AMMAN, Jordan: Pakistan’s rising judo star, Malaika Noor, has clinched a silver medal at the Asian Open Judo Championship in Jordan. Her outstanding performance in the -52kg category marks a significant achievement for Pakistan, particularly in the realm of women’s participation in martial arts.

Malaika Noor’s journey to the final was marked by a series of dominant victories, where she displayed exceptional technical skills against opponents from three different countries. Her strategic and composed approach helped her secure a well-earned place in the championship final.

In the final bout, Noor faced a formidable opponent from Saudi Arabia. Despite a tough and closely contested match, she narrowly missed out on the gold. However, her silver medal is being hailed as a major success for Pakistan on the international sports stage.

This achievement is more than just a personal milestone it represents a historic moment for women’s sports in Pakistan. Malaika Noor’s success is already serving as a source of inspiration for young female athletes across the country, encouraging greater participation in judo and other combat sports.

This silver medal adds to Noor’s growing list of international accomplishments, including her representation of Pakistan at the World Junior Judo Championship in Dushanbe in 2024. Her consistent performance has firmly established her as one of Pakistan’s most promising judo athletes.