Pakistan made a historic start to the Asian Ju-Jitsu Championship 2026, winning two gold and two silver medals on the opening day and securing the “Best Under-16 Team of Asia” title in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Pakistan’s first gold came in the Under-16 Duo Show System event, where Zunaira Zulfiqar and Sundas Ali delivered a strong performance to win the title and become Asian champions. Their victory was marked with the hoisting of Pakistan’s national flag and the playing of the national anthem during the medal ceremony.
Pakistan added another strong result in the same event as Abdul Rehman and Amina Irfan claimed the silver medal, while hosts Kazakhstan settled for bronze.
The championship has drawn around 728 athletes from 25 Asian countries competing across various categories.
The chairman of the Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation hailed the achievement, saying it reflected the federation’s long-term planning, the commitment of the coaching staff and the dedication of the athletes. He described the Under-16 Asian titles and the Best Under-16 Team of Asia award as a proud moment for the nation.
Secretary General of the Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation and team leader Tariq Ali said the team’s strong start highlighted the bright future of Ju-Jitsu in Pakistan. He expressed confidence that the young athletes would continue their winning momentum in the remaining events of the championship.
National team coach Mahmood-ul-Hassan credited the success to the players’ hard work, discipline and teamwork, expressing optimism that they would maintain the same standard in the upcoming competitions and bring more honours to Pakistan.
