HAJIRA SHAKEEL
Coach
Hajira's Role
In the project, Hajira assumes the role of a coach and participates in conducting physical tests for children. As an accomplished international taekwondo player, she aspires to broaden her expertise across various sports disciplines. The ’11 for Health in Pakistan’ project provides her with the opportunity to engage in a systematic football training course, allowing her to enhance her skills as both an athlete and a coach.
“Enhancing community engagement in sports has always been my passion. As the first football program aimed at Pakistani children on campus, 11 for Health in Pakistan offers a unique opportunity for me to explore how to foster sportsmanship among students and mobilize the collaborative efforts of the local community to achieve a shared goal.”
Introduction of Hajira Shakeel
Hajira Shakeel is an international taekwondo player and a national-level silver medal holder in Pakistan. In 2021, she successfully passed the Kukkwon’s Black Belt 1st Dan taekwondo promotion test. Beyond taekwondo, Hajira is an Australian football player, having participated in the 2023 AFL Asia Championship (held in Thailand) as a representative of Pakistan. Additionally, she excels in volleyball at the national level and has competed in various district and intercollegiate sports events in badminton and track and field. Hajira’s major achievements include:
Taekwondo
– Bronze Medal, COMBAXX 5th Asian Taekwondo Open Championship Pakistan 2023
– Bronze Medal COMBAXX 4th Asian Taekwondo Open Championship Pakistan 2022
– 1st Position, 11th (MTA) Twin City Taekwondo Championship and Demonstration Fights 2019
– Silver Medal, 13th Korean Ambassador National Taekwondo Championship 2018
Volleyball
– Winner, Volleyball Competition held by Directorate of Students Affairs (Female Campus), International Islamic University, Islamabad 2023
– 1st Position, COMSATS University Volleyball Tournament, Islamabad 2023
– 4st Position (Misba Volleyball Academy), TopCity-1 National Volleyball League 2023
– 3rd Position in Volleyball, Islamabad Inter-collegiate Sports Tournament Session 2022-2023
Badminton
– Certificate of Distinction (Badminton), Zone Sports & Literary Competition held by Federal Directorate of Education, Islamabad 2021-2022
– Winner (Badminton), 17th Sports Event, Islamabad Model College for Girls (Post Graduate), F-7/4, Islamabad 2021-2022
– 3rd Position in Interzonal Badminton (Girls) Competition held by Federal Directorate of Education, Islamabad 2013-2014
Three years ago, Hajira embarked on her coaching journey as a Taekwondo club trainer. Throughout this time, she has skillfully instructed students of diverse ages and skill levels. In 2023, she was the instructor in the Pakistan Combat Combat Karate System 3rd All Pakistan Belt Award Ceremony & Training Camp. Hajira’s expertise extends beyond individual instruction; she excels in team leadership and mentoring junior athletes. Her collaborative abilities shine both on and off the field. Additionally, Hajira actively contributes to the design and execution of comprehensive training programs and workshops, where she strives to foster sportsmanship and cultivate a respectful, supportive learning environment.
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