In a major breakthrough for Pakistan’s martial arts scene, Bano Kausar won gold at the 9th Asian Ju-Jitsu Championship held in Amman, Jordan, defeating India’s Richa Sharma in the final of the 48kg category.
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Bano Kausar Downs Indian Challenger to Win Ju-Jitsu Gold at 9th Asian ChampionshipBy Usama Mustafa | Published May 26, 2025 | 11:11 am
In a major breakthrough for Pakistan’s martial arts scene, Bano Kausar won gold at the 9th Asian Ju-Jitsu Championship held in Amman, Jordan, defeating India’s Richa Sharma in the final of the 48kg category.
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Her impressive win capped off a memorable tournament for Pakistan, which sent just six athletes—all self-funded—yet returned home with four medals.
This was Bano Kausar’s first time competing in the Asian Ju-Jitsu Championship, but she performed like a veteran. After beating Thailand’s Sugun Nutchaya in the semifinal, she held her nerve to overcome the experienced Indian opponent in the final. Already known as an Asian MMA champion, Bano has now made her mark in ju-jitsu as well, showing just how versatile and talented she is.
Her victory is even more impressive considering the challenges she faced. Pakistan’s small team of three men and three women had no financial support from the Pakistan Sports Board or Olympic Association. While other countries brought over 100 athletes, Pakistan competed with limited resources and still made history.
Bano Kausar wasn’t the only one who impressed in the tournament from Pakistan. Kainat Arif and Isra Waseem won bronze medals in team categories, while M. Ali Rashid and M. Yousaf Ali earned another bronze in the men’s event. With one gold and three bronze medals, Pakistan finished the event with real pride.