Garrison University girl grabs gold at Asian Taekwondo Championship
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Garrison University Lahore girl Manisha Ali clinched gold at the KASAD’s 6th Asian Taekwondo Championship, adding another feather to the varsity cap on Thursday.
Manisha won the gold at the +73kg-category contest in Tangerang, Indonesia, where she outshone hundreds of athletes from all over the world.
A couple of days ago, her sister, Maliha Ali secured the bronze in the 73kg category.
The event, hosted at the Indore Stadium Sports Center, witnessed tough competition.
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The duo’s victory highlights Pakistan’s athletes’ strength internationally and is a source of inspiration to young athletes.
The twins are from the Hunza valley and she is among the Gilgit Baltistan students studying at the Garrison University Lahore.
Pakistan's 16-member squad, led by Lieutenant Colonel Zeeshan Asl am, with Master Yusuf Karami as the head coach prepared extensively for the championship.
