The Crown of Lyari Boxing Championship successfully concluded at Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University, Lyari, bringing together emerging boxing talent and promoting sports development among underprivileged youth.
The Haamid Ismail Foundation organised the championship with the support of the Pakistan Boxing Federation, Sindh Boxing Association and Karachi Division Boxing Association.
Young athletes displayed their boxing skills, determination and sportsmanship across multiple weight categories, highlighting Lyari’s longstanding contribution to Pakistan’s boxing talent.
Office-bearers of boxing associations, renowned Lyari boxer Allah Bakhsh and other prominent personalities attended the event as special guests. Famous Sindhi singer Asghar Khoso also made a special appearance to encourage young athletes and express solidarity with the people of Lyari.
Haamid Ismail Eyes Olympic Opportunities for Lyari Boxers
Speaking at the championship, Haamid Ismail, founder of the Haamid Ismail Foundation, said Lyari had long served as a major centre of boxing talent in Pakistan.
However, he noted that financial difficulties, inadequate training facilities and limited opportunities continued to prevent many promising young athletes from reaching their full potential.
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“Our dream is to see talented young boxers from Lyari excel at national and international competitions and ultimately represent Pakistan at the Olympic Games, bringing pride and recognition to the country,” Haamid Ismail said.
He added that the foundation actively works in education, access to clean drinking water, community welfare and sports development.
Supporting underprivileged athletes and creating opportunities for young talent to progress remain among the foundation’s key priorities.
Championship Features 13 Weight Categories
The Crown of Lyari Boxing Championship featured 13 weight categories, including four women’s and nine men’s divisions, providing emerging athletes with opportunities to demonstrate their abilities.
Women’s Category Winners
| Weight Category | Winner | 48 kg | Sehar Raees | 51 kg | Bakhtawar | 54 kg | Ayesha Turk | 57 kg | Asma |
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Men’s Category Winners
| Weight Category | Winner | 48 kg | Faizan | 51 kg | Najaf | 54 kg | Arsalan Taimor | 57 kg | Kamran | 60 kg | Naseeb Ullah | 63.5 kg | Zubair | 67 kg | Hasan Ali | 75 kg | Faqeer Muhammad | 80 kg | M. |
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The organisers announced prize money of Rs50,000 for winners and Rs20,000 for runners-up, recognising the dedication, hard work and achievements of participating athletes.
Foundation Promotes Boxing and Youth Development
The championship aimed to provide talented but underprivileged young athletes from Lyari with opportunities to advance their sporting careers and compete at higher levels.
The initiative also sought to strengthen grassroots boxing, encourage participation in sports and support the development of Pakistan’s future boxing talent.
By bringing young athletes, sports organisations and prominent personalities together, the Crown of Lyari Boxing Championship highlighted the potential of local talent and the importance of investing in opportunities for emerging boxers.
Haamid Ismail said the foundation remained committed to supporting young athletes and helping them pursue their ambitions in national and international competitions.
