Views expressed by Pak Athletes participating in Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

1.      Arshad Nadeem – Athletics

I am glad to qualify for participation in Tokyo Olympics Japan, 2020 and feel proud that I represent my country in Tokyo Olympics. My training for said competition is at par. I am working hard to compete for top honor & Inshallah, hope I shall perform well & win medal for my country.

2.      Najma Parveen – Athletics

It was immense pleasure for me that I have attained Universality Place for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. It was my dream that I participate in such a mega event and represent my country and bring laurel for my country around the World.

3.      Mahoor Shahzad - Badminton

I, Mahoor Shahzad from Pakistan, am looking forward for the mega event in Japan i.e. Tokyo Olympics 2020. I am excited to play at the sports arena and give my absolute best. It is my first appearance in Olympics and I am hoping for a great journey at an amazing place like Japan. It is great to see that Japanese government is doing a great job to host Olympics in a pandemic situation and regulating Covid-19 SOPs to ensure the safety of athletes.

4.      Shah Hussain Shah - Judo

My name is Shah Hussain Shah and I am an Olympian, Asian Bronze, Commonwealth Games Silver, South Asian Games Gold Medalist and current National Champion in Judo. I struggled hard ALHAMDOLILLAH qualified for Tokyo Olympic which is a dream of millions of athletes. It is a moment of great honour and pleasure for me to represent Pakistan in world’s biggest & most colorful event. I believe that it is just because of support of my family, Pakistan Army & National Sports bodies of Pakistan.

5.      Ghulam Mustafa Bashir - Shooting

I am very excited to participate in the Tokyo Olympics in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event. I worked very hard to improve my mental, physical condition and tech expertise essentially required for shooting. Hoping for a warm welcome and good competition environment in Japan.

6.      Khalil Akhtar - Shooting

Dream of participating in the Olympics is finally coming true. It's time to deliver whatever I have learnt and trained myself for. I am coming to Japan to enjoy the hospitality of people and to enjoy.

7.      Gulfam Joseph – Shooting

After winning the Olympic quota in my debut international match, I have focused on my training to perform well in the Olympics.  Participating in the Olympics and that too in Japan is very fascinating for me. Looking forward to shoot good in competition and to visit beautiful Tokyo.

8.      Haseeb Tariq – Swimming

My name is Syed Muhammad Haseeb Tariq and I’ll be competing in the swimming events in the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. I am very excited about travelling to Japan and participating in the highest level of sports. Looking forward to having a great but safe experience in Japan. 

9.      Bisma Khan - Swimming

On behalf of the Athletes in Pakistan, I Bisma Khan will like to thank you for hosting us in Tokyo Japan. We the athletes are looking forward to our stay in Tokyo. We know within our heart our stay will be an exciting experience. We will like to also take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to the embassy of Japan In Islamabad Once again Thank you .

10.    Talha Talib - Weightlifting

My name is Talha Talib and I am going to Tokyo Olympics 2020 to compete in 67kg category of Weightlifting. It is after 45 years that I will be competing in Weightlifting competition as Pakistani. Tokyo Olympics is the highest event and I am looking forward to represent and honour for my country. The efforts of all the Olympic members including associations and authorities are appreciable. It will be a great event for me. 

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