Pakistan Sets Record with 14 Medals at Asian Rowing

In a monumental achievement, Pakistan’s rowing team has made the nation proud by securing a record-breaking 14 medals at the Asian Indoor Rowing Championship 2025, held in Pattaya, Thailand. This historic performance has not only elevated the country’s standing in the Asian rowing community but has also inspired a new generation of athletes.

Pakistan achieved its best-ever medal haul in the history of the championship:

• 10 Gold Medals

• 3 Silver Medals

• 1 Bronze Medal

• Total: 14 Medals

“It’s a proud moment for Pakistan. This performance proves that we have immense talent ready to make waves on the international stage,” said Hamdan Nazir, President of the Pakistan Rowing Federation.

The standout athletes in the championship were:

• Asad Ali – The undisputed hero, bagged 5 gold medals single-handedly.

• Maqbool Ali – Delivered a stellar performance with 2 gold medals.

• Wali Khan – Matched Maqbool with 2 gold medals of his own.

• Abdul Jabbar – Clinched 1 gold and 1 silver.

• Muhammad Shahzad – Earned 1 gold and 1 silver.

• Tayyab Iftikhar – Won 1 silver and 1 bronze.

These rowers dominated multiple categories, including Masters, Under-23, and Open divisions, showing strength, technique, and discipline.

“Our rowers have written a new chapter in Pakistan’s sports history. It’s time the nation recognized and rewarded their contribution.”

“The performance speaks volumes about the commitment and future potential of rowing in Pakistan. We request the government to honor these athletes at a national level.”

This medal haul is more than just a win in rowing—it’s:

• A statement of emerging sports talent in Pakistan

• A launchpad for future international competitions like the Asian Games and the Olympics

• An opportunity to promote sports in educational institutions

• A reason for public and private partnerships in sports infrastructure

• Athletes proudly waving the Pakistani flag

• Teammates embracing after a medal win

• Gold medals shining bright in celebration photos

These images went viral across Pakistani social media, with hashtags like #PakRowingRising and #PrideOfPakistan trending nationwide.

Thousands of Pakistanis took to X (Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook to show their support:

“Finally, some good news from Pakistani sports! Huge congratulations to our rowing team!”
“Asad Ali deserves national recognition – 5 golds? Unreal!”
“Let’s support these athletes with funding, not just tweets.”

Pakistan’s record-breaking performance at the Asian Indoor Rowing Championship 2025 is more than a headline—it's a symbol of hope and excellence. With the right support, these athletes can go even further and bring Olympic medals home.