Pakistan’s rowing team made history at the Asian Indoor Rowing Championship 2025 held in Pattaya, Thailand, by winning a total of 14 medals. The team brought home 10 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze medal, securing third place overall in the championship.
This was Pakistan’s best performance ever at the event, which featured strong competition from more than 20 countries across Asia.
The star of the championship was Asad Ali, who impressed everyone by winning five gold medals on his own. Maqbool Ali and Wali Khan also performed well, earning two gold medals each.
Abdul Jabbar and Muhammad Shahzad both won a gold and a silver medal. Another team member, Tayyab Iftikhar, added to the medal count with one silver and one bronze.
Pakistan’s athletes competed in different categories, including Masters, Under-23, and Open, showing their strength and skill in indoor rowing. Their achievements are a clear sign of the growing talent and dedication in Pakistan’s rowing community.
The performance was praised not only by local sports fans but also by rowing experts in the region. It marks an important step forward for the sport in Pakistan, as the team proved they can compete at a high level internationally.
Thailand and India took the top two positions, but Pakistan’s strong showing placed them right behind the leading teams, creating hope for even better results in the future. This success could inspire more young athletes in Pakistan to take up rowing and aim for excellence.
