KP athlete Salma Afridi wins gold, two silvers at National Athletics Championship
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa athlete Salma Afridi has earned national recognition after winning one gold and two silver medals at the Look Sahaita 54th National Athletics Championship 2026 in Karachi.
The championship was held at the NED University Athletics Track and PNS Karsaz, where Salma delivered an impressive performance while representing the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
Salma, who is also continuing her education, is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Sports Sciences at the University of Central Punjab. Her achievement has been described as a moment of pride for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, her institution and the country.
Sports circles praised her performance, saying athletes with such potential are important national assets and deserve sustained support.
Sports analysts and local administrators called upon Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi, the Director General of the KP Sports Directorate and relevant sports bodies to extend proper patronage to Salma.
They also urged the provision of modern training facilities and sponsorship so she could prepare for international competitions and help raise Pakistan’s profile on the global sports stage.
