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Muhammad Anas Akhtar was born on 15th May, 2001 in Lahore. He has completed his Foundation in IT from Asia Pacific University, and is currently doing A-Levels.  In February 2014 , Anas started playing Badminton and he was only 13 years old at that time. As people noticed his talent and capability to take it on a higher level, Anas realised that he should start taking professional coaching. For that, he joined Defence Club and trained under the coaching of Sir Intikhab Akram .  Through receiving this coaching, Anas' game improved a lot. He learnt new techniques, as well as strengthened his skills. In the same year (2014), Anas played his 1st Professional Tournament , i.e, U-14 Inter-Provincial Tournament 2014 , in which he represented Team Punjab and bagged a Silver medal in Team Event. His major Badminton achievements are listed down below:  Under 14 Inter-Provincial tournament 2014 (Runners up in team event) Punjab Olympics 2015 (Men's Singles Silver and Men's Double...

Ariz Ali was born in Gujranwala on 1st August, 1996. Ariz is currently studying Bsc in Physical Education from GCU (Government College University). At the age of 19 , he started playing Badminton in a street nearby his house, but later on started training in indoor court. Ariz started receiving training from Ex-coach of Pakistan Railway team, Muhammad Akram , who was Ariz's first coach. Later on, he also trained under Coach Nadeem Butt , who also hails from Gujranwala, and is currently training under former National Champion, Umer Zeeshan. Ariz has also won medals for his university, as in 2018 , he was a part of GCU Badminton team , and won Silver medal in HEC Inter-university team event . In 2019 , he won a Bronze medal in the same event. In the same year, he also won a position of Runner's Up at All Punjab Championship (Men's Singles) . These achievements boosted his confidence as well as his enthusiasm. Ariz was also a part of trials of Punjab team in National Games ,...

Javeria Tahir was born on 11th March 1997 in Lahore, and has completed her Bachelors in Media studies. At the age of 15 , Javeria started playing Badminton and started developing a passion for it. She started getting a proper coaching, and for that she decided to join New Khan Club . In her whole game career uptil now, Javeria has trained under many coaches: Naeem Mughal, Sajid Ali, and Tayyab Sohail. She is currently representing SNGPL . Receiving this training proved to be of a huge benefit, and led her to win her first professional tournament at Quaid e Azam Games . In 2015 , Javeria was the winner at Punjab Youth Festival. The next year, National Junior (U-16 & U-19) Champion became Quaid-e-Azam Games Champion. Javeria has also played 2 International Series: Pakistan International Series 2018 and Buy Young Social Series Malaysia 2019. Every person during their pathway to success has people who pull them down. However, it is the presence of your loved ones and your suppor...

Yasir Ali was born on 12th August 1997 in Vietnam. He completed his Bachelor's in Information Technology from Superior University Lahore. He started to play outdoor Badminton in 2015 and 2 years later his beloved friend Qari Shoaib took him to play badminton at an indoor court in Micro badminton club Sialkot. Over there, Mr. Rizwan Rana taught him basic skills of Badminton and polished his technique.  He implemented his training in his first ever tournament: PCSIR Badminton open Lahore 2017. He became the Men's Singles Champion . In 2018, the youngster beat the former National Champions (MD), Irfan Saeed/ Azeem Sarwar in All Pakistan Kolo Tara Badminton Tournament in Hafizabad.  Moreover, he displayed fine Badminton skills in All Pakistan Ranking tournament in 2019 at Peshawar, where he reached Semi Finals ( Men's Doubles ). He did not hold back to dominate his division. Yasir Ali has clinched the Division title 2 consecutive times: Men's Doubles 2019 & Me...

Abuzar Bhatti was born on 8th October 1997 in Hafizabad. He is currently studying BSC (Hons) from Government College University Lahore.  Before Abuzar started playing professionally, Nadeem Sarwar coached him at school and District level. He played a major role for his team in Inter-Board Championship 2011 and bagged a gold medal. In 2013 , he took professional start and started playing in Vanike Club under the supervision of Coach Sarwar Shaheen .  In 2016 , Abuzar made National debut in National Championship, where he did not find the results he was expecting; he lost the 1st round of Men's Singles Qualifiers . In the same year, he represented his university in All Pakistan Inter-University tournament , where his team came out as the best. However, in 2017 his team had to settle for silver in the same tournament. Also, he participated in a District tournament where he won a silver medal in both Men's Singles and Men's Doubles . However, the results of next yea...

Raza Ali Adil was born on 7th September, 2002. He hails from Lahore and has completed his Intermediate from Government College (GC).  Raza, at the age of only 13, started playing Badminton in Iqbal Park Badminton Club, with help of his uncle and Coach Amir Shuja . Raza throughout his game career has had many coaches uptil now. After his 1st coach Amir Shuja, Raza did training under Coach Nadeem Javed, Waqas Ahmed & Atique Chaudary . Raza still goes to each one of them, works with them and has a lot to learn from them. Working under a great coach is super beneficial for any sportsman, in every way. The 1st professional tournament that Raza played was Punjab Junior Championship U-13,14 in Lahore. Following are some of Raza's major Badminton achievements:  U-13,14,15,17,19 Punjab champion  Won silver medal at National junior (U-19) Championships in Boys' Singles (Thrice) Won silver medal at National Junior (U-18) Championships in Boys' Doubles. Sargodha Open U-19 win...