MASHHAD: Pakistani sprinter Shajar Abbas bagged a gold medal in the 200m race category while Muhammad Yasir claimed the medal in the javelin to take Pakistan’s tally to five in the ongoing Imam Reza International Athletics Tournament.
The 200m race category in the tournament, was majorly dominated by the Pakistani athletes as Shajar and Abdul Mueed Baloch claimed the gold and bronze medal respectively.
Shajar finished the 200m track in 20.91 seconds while Mueed did it a mere half-second late (21.41).
Earlier in the tournament, Mueed claimed the silver medal in the 400m category as he finished the track in 46.73 seconds. He also set a national record for the quickest 400-meter run.
Yasir, on the other hand, starred in the Javelin as he threw the spear furthest in the final 74.83 meters and bagged the goal for the country.
Following the amazing performances of the Pakistani athletes, the country’s overall tally of the medals has reached to five.
