As much as nature has enriched Pakistan with various natural resources, it has also blessed Pakistanis with numerous natural talents. They don’t have much proper infrastructure and basic training facilities, In spite of that, they not only develop their natural abilities on their own, but also present their talents to the world.
In this article, we will share the story of one such athlete, who faced all these challenges, problems and limited resources, but showed his talent to professional world. Turning his hobby into a passion, he honed his skills on a professional level.
Born in 1998, Ammad, who hails from Quetta, started this dangerous and difficult sport Parkour at the age of 13. He says that in the beginning he had to face a lot of difficulties due to lack of facilities. There was no sufficient family support, but they were probably worried about what would happen to my future.
Despite all these problems, Ammad did not give up, but thanks to continuous hard work and effort, he made his name.
Ammad says that if he gets professional facilities and sponsorship, he can shine the name of Pakistan on the world level in the very best way.
Ammad said that despite the difficulties in this journey, he continued to move forward and achieved success.
In our country, if the youth are trained in positive activities and sports, they can fully express their true potential.
Ammad’s story is similar to that of many ordinary Pakistani players but one thing that makes Ammad unique from others is that he did not surrender to the circumstances, but made his own way through continuous hard work.
In my opinion, it is not only the responsibility of the government, but multinational companies and social institutions also have to come forward and support such talented players in full measure so that their skills can be fully utilized. And other newcomers in the society can also be encouraged to participate in positive and healthy practical activities.
Ammad says that if we want our youth to not involve in negative activities, then we have to attract our youth towards sports and we have to provide them basic facilities.
Because sports develop self-discipline and self-confidence in the youth and they can show their natural talent in a better way.
Ammad said that the media also has to play its role in this regard because the way cricket gets priority and publicity, the players of other sports should get coverage so that they can get public attention and appreciation.
In his recent interview to newspaper he said before switching to parkour completely, he had proved his mettle as an athlete by winning a gold medal in Wushu fighting system at the 2014 national championships held in Lahore, followed by two silver medals in Ju-Jitsu Newaza national championships.
Ammad has participated in the Army Wushu Championships (2015-2019) consecutively, the opening ceremony of all Pakistan T-20 Cricket Cup Quetta 2014, the opening ceremony of 2015 Ju Jitsu National Championship in Lahore, opening ceremonies of Wushu National Championships (2015-2021) consecutively, and the opening ceremonies of Football Championships 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019 and 2021, Ammad’s team has also performed in several commercials, and films such as Teefa In Trouble (2018) and Umro Ayaar (2021).
He said the credit of his success goes to his wife Binafsha Didar for supporting him for all the way.
Ammad believes if he has full support from Government and Corporate Sector he can make his country proud at heights level.
Ammad said that if there is proper training, coaching and financial support in Pakistan, Pakistani athletes can win many medals in Olympic and other world tournaments.
All that is required the athlete should be provided with facilities and given full support and the same status in society as athletes in developed countries has. We need to encourage our athletes.
