Key Takeaways
- Anser Abbas qualifies for the men’s long jump final at the Asian Games.
- Abbas jumps 7.28 meters in the qualification round, his personal best on the international circuit.
- The final will be held on Monday, with Abbas competing for a podium place.
Pakistani athlete Anser Abbas has secured his place in the men’s long jump final at the Asian Games after a strong performance in the qualification round.
Abbas, who previously achieved a personal best of 7.69 meters at the Karachi National Games and 7.55 meters at the National Championship, recorded a 7.28-meter jump in Nagoya, Japan, on Sunday.
While his domestic performances are impressive, the 7.28-meter jump is considered his best on the international stage, according to sources.
Uzbekistan’s Anvar Anvarov led the qualification with an 8.00-meter jump, followed by India’s Murali Sreeshankar with 7.84 meters and Japan’s Yuki Hashioka with 7.74 meters.
Hong Kong’s Wong Pak Hang also recorded 7.28 meters but finished 13th and missed out on qualification.
The men’s long jump final will take place on Monday, with Abbas now set to compete for a place on the podium.
Abbas’s qualification is a significant achievement for Pakistani athletics, highlighting the country’s growing presence in international competitions.
