ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s judo team has earned laurels for the country in theongoing Judo Championship being held in Nepal.

Pakistan team secured two gold and two silver medals in the ongoing SouthAsian Judo Championship being held in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Shah Hussain Shah defeated Sri Lanka’s Rathnayake Yasith in the final ofthe 100kg category securing a gold in the process. While Qaisar Khan whohad previously won bronze in the last edition of the championship, alsobagged a gold in the 90kg category.

On the other hand, Maryam and Humaira Ashiq secured silver in the women’sevent.

Maryam bagged a silver after she was defeated by an Indian participant inthe final of the 52kg category. While Humaira also lost to an Indianparticipantin the final.

Besides host Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka arealso participating in the three-day championship.

A total of 102 players will compete for seven gold, seven silver and 14bronze medals each in men’s and women’s individual categories in the eventtaking place from April21 to 24.