33-member Pakistan contingent to feature in 6th Asian Beach Games

A 33-member Pakistan contingent will feature in the 6th Asian Beach Games after being cleared by the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) to participate in the event scheduled from April 22 to 30 in Sanya, China

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Apr, 2026) A 33-member Pakistan contingent will feature in the 6th Asian Beach Games after being cleared by the Pakistan sports board (PSB) to participate in the event scheduled from April 22 to 30 in Sanya, China.

The PSB has granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the national contingent, subject to necessary clearances from the relevant ministries.

According to the official list, Pakistan will compete in five disciplines—athletics, handball, ju-jitsu, kabaddi and wrestling—with a total of 33 members comprising athletes, coaches and officials.

In athletics, a four-member contingent will represent Pakistan, including one coach and three athletes.

Handball will have the largest representation with an 11-member squad, consisting of one coach and 10 athletes.

The ju-jitsu team comprises three members, including one coach and two athletes.

Kabaddi will be represented by a 10-member contingent, featuring two coaches, six athletes and two reserve players.

In wrestling, five members will take part, including one team official and four athletes.

The Asian Beach Games offer an important international platform for Pakistani athletes to gain exposure and showcase their talent at the continental level.

Contingent members:

Athletics (4): Rafique Ahmed (Coach), Sami Ullah, Miss Tameen Khan, Miss Faiza Riaz

Handball (11): Azhar Ul Haq (Coach), Mudassar Shahzad, Kashif Ali, Asif Ali (Sr), Asif Ali (Jr), Imran Khan, Hazrat Hussain, Muhammad Shahid Bashir, Muaz Ali, Ahmad Hassan Baig, Muhammad Saim

Ju-Jitsu (3): Liaqat Ali (Coach), Shazab, Miss Ambreen Tariq

Kabaddi (10): Rahat Maqsood Ali (Coach), Badshah Gul (Coach), Kashif Razzaq, Farhan Ali, Muhammad Jamshaid, Muhammad Zohaib Niaz, Usman Ahmad, Waqar Ali, Umair Khan (Reserve), Afaq Khan (Reserve)

Wrestling (5): Naveed Afzal (Team Official), Muhammad Inam, Muhammad Gulzar, Muhammad Abdullah, Muhammad Asad Ullah