Ayesha Ayaz (born c. 2011) is a Pakistani taekwondo practitioner.[1] She is the country's youngest female practitioner having started practicing this martial art at the age of 3[2] and made her international debut at 8.[3] She is also the youngest national champion.[4]
Ayesha Ayaz | |
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| Born | Mingora, Swat, Pakistan |
Background edit
Ayaz was born to Ayaz and Bushra Naik in Swat Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Her father is the coach of Pakistan's national team while her mother is a double national champion.[4] Her father also runs a martial arts training academy in Swat.[4][2] She has two brothers, both of whom are also taekwondo practitioners.[2]
Career and accomplishments edit
Ayaz is the youngest competitor to win a bronze medal for Pakistan in 27 kg category at the Al-Fujairah Open Taekwondo Championship in Dubai in 2019.[citation needed]
In Feb 2020, the talented young athlete[5] earned a gold medal[6] in 34 kg category at the 8th Al-Fujairah Open Taekwondo Championship in Dubai.[7]
Besides her global achievements,[8] Ayaz has secured the title of district champion five times. She has remained provincial champion twice. Moreover, she takes pride in being a national taekwondo champion thrice.[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ "Ayesha Ayaz, Pakistan's youngest taekwondo star". BOL News. 2020-02-03. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
- ^ a b c "Swat girl wins gold in Dubai Taekwondo championship". The Express Tribune. 2020-02-02. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
- ^ "Meet Ayesha Ayaz, Pakistan's youngest taekwondo star". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
- ^ a b c Team, Cutacut Editorial (2018-03-07). "#WomanCrushWednesday: All the women you need in your life". cutacut. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
- ^ Webdesk (2020-02-02). "Ayesha Ayaz: Swat girl wins gold in Dubai Taekwondo". Daily The Azb. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
- ^ "Pakistan's youngest female athlete wins gold medal in Taekwondo Championship". MM News TV. 2020-02-03. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
- ^ Daur, Naya (2020-02-03). "Nine-Year-Old Taekwondo Champion Ayesha Ayaz From Swat Wins Gold In Dubai". Naya Daur. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
- ^ "Pakistan's youngest athlete Ayesha Ayaz dedicates int'l win to PM Imran". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2020-11-30.