Iqbal Ali Khan from Chitral Secures Third Position Among Pakistani Runners at Istanbul Marathon
ISTANBUL: Pakistani runner Iqbal Ali Khan, who belongs to Karimabad Chitral, delivered a solid performance at the 48th Istanbul Marathon, securing third position among 18 Pakistani runners who successfully completed the internationally renowned race.
Iqbal Ali Khan completed the challenging 42.195-kilometre marathon in an impressive time of 3 hours, 23 minutes and 58 seconds, earning a place among the top three Pakistani finishers in this prestigious international sporting event.
The Istanbul Marathon is recognized as the world’s only intercontinental marathon, offering runners a unique opportunity to cross the Bosphorus Bridge from Asia to Europe before finishing at the historic Sultanahmet Square.
The 48th edition attracted international participation and holds World Athletics Gold Label status, making Iqbal Ali Khan’s achievement particularly noteworthy.
His performance represents a commendable accomplishment for Pakistani runners and highlights the growing participation of Pakistani athletes in internationally recognized endurance events.
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