Aashiq Nazeer wins gold at WBC Muay Thai event, marks milestone for Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan fighter Aashiq Nazeer has won a gold medal in the senior category at a WBC Muay Thai event, marking what local Muay Thai officials describe as a historic achievement for the country.

According to Sri Lanka Muay Thai, Nazeer secured the title after a hard-fought campaign, earning Sri Lanka’s first senior-category gold medal at a WBC Muay Thai competition.

The achievement has been hailed by the local governing body as a major milestone for the sport in Sri Lanka and an inspiration for the next generation of athletes.

“Aashiq celebrates a hard-fought win and the first-ever Senior Category Gold Medal for Sri Lanka. Every sacrifice, every round and every moment led to this unforgettable achievement,” Sri Lanka Muay Thai said in a social media post. (Newswire)

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