Waseem storms into Combat Games final

Waseem defeated Romania’s Memekee Bnder 2-1 in the last-four match.

KARACHI: Seasoned Pakistan pugilist Muhammad Waseem marched into the final of the Combat Games after defeating Romania’s Memekee Bnder 2-1 in the last-four match.

Waseem, the only Pakistani boxer left in the mega event after four others were knocked out in the earlier rounds, overcame his opponent to confirm a clash for the gold medal with Dagoverto Agoero of Dominica Republic.

“I am satisfied with my performance but the job is still only half done. I request the nation to pray for my victory in the final,” said Waseem, in a message released by Pakistan Boxing Federation.

“I will try my level best to win since I’m the only player from my country left in the competition.”

Published in The Express Tribune, September 2^nd, 2010.