UAF honors its student for becoming National Boxing Champion 2026

FAISALABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 13th Apr, 2026) University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) has arranged a ceremony in honor of UAF student Alishba Kamal who was declared the National Boxing Champion of 2026 in the Featherweight category.

UAF Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali presided over the ceremony while Dean Faculty of Agriculture Dr Ghulam Murtaza, boxing star Alishba Kamal, Chairman Sports board Dr. Haroon Zaman, Director Sports Muhammad Atif Bhatti, Coach Rizwan Khan and others also spoke on the occasion.

UAF spokesman said that this championship was organized under the aegis of Pakistan Boxing Federation and Pakistan Army in which Alishba Kamal, the student of sixth-semester student of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at University of Agriculture Faisalabad, won gold medal in the said category.

Dr. Zulfiqar Ali said that Alishba Kamal’s success is a shining example of hard work and sportsmanship that encourages young to move forward with confidence and dedication to fulfill their dreams.

He said, "We have to bring the younger generation into the field of sports.

UAF is taking all possible steps to attract students from Asar to Maghrib prayers to the playgrounds."

He also mentioned the steps taken in Australia to promote sports among the younger generation.

The UAF Vice Chancellor announced free education for Alishba on this achievement.

Dr Ghulam Murtaza said that Alishba Kamal's success would encourage other students to actively participate in sports and achieve a prominent position at the national and international levels.

Alishba Kamal said that her success is the result of prayers of her teachers and parents which gave her courage, hardworking and quest and she achieved this unique honor.

Chairman Sports Board Dr. Haroon Zaman, while appreciating Alishba’s determination, said that such successes are a reflection of the fact that the university is providing a conducive environment for the promotion of sports along with educational activities.

He said that the second largest women's sports complex in the country is established at the UAF.