Pakistan’s Bano Kousar made the nation proud by winning gold in the 48kg contact ju-jitsu category at the 2025 Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Amman, Jordan. She defeated India’s Richa Sharma in a thrilling final, bringing home the only gold for Pakistan in the event.
Her win was the highlight of Pakistan’s strong showing, as the national team secured a total of six medals: one gold, two silver, and three bronze. The event featured over 800 athletes from 27 countries, making Kousar’s victory even more significant on the international stage.
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Silver medals were bagged by Muhammad Yousuf and Umar Yaseen in the U21 Duo and Show Men categories. The pair had previously won gold in the U18 category last year and came close to repeating their success after an intense final against Thailand.
Bronze medals were earned by M. Ali Rashid and M. Yousuf Ali in the Duo and Show Men event, while Isra Waseem and Kainat Arif took home bronze in the Show Women’s category.
