PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa athlete Salma Afridi has made history by winning one gold and two silver medals at the Look Sahaita 54th National Athletics Championship 2026, held at the NED University Athletics Track and PNS Karsaz in Karachi.
Representing the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Salma delivered an outstanding performance while continuing to balance her sporting career with her academic responsibilities. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Sports Sciences at the University of Central Punjab.
Her achievement has brought pride to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, her institution and the country.
Sports circles praised Salma’s performance, describing athletes of her calibre as a vital national asset. Sports analysts and local administrators also called upon Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi, the Director General of the KP Sports Directorate and relevant sports bodies to extend dedicated patronage, modern training facilities and sponsorship to her.
They said such support would help Salma compete at international level and contribute to raising Pakistan’s stature in global sports.
