KARACHI: Pakistan have secured their first medal at the Commonwealth Games, with boxer Fatima Zahra guaranteeing a place on the podium after a dominant quarterfinal victory.
Fatima Zahra advanced to the women’s 60kg boxing semifinals at the Commonwealth Games.
Competing in the quarterfinals, Fatima outclassed New Zealand’s Jordan Wilson, claiming a unanimous 5-0 victory on points at the SEC Hall 5 in Glasgow.
The Pakistani boxer impressed throughout the three-round contest, earning the judges’ verdict by margins of 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, 29-28 and 29-28.
With her place in the semifinals confirmed, Fatima Zahra is now guaranteed at least a bronze medal, marking Pakistan’s first medal of the Commonwealth Games.
She will now aim to continue her winning run and fight for a place in the final.
2026-07-28 21:26:00
