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Shajar Abbas: Pakistan's fastest man sets sights on Olympic glory

Shajar currently holds Pakistan’s national record of 20.85 seconds in 200m and 10.34 seconds in 100m

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Pakistan's sprint sensation, Shajar Abbas, is embarking on an exciting new chapter in his athletic career. Having established himself as the country's fastest man in the 100m sprint, Abbas is now shifting his focus to the 400m event, driven by an unrelenting passion to push beyond his limits and achieve greatness.

Shajar won gold, 100m, and a bronze, 200m, medal at the Qosanov Memorial Athletics Championships in Almaty, Kazakhstan, in 2022. He also clinched gold in 200m in Imam Reza Cup in Iran in 2022.

In 2022, Shajar became the first Pakistani sprinter to qualify for the Commonwealth Games finals.

Shajar currently holds Pakistan’s national record of 20.85 seconds in 200m and 10.34 seconds in 100m.

With his sights firmly set on the Olympics, Abbas is more determined than ever to make a lasting impact on the world of sprinting. His ultimate goal is not only to bring glory to Pakistan but also to inspire a new generation of young athletes, demonstrating that with hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment, anything is possible.

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