Sana Mir: (Cricketer)
Sana Mir, the cricket legend changed the face of women cricket in Pakistan. At a very young age (just five years old) she discovered her passion for cricket. She started off playing street cricket with her brothers. Pursuing her career as an engineer, Sana took a 360-degree turn and became a cricketer by profession. She got name and fame after she became the proud captain of the Pakistan Women’s Cricket team. She won gold medal twice in Asian Games 2010 and 2014.
Naseem Hameed: (Athlete)
Naseem Hameed became a sports celebrity after wining a gold medal in the 100 metres race at the 2010 South Asian Games in Dhaka. Giving a remarkable performance in the tournament, she silenced mocking tongues of the society and got fame as South Asia’s fastest woman. Winning the 100-metre in 11.81 seconds the “Queen of Tracks” became the pride of the nation. Now she is serving as a coach at Aman Foundation and also trains underprivileged children in Korangi.
Samina Baig: (Mountaineer)
Samina Khayal Baig is the world’s most youngest Muslim woman mountaineer and Pakistan’s first fearless female to have scaled startling heights of seven summits: Mount McKinley, Mount Elbrus, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Aconcagua, Carstensz Pyramid, Mount Vinson and Mount Everest. Turning her childhood fantasy of conquering mountains into a full-blown living reality Samina is still determined about her goal to continue hosting the green flag on icy peaks to prove to the world that Pakistani women are second to none in any sphere of life.
Hajra Khan: (Footballer)
At a very young age (14) Hajra Khan, an avid soccer player was set to claim countless victories. Consistently bagging top scorer awards at various tournaments, nobody could stop Khan to fly over borders and shine internationally. The winner of 2011’s South Asian Beach Games held in Sri Lanka, Hajra is also the only athlete in the history of Pakistan’s women football to record 100 goals in her club career. At such a young age, the sports star has proved herself as not only the finest football player, but also a bonafide role model for all the women in the sports industry. She surely achieved in her career what many fail to do in such a short time.
Maria Toorpakay Wazir: (Squash)
The gallant girl from Bannu, Maria Toorpakay Wazir broke all stereotypical walls to pursue her passion for squash. Disguising herself as a boy initially, Maria used to play with her brothers on the streets of her volatile hometown. Despite life-threats from extremists group, she kept playing squash. Maria won the 1st ever women’s event in the Nash Cup in Canada, the Southwest Squash Open and the Liberty Bell Open.
Twinkle Sohail: (Weightlifter)
Hailing from Pakistan’s Christian community, Twinkle Sohail dazzled the world at a tender age of 19. The teenager created history by grabbing gold at 2015 Asian Bench Press Championship. Sparkling like a star, Twinkle is the first female Pakistani power lifter who won this victory, that too at her debut in the sport.
Irfah Wali & Aminah Wali: (Skiing)
The skiing sisters from Gilgit-Baltistan mark participation in various international tournaments with Irfah grabbing gold and Amina seizing silver medal respectively in the first South Asian Winter Games 2011. This dynamic duo are truly a beacon of light for all females in Pakistan, inspiring them to break barriers and chase their dreams!
Palwasha Bashir: (Badminton)
Stamping down the patriarchal setup in Pakistan is the 28-year-old, hard-working badminton player Palwasha Bashir. Initially rising as a star on a national level by winning back-to-back national titles, the badminton beauty created a sensation after she brought home a bronze medal winner for South Asian Federation (SAF) games 2010. For Palwasha, the sky is the limit and she vows to make her nation swell with pride by bringing in more accolades.
Rubab Raza: (Olympic Swimmer)
Ruling the waves is Pakistan’s first ever female Olympic swimmer, Rubab Raza. She was just 13 when she competed at Olympics of 2004 in a 50-meter freestyle. At SAF 2004, she achieved two silver medals and one bronze medal. Today, athletes in her field like Kiran Khan and Anum Bandey look up to their senior as she emerged as a role model for all budding female swimmers.
Sadia Sadaf: (Cyclist)
Cycling her way to success is the sports superstar, Sadia Sadaf. Little do people know, but Sadaf held a silver medal at SAF 2010. Sources reveal that Sadaf was suffering from Hepatitis C and seemingly vanished from the sports sphere. However, she will remain a hero for the ladies and a champion in the sports history of Pakistan.
Rabia Ashiq: (Athlete)
Rabia Ashiq ran the 800 meter dash for Pakistan in the 2012 London Olympic Games. She was a wild card entry to the tournament and ran in memory of her recently deceased friend and sprinter Muneeb Akhtar.
Kulsoom Hazara: (Martial Artist)
Kulsoom is a martial artist who has won 6 medals at the South Asian games most recently she won a gold medal at the South Asian Karate Championship.
Sarah Mahboob Khan: (Tennis Player)
Has been a leading figure in tennis for the past 11 years, has played at national and international level and now has signed to play for the University of New Mexico
Shahlyla Baloch: (Tennis Player)
Shahlyla Ahmadzai Baloch was a Pakistani professional footballer who played as a forward for Balochistan United and the Pakistan national women’s team
