Sinan Ashfaq Ahmed determine to represent Pakistan in all international taekwondo events
Pakistan's rising taekwondo star, Sinan Ashfaq Ahmed is giving his all to be able to represent Pakistan in all international events including the Asian Games, World Cup and Olympics.
The Dubai based Pakistani taekwondo star, Sinan Ashfaq Ahmed won his first bronze medal for Pakistan at the President World Taekwondo Championship held in Tashkent in August 2017 just at the age of 12 years. The taekwondo journey of Sinan began at the age of only 6 years, when he started playing the combat sport for fitness but later developed his skills and became a professional athlete. Also, he recently won gold medal for Pakistan team in Fujairah last month, while won another gold medal in UAE Open National Taekwondo Championship this month and a gold in the same event in 2017.
He said for the last two years, he has been playing for Pakistan National Taekwondo Team. “I was inspired by my elder brother Ammar Ashfaq, who is a second don Black Belt and also plays for Pakistan national team."
He's being trained at Sharjah Sport Club with Abdullah Hatim who is the Head Coach of the UAE’s National Taekwondo Team and Technical Director at the Sharjah Sport Club. Sinan started his training with acclaimed coach Zeyad Hammad Abu Zahieh, 7th Dan Kukkiwon based in Sharjah, in addition to his Pakistani coach Nadir Khan, said he has been preparing for the World Cadet Championship to be held in Uzbekistan.
“I am selected to represent Pakistan at more than five (5) events this year and I am planning to represent my country in the Asian Games, World Cup and Olympics as well.” Sinan added.
Sinan thanked Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTWF) and especially president Lt Col (r) Raja Wasim Ahmed Janjua for giving him chance to play for Pakistan. “The PTWF is backing me and I am determined to make Pakistan proud at international events.”
Sinan’s proud father Ashfaq Ahmed said,“Being athlete myself, I always encourage my kids to take part in healthy sports. My wife is equally supportive in transforming my kids into champions. My children regularly practice the game and also equally focus on their studies."
