Lahore: 11-year-old Pakistani cricketer Mahnoor Ali is once again making headlines for his amazing talent and achievements. The veteran star won 3-1 to claim gold in the Penang Malaysia Open 2024 U-13 category.
It has been generously supported by Bilquis and Abdul Razak Dawud (BARD), who have been the pillars of their success and growth in this tournament.
PBA 20 Penang Malaysia Junior Open, ASF’s Platinum tournament in the Asian Junior Super Series, is recognized as one of the toughest tournaments in Asia. It was his second gold medal in the Penang Junior Open 2024 U-13 category, another milestone.
In the past, he won the gold medal in the Australian Junior Open 2024, won the U-11 title in the 2022 Penang (Malaysia) Open Blue Championship and placed 7th in the U-13 category. Borneo Junior 2023.
Abdul Razak Dawud said, “Mahnur has been an asset to our foundation. The success of the Penang Junior Open 2024 demonstrates the Foundation’s commitment to nurturing young Pakistani athletes in sports. Its success demonstrates the transformative impact of our support in promising talents like Mahnoor to succeed on the international stage. We believe in inspiring more young athletes to reach their full potential and fostering a future where passion and opportunity come together.”
The athlete has collected a total of 15 medals and currently holds 5 international titles, continuing to bring pride to the language and country.
The competition brings together the world’s youngest players. This win is a great achievement for Pakistan in international blue belts and will further enhance the country’s growing talent in the sport.
Mehreen Dawud shared her thoughts on Mahnoor’s latest gold medal win and highlighted Mahnoor’s importance and impact: “Mahonor’s success is a clear example of the determination and funding to support exceptional talent. His achievements resonate far beyond the blue court, inspiring a new generation of athletes to dream big and achieve greatness.”
The Bilquis and Abdul Razak Dawood Foundation (BARD) has always played a vital role in nurturing talent and paving the way for a successful career for many. The fund’s initiative believes in changing fortunes by helping talented individuals realize their potential to become champions in their chosen fields. The aim of the fund is to develop strong and confident individuals with special emphasis on developing and improving skills.