Pakistan's youngest athlete, Ayesha Ayaz aims to compete in Olympics

8-year-old Swat-based girl took home bronze medal at 7th Fujairah Open International Taekwondo Championship

The 7th Fujairah Open International Taekwondo Championship held in Fujairah, UAE saw Pakistani contenders take two gold, a silver and two bronze medals home. One of the bronze awards was won by eight-year-old Ayesha Ayaz. The Swat-based contender competed in the 27kg category.

Ayaz, who is Pakistan's youngest athlete to have competed at the G-1 event, returned home after the win a few days ago. During an event held in her honour, she stated that she was proud and dedicated her award to Prime Minister Imran Khan.

PHOTO: TWITTER/ PTI KP

Taking to Twitter, the PM shared the news and expressed his joy regarding the matter. "8-year-old Ayesha Ayaz has made the country proud by winning a bronze medall in three Taekwondo contests held in UAE," he wrote. "Ayesha has also earned the distinction of being the youngest player in the country."

سوات: سوات کی آٹھ سالہ عائشہ آیاز نے یو اے ای میں تھائی کوانڈون کے تین مقابلوں میں کانسی کا تمغہ جیت کر ملک کا نام دنیا بھر میں روشن کردیا

عائشہ کو ملک بھر میں کم عمر کھلاڑی کا اعزاز بھی حاصل ہو گیا. pic.twitter.com/bmIggKadkX

— PTI Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (@PTIKPOfficial) February 4, 2019

The 8-year-old also revealed that her next target is to compete in the Olympics. “I am working hard and practicing daily under my father’s supervision."

PHOTO: TWITTER/ PTI KP

Numerous attendees at the event congratulated Ayaz for her achievements and hope to see the government award her for her performances in the near future.

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