Pakistan etched its name in history at the South Asian Athletics Federation (SAAF) Cross Country Championships 2025, delivering a commanding performance at Fatima Jinnah Park, Islamabad. The host nation clinched double gold in both the senior 10km and junior 8km team events, marking a momentous achievement in regional athletics.
The country’s first gold came in the senior 10km cross country race, with Pakistan surging ahead of the competition, while Sri Lanka left with silver and Bangladesh with bronze. The junior 8km race witnessed another stellar showing, with Pakistan once again topping the podium, followed by Sri Lanka and Nepal in second and third place, respectively.
The South Asian Cross Country Championships 2025 saw participation from high-profile dignitaries, with ambassadors from Sri Lanka and Nepal, as well as senior diplomats from the Maldives and Sri Lanka, in attendance at this prestigious event.
Pakistan’s triumph was even more significant as this was the first-ever South Asian Cross Country Championship hosted by the country, further cementing the nation’s growing stature in athletics. The championship was supposed to take place last year, but was delayed due to adverse weather conditions at that time.
With two top podium finishes, Pakistan has set a new benchmark in regional athletics, and the performance at the SAAF Cross Country Championships 2025 could serve as a stepping stone toward greater international success in the future.