima Zahra etched her name into the history books on Friday by winning a bronze medal in the women’s 60kg boxing event at the Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Pakistani woman ever to claim a boxing medal at the prestigious multi-sport spectacle. The landmark achievement also ended Pakistan’s 12-year wait for a Commonwealth Games boxing medal, with the country’s last podium finish in the sport coming in 2014. More importantly, Fatima’s success marks a defining moment for women’s boxing in Pakistan and is expected to inspire a new generation of female athletes.

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Fatima’s impressive campaign concluded in the semi-finals, where she was beaten by Canada’s Mary Almahdi. The Canadian established an early advantage before the referee stopped the contest in the second round, denying the Pakistani boxer a place in the gold-medal bout. Under Commonwealth Games rules, both losing semi-finalists receive bronze medals. The Sargodha-born boxer had already guaranteed herself a place on the podium with a commanding quarter-final victory over New Zealand’s Jordan Wilson, a performance that highlighted her technical ability, determination and composure under pressure.

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Speaking after the bout, Fatima described the bronze medal as a proud achievement for both herself and Pakistan, while admitting that her ultimate ambition had been to fight for gold. “We came here aiming for the title, but this medal is still a huge honour. I hope it encourages more girls in Pakistan to take up boxing and believe they can compete at the highest level,” she said.

Fatima also credited years of relentless training, sacrifice and perseverance for her success, adding that the achievement reflected the steady progress of women’s boxing in the country. Her historic feat sparked celebrations in her hometown of Sargodha, where family members and well-wishers lauded her achievement as a proud moment for Pakistan and a milestone that has opened a new chapter in the nation’s sporting history.

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ARSHAD NADEEM’S COMMONWEALTH TITLE DEFENCE ENDS WITH NINTH-PLACE FINISH

Pakistan’s Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem endured a disappointing outing at the Commonwealth Games as he failed to defend his men’s javelin title, finishing ninth in the final at Scotstoun Stadium. The reigning Commonwealth champion struggled to find his rhythm throughout the competition, producing a best throw of 77.41 metres on his second attempt. After opening with a foul, Arshad managed 77.41m before registering 75.39m on his third and final throw, leaving him outside the top eight and ending his campaign without a medal. Arshad had entered the Games as one of Pakistan’s strongest medal hopes after winning gold with a Commonwealth record throw of 90.18m at Birmingham 2022. However, he was unable to reproduce that form in Glasgow, having also qualified for the final with a modest effort of 78.63m. Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage produced a sensational performance to capture the gold medal with a throw of 89.75m, securing his country’s first-ever Commonwealth title in the men’s javelin. India’s Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra claimed silver with 85.83m, while compatriot Yash Vir Singh took bronze after recording 85.41m. Former fast bowler Pathirage dominated the contest with a series of powerful throws, announcing himself as one of the sport’s rising stars. Despite the setback, Arshad remains Pakistan’s most accomplished track and field athlete, having won Olympic and Commonwealth gold while inspiring a new generation of athletes through his remarkable achievements on the international stage.

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