Three young athletes from Pakistan’s Swat region have made history by winning four medals at the MBW International Taekwondo Championship 2025 in Malaysia. The event, which featured over 4,200 athletes from 32 countries, saw them raise the national flag high on the global stage.
Ayesha Ayaz, widely known as Pakistan’s youngest taekwondo champion, once again showed her exceptional talent by clinching a gold and a bronze medal. Known for her remarkable skill since childhood, Ayesha has long represented Pakistan internationally, inspiring young women across the country to pursue sports at the highest level.
Her elder brother, Mohammad Zaryab Khan, added to the family’s and the nation’s glory by winning a gold medal after a series of dominant performances. Their youngest sibling, Gulalai Ayaz, was named the Best Fighter of the Tournament and secured a bronze medal, earning admiration for her courage and determination.
This is the first time in Pakistan’s history that three siblings have collectively secured four medals at an international taekwondo event. Their victory has sparked celebrations in Swat and throughout the country, where people view their success as a beacon of pride and motivation for the younger generation.
Speaking after her victory, Ayesha Ayaz said, “I thank Almighty Allah for this success. I am deeply grateful to my father, who has been my greatest source of strength, and to all the supporters who always believed in me. I especially thank Hassan Nisar, CEO of Metrix Pakistan, for continuously encouraging and supporting me on my journey.”
Sports analysts have emphasized that the siblings’ achievements highlight the critical need for greater institutional support for martial arts and other underrepresented sports. They believe that with improved training facilities and increased international exposure, Pakistani athletes could emerge as formidable contenders on the world stage.
