Islamabad: Pakistan’s Firasat Ali, a former bicycle puncture repairer from Multan, won a gold medal at the 57th Asian Bodybuilding Championship in Thailand. Ali competed in the junior 75kg category, where he defeated three Indian contestants and one Afghan athlete to secure the top spot.

According to Radio Pakistan, Secretary General Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation, Sohail Anwar, stated that Ali’s victory is an inspiration for the nation’s youth.