soaring to a height of 4.95 metres to claim gold at the National Athletics Championship. His performance edged past the previous record by just one centimetre, surpassing Jaffar Ashraf’s mark from the last edition held in Attock.
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Tuesday also saw another national record fall in the 110m hurdles, with the new time clocked at 13.70 seconds, improving on Mohsin Ali’s 2012 record of 13.85 seconds. The name of the hurdler was not mentioned in the official news release.
The championships, now in their second day, featured a total of 18 events, showcasing some of Pakistan’s top athletic talent. Details from the Athletics Federation of Pakistan’s president and secretary were not available at the time.
Asif achievement highlights the growing competitiveness in Pakistani athletics and marks a significant milestone in the nation’s track and field history.
