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Two Pakistani boxers go missing ahead of team’s return from CWG

BIRMINGHAM: Two Pakistani boxers went missing on Wednesday as the national boxing team started their return journey from the United Kingdom after participating in the recently concluded Commonwealth Games 2022.

According to the details, Pakistan Boxing Federation started the hunt for the missing athletes and immediately informed the relevant authorities about their disappearance.

“Police complaint has been lodged against the missing boxers while we are also in possession of their passports and other documents” confirmed Nasir Tung, Secretary Pakistan Boxing Federation.

Meanwhile, other members of the boxing team have left for the country without taking the missing boxers on board and will land at Islamabad Airport tonight.

It is pertinent to mention here that the national boxing team was comprised of five players and four officials that participated in the recently concluded event.

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