PJF named 7-member Judo squad for Asian Games
Pakistan Judo Federation (PJF) announced seven-member national squad which will participate in the Asian Games schedule to be held in Indonesia from Aug 18 to Sept 2.
The Pakistan Judo Federation (PJF) announced seven-member national squad which will feature in this year’s Asian Games to be held in Indonesia from Aug 18 to Sept 2.The squad comprises four males and three female judokas.
Following are the team members:
1. Shah Hussain Shan
2. Qaisar Khan Afridi
3. Babar Hussain
4. Nadeem Akram
5. Humaira Ashiq
6. Maryam
7. Amina Toyoda
Highlighting the individual past performance of team players, Mansoor Ahmad said, Olympian Shah Hussain is the Bronze Medalist of Asian Championships, 2013, Silver Medalist of Common Wealth Games, 5th Position holder of Asian Games and Gold Medalist of South Asian Championships, 2014, Gold Medalist of 12th South Asian Games 2016, India, and Gold Medalist of Last 12th South Asian Senior Judo Championship 2018, Nepal.
“Shah nowadays getting training in Japan from Nagase Takanori, bronze Medalist of Olympics, world champion 2014, Asian Champion and also achieved medals from 2013 to 2016 in different international championships. Shah is hopeful to do his best in Asian Games for raising the flag of Pakistan “, he added.
World # 20 Qaisar Khan Afridi, is a young emerging player who has almost qualified for Youth Olympics 2018.Recently he has shown his worth by getting Bronze Medal in Asian Cup Cadet held in Kyrgyzstan, Asian Cup Cadet held in Hong Kong from July from July 12-15.
“PJF arranged his training in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in last months, nowadays he is getting training in Macau with International best players and will participate in Asian Cup Cadet (last competition of Youth Olympics qualifying rounds) to be held in Macau from July 19-24 “, he added ” We are expecting a high performance from Qaisar who is the ever highest ranked Pakistani judo player “.
Regarding a member of the team, PJF Secretary said Amina Toyoda who is a semifinalist of Asian cadet championship is getting training in the best Judo University of Japan. “We are confident that she will prove her worth by showcasing her talent in best possible way “.
Moreover, Babar Hussain, Nadeem Akram, Humaira Ashiq and Maryam are getting training in their respective departments namely Pakistan Army and Wapda.
