Pak set to compete at Kazakhstan Open

The Pakistan Taekwondo team has reached Astana, Kazakhstan, to participate in the Kazakhstan Open International Taekwondo Championship, scheduled from 14-16 August 2025.

The G1-ranked event will see participation from 21 nations, including Pakistan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, UAE, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and teams competing under the WT Refugee flag.

The Pakistani contingent is led by Lt. Col Zeeshan Aslam as the head of the yeam. The squad includes, national head coach Master Yousef Karami along with the athletes, Shahzaib Khan (-54 kg), Hamza Omar Saeed (+87 kg), Noman Khan (-68 kg), Abu Bakar Siddique (-58 kg), Kaif Anwar (-74 kg), Arbaz Khan (-63 kg), and female athlete Fatemah Zahra in (-49 kg).

Team head Lt. Col Zeeshan Aslam, expressed confidence in the squad's preparations, "the team has been training intensively, with high spirits.

Competing during the month of Independence adds to the motivation. Our goal is to win gold for Pakistan."

Meanwhile, coach Karami added: "Athletes have also taken part in joint training sessions alongside other international teams, gaining valuable exposure ahead of the high-profile event."

Pakistani athletes will be in action on 14th August in their respective weight categories.