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Pakistani athletes travel back after successful run in Imam Reza Cup

LAHORE: Pakistan athletics team received a warm reception from the officials of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) and Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) upon their arrival in the country after bagging five medals including two golds in the recently concluded Imam Reza International Cup held at Mashhad, Iran.

Pakistani athletes – Muhammad Yasir and Shajar Abbas, who shone in the recently held Athletic Cup by winning a gold medal apiece in the Javelin and 200-metres race, respectively in the event. received a warm welcome by the PSB and AFP officials here.

Sharoz Khan and Abdul Mueed Baloch, on the other hand, bagged a silver each in the High Jump and 400-metres race, respectively. Furthermore, Mueed also claimed a bronze medal in the 200m race.

The victorious athletes were welcomed by the PSB’s assistant director Mohammad Khalid along with other board officials and athletes.

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