Karachi's Asim Khan Just Won Pakistan's First Medal at the Asian Games
The mixed martial artist dedicates his bronze medal to the Pakistan Army after reaching the semi-finals in the 2026 Asian Games.
Karachi's Asim Khan wins Pakistan's first medal at the 2026 Asian Games, securing bronze in mixed martial arts and dedicating it to the Pakistan Army.
Pakistani mixed martial artist Asim Khan dedicated his bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games to the Pakistan Army, thanking the Pakistan Olympic Association and Pakistan Sports Board for their support. The Karachi native secured Pakistan's first medal of the Games in the mixed martial arts event.
How He Got There
Khan was beaten in the semi-final, but reaching the final four automatically guaranteed him bronze under the competition's format. His official medal ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday.
The Bottom Line
Pakistan's medal count at these Asian Games starts with Asim Khan — a bronze earned through a semi-final run that he chose to dedicate straight back to the institutions and army he credits with getting him there.
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