Actor Fahad Mustafa took to Instagram to congratulate Pakistani taekwondo athletes Tayiba Ashraf and Sumbal Fatima after their medal-winning performances at the Hero International Taekwondo Open Championship in Thailand.
Sharing pictures of both athletes on his Instagram story, Mustafa wrote, “Congratulations @tayiba_ashraf and @sumbal_fatimaa on your outstanding performances and for winning medals for Pakistan at the Hero International Taekwondo Open Championship.”
Pakistan’s taekwondo contingent delivered an impressive showing at the 9th Hero International Taekwondo Open Championship in Pattaya, Thailand, returning home with four medals against a strong international field that featured athletes from more than 30 countries.
Tayiba Ashraf had a successful campaign, securing a bronze medal in the women’s 53kg fighting category before adding a silver medal in the Speed Kicking event.
Sumbal Fatima was one of Pakistan’s standout performers at the championship. She won gold in the Individual Recognized Poomsae category with a polished display and followed it up with a silver medal in the Speed Punch event.
The championship drew elite competitors from multiple countries including Thailand, Indonesia, India, the United States, Italy and Japan, which made Pakistan’s medal haul particularly noteworthy.
