Turkish envoy congratulated Pakistan on successfully holding the Asia-Pacific Goalball Championships 2025
Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Irfan Naziroglu congratulated the Pakistan Blind Sports Federation on the successful conduct of the IBSA Asia-Pacific Goalball Championships 2025. PHOTO: PAKISTAN SPORTS BOARD
Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Irfan Naziroglu congratulated the Pakistan Blind Sports Federation on successfully holding the IBSA Asia-Pacific Goalball Championships 2025, describing sports as an effective medium to promote friendship and healthy activities among nations.
He said Turkiye was keen to further strengthen sporting ties with Pakistan through mutual cooperation and exchange of expertise, adding that such collaborations foster unity, inclusivity, and peace.
President of the PBSF, Muhammad Waqas Warraich, is expected to visit Turkiye soon to explore avenues for deeper engagement in blind sports development.
The Turkish envoy expressed the hope that Pakistan would continue hosting more international sporting events, providing its athletes with greater exposure and opportunities to excel on the global stage.
He assured that Turkiye would continue to support PBSF and other initiatives aimed at empowering persons with disabilities through sports.
Senator Danesh Kumar graced the occasion as chief guest at the concluding ceremony, while Thailand’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Rongvudhi Virabutr, and officials from the Iranian Embassy were also present. The dignitaries distributed medals among the top-performing athletes and lauded their exceptional performances.
In the women’s final, China overcame their arch-rivals Japan 2–1 in a tightly contested encounter to successfully defend their title. Both sides exhibited remarkable defensive discipline and tactical control, but China maintained composure in the dying minutes to edge past Japan and retain their continental supremacy.
Earlier, South Korea secured the women’s bronze medal, outclassing Thailand 6–0 in a one-sided match that highlighted their superior precision and teamwork.
In the men’s final, powerhouse Iran maintained their dominance by defeating China 4–2 in a fiercely fought battle.
Iran combined tactical awareness with sharp finishing to capture another gold for their country. China fought hard but could not break through Iran’s well-organized defense.
