Abida Batool has made history by becoming Pakistan’s first woman to win a Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) world title. The boxer claimed the atomweight championship after defeating Thailand’s Wandee Sinongkhrot by technical knockout.

The historic fight took place in Pattaya, Thailand, on October 31. The contest was held at FCC Stadium during the ‘Brave Hearts’ boxing event. Abida stopped her opponent in the fifth round of an eight-round scheduled fight. The victory marks a major achievement for Pakistani women’s boxing. It also places Abida among the country’s notable female athletes. Her success has brought international attention to Pakistan’s growing presence in professional boxing.

Abida Batool is originally from Quetta, Balochistan. Remarkably, the WIBA title came in only her second international professional fight. Despite having limited experience at the international level, she secured the championship against an opponent from Thailand.

Her journey in boxing began in 2018. Since then, she has continued developing her skills and competing in the sport. She also previously won Pakistan’s national professional boxing title. However, her path to professional boxing was not without challenges. Abida faced financial difficulties during the early stages of her career. She also had to deal with resistance from her family.

Despite these obstacles, she continued pursuing her ambition in boxing. Her latest victory represents the result of years of effort and dedication. Winning the international title has added another milestone to her career.

The atomweight championship is particularly significant for Pakistan. Abida Batool has become the first Pakistani woman to secure a WIBA world title. Her achievement could also encourage more women to consider professional boxing.

The fifth-round stoppage demonstrated her ability to compete at the international level. The result also ended the contest before its scheduled eight rounds. Her victory over Wandee Sinongkhrot secured the WIBA atomweight belt.

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Abida’s achievement has created a new milestone for women’s sports in Pakistan. Her journey from starting boxing in 2018 to winning an international championship highlights her progress. She has now added a historic world title to her national professional boxing success.