Ethiopia\u2019s Tadese Takele wins men\u2019s race with time of 2:03:23
\n KARACHI
\nPakistani runners made their mark at the Tokyo Marathon 2025, with Bilal Ehsan and Kaukab Sarwar leading the charge as the fastest male and female participants from the country at the Tokyo Marathon.
\nThe Tokyo Marathon was a personal triumph for Kaukab Sarwar, the Karachi-based runner.
\nShe crossed the finish line in 3 hours, 52 minutes, and 25 seconds. She not only achieved her goal of completing the race under four hours but also became the fastest Pakistani woman in the event.
\n\u201cThis was a tough race for me and a challenging one as well,\u201d Sarwar shared after the marathon. \u201cBut the hard work and training ahead of the Tokyo Marathon paid off. I am glad that I achieved my target of completing it under 4 hours.\u201d
\nSarwar, who has become a role model for aspiring female runners in Pakistan, emphasized the importance of teamwork and support. \u201cI want to thank my running partners and training colleagues for their unwavering support throughout this process. There was a lot of learning as well, which I plan to share with runners when I am back in Pakistan.\u201d
\nIslamabad based Bilal Ehsan completed his fifth World Marathon Major in Tokyo, finishing with a time of 3:21:32. Despite the warm weather, which he described as a challenge, Ehsan\u2019s dedication to training and consistency shone through.
\n\u201cGlad to complete my 5th Major at Tokyo Marathon,\u201d Ehsan said. \u201cNot the best of the runs due to warm weather, but training paid off. When it comes to Marathon, it\u2019s all about consistency.\u201d
\nThe Pakistani contingent at the Tokyo Marathon was a diverse mix of runners from across the country and the diaspora.
\nHamid Butt, a Lahore-based runner and Six Star Finisher, secured the second-fastest time among Pakistanis at 3:30:22. Bilal Saeed followed closely with a time of 3:31:01.
\nFaisal Shafi, another Karachi-based athlete and Six Star Finisher, completed the race in 3:41:24, while Yawar Siddiqui, based in Islamabad, finished in 3:48:45.
\nIt is worth mentioning that Faisal was running the Tokyo Marathon for the 2nd time and this time his aim at the run was to raise the funds for Special Olympics Pakistan.
\nAmong the other Pakistani women, Maheen Sheikh, a Pakistani-British runner, finished in 4:01:27, while Khoula Ahmed, a Pakistani-Norwegian, crossed the line at 4:04:31. Pakistani-American Yusra Bokhari completed the marathon in 5:12:23.
\nThe event also marked a milestone for Saad Usmani, a Pakistani-American runner, who achieved the Six Star Finisher status after completing his sixth World Marathon Major with a time of 6:12:34.
\nThe Tokyo Marathon 2025 was dominated by elite international athletes, setting a high standard for the global running community. Ethiopia\u2019s Tadese Takele won the men\u2019s race with a time of 2:03:23, followed by compatriot Deresa Geleta at 2:03:51 and Kenya\u2019s Vincent Kipkemoi at 2:04:00.
\nIn the women\u2019s category, Ethiopia\u2019s Sutume Asefa Kebede claimed victory in 2:16:31, with Kenya\u2019s Winfridah Moraa Moseti finishing second at 2:16:56 and Ethiopia\u2019s Hawi Feysa securing third place with a time of 2:17:00.
\nThe participation of Pakistani runners in the Tokyo Marathon is a celebration of resilience, unity, and the power of sports to bring people together. From Karachi to Islamabad, and from the USA to Norway, these athletes carried the Pakistani flag with pride, inspiring countless others to pursue their dreams.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Ethiopia\u2019s Tadese Takele wins men\u2019s race with time of 2:03:23 KARACHI Pakistani runners made their mark at the Tokyo Marathon 2025, with Bilal Ehsan and Kaukab Sarwar leading the charge as the fastest male and female participants from the country at the Tokyo Marathon. The Tokyo Marathon was a personal triumph for Kaukab Sarwar, the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":464829,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-464787","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports"},"yoast_head":"\n