Navy won the men’s 4x100m relay in 42.00 seconds, while WAPDA claimed the women’s relay title in 48.63 seconds.

WAPDA emerged as the overall champions in both the men’s and women’s categories at the 54th National Athletics Championship, securing 27 gold medals as Maria Bibi set a national record in the women’s 5,000 metres on the final day at NED University.

WAPDA topped the overall standings with 17 gold medals in the men’s events and 10 in the women’s competition. Navy finished second with nine gold medals, while the Higher Education Commission (HEC) secured third place with eight.

Maria Bibi Breaks National Record

Maria Bibi clocked 19 minutes and two seconds to win the women’s 5,000m, breaking the previous national record of 19:04.05 set by Olympian Rabia Ashiq in 2012.

WAPDA’s Nazia Ehsan claimed silver in 19:49.50, while HEC’s Goonish Batool finished third in 20:10.80.

Shajar Abbas Wins Men’s 200m

WAPDA sprinter Shajar Abbas won the men’s 200m in 20.75 seconds. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Attaullah finished second in 20.90 seconds, while HEC’s Haseeb Ahmed secured bronze in 21.40 seconds.

In the women’s 200m, HEC’s Khaula Umar Khan claimed the title in 24.80 seconds. Sindh’s Iqra Riaz finished second, followed by WAPDA’s Malaika Shehzadi in third place.

Navy and WAPDA Dominate Other Events

Navy’s Usman Ghani won the men’s high jump with a clearance of 1.96 metres, while WAPDA’s Sohail Amir secured the men’s 5,000m title in 15:16.20.

Navy won the men’s 4x100m relay in 42.00 seconds, while WAPDA claimed the women’s relay title in 48.63 seconds.

WAPDA also secured victories in the men’s triple jump and hammer throw, along with several other field events.

Navy’s Amtil Rehman was among the standout athletes, winning four gold medals, while Shajar Abbas finished the championship with three golds.

The championship was held under the supervision of the Athletics Federation of Pakistan and organised by the Sindh Athletics Association, with support from Lok Sahaita.