Young Pakistani mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters have delivered an outstanding performance at the Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts (GAMMA) Asian MMA Championship in Malaysia, winning two gold medals and claiming Asian championship titles in two categories.
In the Under-16 54 kg final, Muhammad Jawad Ahmed defeated Kazakhstan’s Zharylkassinov Merman to win gold and become the Asian champion in his category.
In the Under-18 56 kg final, Muhammad Saqib beat Thailand’s Changpan Wachart to secure Pakistan’s second gold medal and claim the title. With the win, Saqib added another achievement to his growing resume, having previously won gold at the 2024 GAMMA World MMA Championship.
Earlier, the GAMMA Asian MMA Championship featured more than 200 athletes from 16 countries, making Pakistan’s double gold medal performance a significant achievement on the continental stage.
Pakistan MMA Federation President Zulfiqar Ali congratulated both fighters, along with the coaching staff and the national team, on their success.
He praised the young athletes for their dedication and talent, saying they had raised Pakistan’s flag high across Asia through their performances.
