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Pakistan names contingent for 6th Asian Beach Games

By Our Correspondent
April 17, 2026
An image from a Kabaddi game.— AFP/File
An image from a Kabaddi game.— AFP/File

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) has announced the contingent for the Asian Beach Games to be held in Sanya, China.

The Games will be held from April 22-30. Pakistan will field a diverse and competitive squad comprising athletes and officials across multiple disciplines, including athletics, handball, ju-jitsu, kabaddi, triathlon and wrestling.

The participation underscores the continued commitment of the stakeholders to promoting excellence in sport, while ensuring valuable international exposure for the country’s athletes. Handball: Mohammad Shahzad, Kashif Ali, Asif Ali Sr, Asif Ali Jr, Imran Khan, Hazarat Hussain, Mohammad Shahid Bashir, Mazz Ali, Ahmad Hasan, Mohammad Saim,

Coach: Azarul Haq

Athletics: Faiqa, Riaz, Tameen Khan and Samiullah,

Coach: Rafique Ahmad.

Ju-Jitsu: Shahzaib, Ambreen Tariq, Liaqat Ali (coach).

Kabaddi: Kashif Razzaq, Farhan Ali, Usman Ahmad, Muhammad Zohaib Niaz, Muhammad Jamshaid, Waqar Ali, Rahat Maqsood Ali, Badshah Gul

Triathlon: Hamza Asif, Ayesha Waqas, Abdul Ghaffar Gujjar (coach)

Wrestling: Muhammad Abdullah, Muhammad Asad Ullah, Muhammad Inam, Muhammad Gulzar, Naveed Afzal (Team official).

Officials: Muhammad Abubakar Ali, Imran Ahmad Khan, Sana Ali, Mian Qasim Rehman, Muhammad Hashim, Muqeet Asim Muhammad Shah .