Jr. Shah Hussain Shah, 23 is hoping to get medal for Pakistan in Rio Olympic; he will be competing in Judo competition, 100kg weight category.
Twenty eight years after Hussain Shah from Lyari, who won bronze medal, Pakistan’s only Olympic boxing medal at Seoul Olympics, his son Shah Hussain Shah is now set to represent Pakistan in the greatest extravaganza of sports.
Jr. Shah Hussain told a local media, “I am proud to be known as the son of Hussain Shah. His performances, achievements and victories are morale boosting for me, I have reached to this milestone of playing Olympics by looking at my father’s sporting achievements.”
While filling himself with passion he added, “I have worked really hard, have trained with top Judokas here in Japan and I am looking forward to giving my best on the day of my fight.”
Young Olympian, who is also known as Shah Baba in his family, has been fully supported by his Father Legendary Hussain Shah, who won bronze medal in 1988. He said, “I am very confident that Shah Baba will win the medal for the country, he has worked really hard and as a sportsman, I can foresee his success”
“When I went to take part in the Olympics, I was empty handed. I didn’t get any facility but Shah Baba has got everything which can make him keep his chin up and I am sure he’ll make everyone proud,” said the legendary Pakistani boxer.
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