Gold medallist Sherbaz Marri given warm welcome in Quetta after Kazakhstan win

QUETTA: National fighter Sherbaz Marri, who brought honour to Pakistan and Balochistan by winning a gold medal at the Nomad MMA Championship in Kazakhstan, arrived in Quetta. He was given a warm welcome at the airport.

Those who received him included Assistant to the Home Department Babar Yousafzai, Director General Sports Balochistan Dr Yasir Bazai, officials of the Sports Department, family members, friends and a large number of citizens.

On the occasion, Babar Yousafzai and Dr Yasir Bazai congratulated Sherbaz Marri on his international success and gold medal. Assistant Director Activities Muhammad Asif Langau, Deputy Director Admin Jameel Ahmed and other Sports Department officials were also present.

Speaking to the media at the airport, Babar Yousafzai said Sherbaz Marri’s international success was a matter of pride for Balochistan and Pakistan. He said the vision of Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti and the Balochistan government was to fully encourage and support young people. He said the youth of Balochistan had immense talent and it was necessary to give them opportunities to move forward. He said the Balochistan government would continue to encourage and support young sportspeople.

Sherbaz Marri said it was an honour for him to win a gold medal for Pakistan at the Nomad MMA Championship. He said representing Pakistan and raising the national flag in Kazakhstan was a matter of pride. He thanked the Balochistan government and the Sports Department for their cooperation and encouragement on his road to success. He said he had worked very hard for the championship and had not lost heart despite difficulties.

He said his next goal was karate combat. He hoped the Sports Department would continue to support and back him in future.

Pakistan finished second overall at the Nomad MMA Championship, winning four gold and three bronze medals.