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Malik Ghasif Raza- Junior (U-14) National Champion 2020

Malik Ghasif Raza was born on 24th August 2007 in Hafizabad. Currently, he is studying the last year of Matric. The current Junior (U-14) National Champion started his career at the age of 9. 

The role of a coach and a mentor was played by his father, Malik Hamid Raza (South Asian Level 1 Coach). He began professional training under the supervision of his father at City Badminton Club. The youngster has dominated his district along with the Junior (U-14) National circuit. He became District Champion (U-14) for the first time in 2018. Moreover, he participated in the District Championship (U-16) at the age of 13 and came out as the 2nd best Boy's Singles player.


In the same year (2019), he participated in the District Championship (U-18) and bagged a silver medal in Boy's Singles.


The young champion achieved wonders at such a young age, being a pride of Pakistan. He also helped his team (Gujranwala Board) achieve a Bronze medal in Inter-Board Championship (2020). Malik Ghasif Raza stood on the podium as the Junior (U-14) National Champion 2020 in Lahore. Malik Ghasif has big dreams and aspirations, and aims to become the National Champion of Pakistan in the senior category.


Written by: Muhammad Anas Akhtar (Admin FBCOP)

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