Maliha Ali Becomes First Pakistani Woman to Reach IMMAF World Championship Final

Islamabad (Online): Pakistan’s Maliha Ali has made history by reaching the final of the IMMAF World Championship. She is the first Pakistani woman to reach the final of this international competition.

In the semi-final, Maliha Ali defeated Andrea Gabriela Guzman of Mexico, the Pan American champion. Her victory over the accomplished and skilled Mexican fighter is being described as a major milestone in her journey. Earlier, Maliha had also beaten a well-known European champion from Russia. In reaching the final, she defeated two of the strongest opponents in the world, a result that reflects her ability and sustained hard work.

After her win, Maliha Ali thanked Rizwan Aftab Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer of Activate, for his strong support. According to her, Activate is providing full support to athletes preparing for the world championship.

Maliha Ali’s success is being seen as an honour for Pakistan, as no Pakistani woman had previously reached the final of this world championship. All eyes are now on the final bout.