ISLAMABAD: Three Pakistani siblings made history when they became the first to bag four medals at an international taekwondo championship in Malaysia this month, state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported on Sunday.
The MBW International Taekwondo Championship 2025 was held from Aug. 15-17 at the Malaysian city of Nilai at the N9 Arena, drawing over 4,200 athletes from 32 countries.
Ayesha Ayaz, Pakistan’s youngest taekwondo champion, clinched both a gold and a bronze medal. Her elder brother, Mohammad Zaryab Khan, won a gold medal after a series of commanding performances while the youngest sibling, Gulalai Ayaz, was named Best Fighter of the Tournament and secured a bronze medal.
“This marks the first time in Pakistan’s history that three siblings have collectively secured four medals at an international taekwondo event,” APP reported.
“Their victory has sparked celebrations in Swat and across the country, where people see their success as a beacon of pride and motivation for the younger generation.”
