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- Shahzaib Rind from southwestern Balochistan beats Brazilian Luiz Victor Rocha in final match
- Pakistan diplomat Rabia Shafiq congratulates Rind for a “smashing fight and historic victory“
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has won the World Karate Combat Light Heavyweight Championship, state media reported on Thursday, as Shahzaib Rind beat Brazil’s Luiz Victor Rocha in the final in Singapore.
The World Karate Combat is a professional martial arts league which hosts events around the world, showcasing bouts between fighters from different weight classes and countries. The Light Heavyweight Championship is a specific weight class typically for fighters weighing between 175 to 205 pounds (79 to 93 kg).
“Pakistan’s Shahzaib Rind from Balochistan has won the World Karate Combat Light Heavyweight Championship in Singapore,” Radio Pakistan said on Thursday. “He defeated his Brazilian rival Luiz Victor Rocha in the final.
Pakistan High Commissioner to Singapore, Rabia Shafiq, congratulated Rind for the “smashing fight and historic victory” at the Karate Combat Singapore.
“You have done us all proud. Keep reaching new heights, champ! Shout out to Pakistanis in Singapore for a massive show of support,” she said in a post on the social media site X.
Earlier this year, Pakistan edged India out 2-1 in the Karate Combat 45 competition in Dubai, with an “unstoppable” Rind convincingly beating India’s Rana Singh to seal the win.
The fixture between the arch-rival neighbors was a much awaited one, especially due to the pre-match hype between fighters of the two countries.