KARACHI: Since there are tens of thousands of runners gathered for the 129th Boston Marathon on April 21, a group of 18 Pakistani runners, both from Homeland and Daspura, are ready to make history.
Of these, two runners based in Karachi, Danish Elahi and Faisal Shafi, will try the Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon in the traditional shalwar shirt of Pakistan, which aims to end less than four hours on one of the world’s most difficult challenges.
While Danish and Faisal are like a world record, five other people (including six Danish Elahi) will complete their six -star finisher journey in Boston, which will join a elite group of athletes who have all Abbott World Marathon Majers (Boston, New York, Berlon, Chicago, Chicago, Chicago, Berlon, Berlon, Berlon, Chicago, Chicago, Chicago, Chicago, Chicago, Chicago, Chicago, Berlon, Chicago, Chicago, Chicago, Chicago, Chicago, Chicago, Chicago, Chicago, Chicago, Berlon, Chicago).
Adnan Gandhi, Heera Diwan, Yusra Bokhari, Nizar Nayani and Jamal Khan are among the runners who will complete their 6th World Major Marathon on Monday.
The Boston marathon, which is the world’s oldest annual marathon, will see more than 50,000 participants this year, which is estimated that there are a million spectators on the way to Hopkinton to Boylistin Street. About 20 miles 20 miles are known for their traumatic hills, especially the notorious heart break hill, the race race even tests even the most experienced runners.
This is not just about personal success but also about national pride and flexibility.
The global record attempt in national clothing
Danish Elahi and Faisal Shafi’s attempt to set a world record for the fastest marathon in the shalwar shirt has already drawn attention. As Divine has explained, this idea was born of an international stage of desire to represent Pakistan.
In an interview to Divine News, Geo News told Geo News, “Faisal wanted me to represent this final, six -star marathon more than just six star but also succeed for record books for Pakistan as a Pakistani.” “We will represent Pakistan in Boston, which will include 50,000 strange runners, which are visible more than a million people, not only in our national dress but in our national colors (Green and White). I want some people to remember Pakistan there and everywhere in the world.”
Shafi, who imagined this idea, emphasized cultural importance. “This idea was to represent Pakistan and present an image of our culture on the global platform,” he said. “It’s not just about the world record, it is about to present a soft picture of Pakistan and our culture in the world record books.”
The current non -governmental benchmark was arranged by Canada -based Prakash Benisety in 2018, which tried to do so but lost the fourth hour mark. Divine and Shafi’i, however, are confident in their preparations, though they recognize training in traditional clothing, which presented unique challenges.
Shafi, citing logistic obstacles in finalizing the Guinness documents, acknowledged that “we have not experienced the long -run long run in Shalwar Qamaz during training.” In the meantime, be hoping for the Divine: “Hopefully, this will not be a challenge, and we will pass through.”
Six stars and a dream: Pakistani runners complete their marathon Majers’ journey
For Danish Divine, Adnan Gandhi, Heera Diwan, Josra Bokhari, Nizar Niyani, and Jamal Khan, Boston, have identified the end of years of dedication. Completing all six world marathons is a rare feat.
Azan Gandhi, who is a Karachi -based runner, is playing an important role in promoting Pakistan’s marathon culture. Boston’s journey was especially compatible with Ramadan.
He confessed, “I was secretly upset about going to Boston this year because it meant that I would need training during Ramadan in six weeks.” Nevertheless, the running community rallied behind it. He added, “My running friends trained with me almost every night. I went about 400 km away in March, and almost all of them were with SVRC members.”
Gandhi described the London marathon 2022 as his standout race. “From the Expo to the Organization, the support of the race – the entire marathon experience was just outstanding.” And, after Boston, it aims to further enhance Pakistan’s marathon scene. Adnan said, “In one country in the size of Pakistan, we should have 3 to 5 marathons a year.”
This year, only four Pakistani Origin women running Boston, the race is the end of a 14 -year journey.
“This will be a lot of emotional end for me,” he said, “Hira told Geo in an interview,” Work, life and now being a mother after being the same mother, discipline for training – all increases. ”
And, according to diamond, she wants to enjoy the atmosphere during her race at the Boston marathon instead of worrying at any time.
“I am excited to run a race where I am not paying attention to any time but taking all the environment,” he said. Boston has a left -handed thing on Hairford, Bavelson.
He said that the training of the Boston marathon was especially tough during Ramadan. He reminded, “Many hills! And some are alone in the morning.” Nevertheless, its focus is on impressing more Pakistani women to run.
“I hope more women will be encouraged to get out and start running,” he said. He explained, “Sometimes in our culture, it is difficult to tell why you run these long distances, and it is even more difficult as a difficult female runner.”
Despite the challenges, they see progress, “With run clubs like SVRC, now there is an environment where women can feel more safe and more help.”
Danish Elahi, who is also trying the world record with Faisal Shafi, will also complete the 6th Major Marathon on Monday to get a 6 -star final seed.
“This means the world for me, it is not just a success for me, but it is a tribute to my family, especially my parents, wives and children, for Pakistan,” Danish said before his flight to Boston. It is represented for Pakistan on the global platform and for our local running community in the future.
Of the 18 Pakistani runners in Boston, nine are based in the United States, others are from the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan themselves. His participation indicates the global spread of Pakistan’s running community.
Dr. Salman Khan, who is one of the most experienced most experienced, Aamir Butt, four times, and four times. Meanwhile, Sadiq Shah, Ayaz Abdullah, Abdul Rahman and Amin Macawati are among the runners who travel directly from Pakistan to return home to growing games.
For these athletes, Boston is more than just a race, this is an opportunity to renew the impression about Pakistan.
The divine said, “This gives me goosebps.” “It is the dream of every player to represent his country globally, wear flags on his chest, and blow it high once it is finished. It is about showing the world’s soft image of Pakistan and removing their minds from the negatives.”
Since Runners compete to the last extent on Heart Break Hill and Bavelson Street, their advance will not only take a personal desire but also to embrace the marathon for more Pakistanis and to see the world in a new light.
Pakistani list, including Pakistan and Daspura, runners
1. Dr. Salman Khan
2. Aamir Butt
3. Jamal Khan
4. Nizer Niani
5. Hera Diwan
6. Salman Elias
7. Yosra Bokhari
8. Sarah Lodhi
9. Sadiq Shah
10. Adnan Gandhi
11. Ayaz Abdullah
12. Danish Divine
13. Amin Makati
14. Abdul Rahman
15. Faisal Shafi’i
16. Amir Malik
17. Qamar Zia
18 Dr. Ravia Bokhari
