Pakistani runners show promising performance at Tokyo Marathon 2025

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KARACHI: Pakistani runners made their identity in Tokyo Marathon in 2025, Bilal Ehsan and Kokab Sarwar led the responsibility as the fastest male and female participants from the country in the international event.

Tokyo marathon Karachi -based runner was a personal victory for Kokab server. He crossed the final line in 3 hours, 52 minutes, and 25 seconds. He not only achieved his goal of completing less than four hours, but also became the fastest Pakistani woman in the event.

Mirur shared after the marathon, “It was a difficult race for me and a challenge.” “But hard work and training before the Tokyo marathon ended. I’m glad I achieved my goal to complete it for less than 4 hours.

Server, which has become a role model for women runners in Pakistan, emphasized the importance of teamwork and support. “I want to thank my running partners and training colleagues for their unwavering support in this whole process. There was also a lot of education, which I intend to share with runners when I return to Pakistan.

Bilal Ehsan, a resident of Islamabad, completed his fifth world marathon Major in Tokyo, ended with the time of 3:21:32. Despite the hot weather, which he described as a challenge, he shone through the dedication to the training and consistency of Anhan.

“I was happy to complete the 5th Major in the Tokyo Marathon,” said Ehsan. When it comes to marathon, it is all about consistency.

The Tokyo Marathon was a diverse mixture of the runners of the country and Daspura. Lahore -based runner and six -star finalist Hamid Butt won the second fastest time among Pakistanis at 3:30:22. Bilal Saeed followed the time of 3:31:01.

Another athlete and six -star Finasher based in Karachi, Faisal Shafi, completed the race at 3:41:24, while Yawar Siddiqui, based in Islamabad, ended in 3:48:45.

It is noteworthy that Faisal was running the Tokyo marathon for the second time and this time it was aimed at raising funds for the Special Olympics Pakistan.

Among the other Pakistani women, a Pakistani British runner, Mahin Sheikh ended in 4:01:27, while a Pakistani Naurwigin, Khola Ahmed, crossed the line at 4:04:31. Pakistani American Yusra Bokhari completed the marathon at 5:12:23.

The program also marked a milestone for the Pakistani American runner, Saad Usmani, who, after completing his sixth World Marathon Major at 6:12:34, won the six -star final.

The Tokyo Marathon was dominated by Elite International Athletes on 2025, which set a high standard for the global running community. Ethiopia’s Teds Tickel won the men’s race with the time of 2:03:23, followed by Committee Derissa Galta at 2:03:51 and Kenya’s Vincent Capekimoi 2:04:00 pm.

In the women’s category, Ethiopia’s Sutom Asibi Cabed claimed victory in 2: 16:31, Kenya’s Winfarda Mora Moseti finished second at 2:16:56 and the Hoi Fiza of Ethiopia secured third position with 2:17:00 pm.

The participation of Pakistani runners in the Tokyo Marathon is a celebration of sports power to unite, unity, and unite people. From Karachi to Islamabad, and from the United States to Norway, these athletes proudly raised the Pakistani flag, and inspired countless others to pursue their dreams.

Pakistani Runners Hours:

1. Bilal Ehsan (based on Islamabad) -3: 21: 32

2. Hamid Butt (based on Lahore) -3: 30: 22

3. Bilal Saeed (based on Karachi) -3: 31: 01

4. Faisal Shafi (based on Karachi) -3: 41: 24

5. Yawar Siddiqui (based on Islamabad) -3: 48: 45

6. Ammar Mumtaz (based on Islamabad) -3: 49: 46

7. Attackul Hasan (Pakistani American) -3: 49: 46

8. Kokab server (F) (Karachi-based) -3: 52: 25

9. Mayon Ad Dan (Pakistani-Umrarati) -3: 53: 49

10. Mahin Sheikh (F) (Pakistani British) -4: 01: 27

11. Khola Ahmed (F) (Pakistani-Navargen) -4: 04: 31

12. Mohammad Junaid (based on Karachi) -4: 06: 38

13. Jamal Khan (Pakistani American) -4: 11: 37

14. Salman Chaudhry (Pakistani American) -4: 28: 27

15. Imran Zafar (Pakistani Singaporein) -4: 40: 30

16. Shahnawaz Malik (Pakistani American) -4: 51: 23

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19. Nine Casamani (based on Karachi) -5: 13: 01

20. Hassan Madani (based on Karachi) -5: 13: 02

21. M Rizwan Khawaja (Pakistani American) -5: 25: 20

22. Nine Khawaja (based on Multan) -5: 43: 00

23. Saad Usmani (Pakistani American) -6: 12: 34

Top 10 overall men’s results:

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2. Derisa Galta (ETH) – 2:03:51

3. Vincent Capekimoi (Can) – 2:04:00

4. Tights Caproto (Can) – 2:05:34

5. ASEFA UMA (ETH) – 2:05:46

6. Banson Capero (Ken) – 2:05:46

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8. Saldan Hassan (SWE) – 2:05:57

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10. Sobasa Ichyama (JPN) – 2:06:00

Women’s total 10 results:

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3. Hoi Fiza (ETH) – 2:17:00

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5. Roseri Wanjiro (Can) – 2:19:57

6. Desi Mokunn (BRN) – 2:20:07

7. Gittom Gabbestles (ETH) – 2:20:25

8. Digito Ezimrao (ETH) – 2:20:26

9. Zhang Deshwan (CHN) – 2:20:53

10. Jessica Steinson (AUS) – 2:22:56