KARACHI:

Boxer Fatima Zahra confirmed the first medal for Pakistan at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

She qualified for the -60 kg semifinals on Thursday night as she defeated her Algerian opponent, Hamda Melissa, 5-0 in the quarterfinal bout.

She booked her place among the last four and consequently, confirmed a bronze medal. The medal will be hers even if she loses her next bout.

"Our medal is confirmed, she has been very humble and has represented Pakistan, but now she is really performing better than before, she is in a great form," Pakistan Boxing Federation secretary Major Irfan Younis told The Express Tribune. "She is a very hard-working athlete, and finally her efforts are paying off. She has confirmed the bronze medal with this win.

"We

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