Pakistani International Badminton Star, Mahoor Shahzad, has made the nation proud in the field of sports by availing Badminton World Federation (BWF) fully-funded scholarship and became the first Pakistani female badminton player to achieve 133rd spot in the global ranking.
Mahoor took to her social media accounts on February 10 to announce the news of securing the title ‘National Champion of Pakistan’ consecutively five times and shared details of points scored in semi-final and final.
Alhumdulillah, I have become the NATIONAL CHAMPION of Pakistan for the FIFTH (5) Consecutive time. Not only I won the matches, but I displayed an exceptional performance despite having shin pain by winning Semifinal and Final with a score of 21-6, 21-13 and 21-6 21-7 respectively pic.twitter.com/AHoonVkmpZ
— Mahoor Shahzad (@OfficialMahoor) February 9, 2021
After a month on March 10, the 24-year-old Pakistani badminton player shared that she has been selected by Badminton World Federation (BWF) for fully-funded scholarship for the University of London’s PG Certificate in Sports Management.
BWF selected Mahoor as the best fit for their 100% scholarship out of 70 applicants from 35 countries.
Alhumdulillah I have been selected by Badminton World Federation (BWF) for their fully funded scholarship for University of London’s PG Certificate in Sports Management. There were 70 applicants from 35 countries, and BWF considered me the best fit for their ONLY 100% scholarship pic.twitter.com/EOEDOuqoZ4
— Mahoor Shahzad (@OfficialMahoor) March 10, 2021
In an interview with The Nation, the badminton star added that she has been working very hard to improve her international rankings and wished to represent Pakistan in the upcoming Olympics that will be conducted in Tokyo, Japan this year.
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Mahoor was the only Pakistani player to win a Gold medal in Pakistan International Series 2019, Nepal International Tournament 2018, and Pakistan International Series 2017.
She was awarded a Bronze Medal in Bulgaria International Tournament and Silver Medal in Pakistan International Series 2016.
Mahoor Shahzad after availing BWF fully-funded scholarship aims to get her name among top 100 international players and represent Pakistan in Olympics 2021.