In the fifth edition of the Wushu competitions in the Sanda category held in Balochistan, Pakistan, Fatima Jafari, an athlete from Afghanistan, succeeded in securing the championship belt in Wushu.
According to a statement, the athletes from the Fajr Sports Complex, under the guidance of Bismillah Nasih, showcased outstanding performances. Among them, Fatima Jafari managed to claim the championship belt, while Mohsen Hosseini also won a gold medal.
Mohsen Hosseini competed in the 56 kg weight category against his Pakistani opponent, Abdul Rahman, and was able to achieve victory by technical knockout in the very first round.
In the women’s category, Fatima Jafari was set to compete against Saleema from Pakistan for the championship belt; however, her opponent did not show up for the match, and thus this athlete from Afghanistan became the champion.
Officials from the Fajr Sports Complex have stated that Fatima Jafari and Ali Sina Razaei, two athletes from this complex, are scheduled to face their opponents in professional boxing competitions on May 10, 2026, in Quetta, Pakistan. These competitions will be registered on the website of the World Boxing Organization.
It is noteworthy that Fatima Jafari has participated in two professional boxing matches so far, and Ali Sina Razaei also has one professional record. These competitions are set to take place for the championship belt.
While Fatima Jafari becomes the champion of this edition, women and girls in Afghanistan are deprived of participating in sports activities. Since the current government regained power, extensive restrictions have been imposed on women’s presence in public spheres, including sports.
According to reports from international organizations, women in Afghanistan are not allowed to attend gyms, participate in sports competitions, or engage in formal training. These restrictions have led many female athletes to cease their activities or leave the country to continue their sports careers.
