Pakistan’s National Martial Arts Champion Hammad Anas Muhammad Endorsed by Cultural Headquarters for the Northern Ssireum World Championship Commemorating UN International Youth Day

International Northern Ssireum Federation Pakistan National Representative Hammad Anas Muhammad

(Reporter Kim Min-jeong)= In celebration of UN International Youth Day, the International Northern Ssireum Federation (INSF) proudly highlights elite youth participation and international martial arts exchange, featuring prominent athlete Hammad Anas Muhammad from Pakistan.

Mr. Hammad Anas Muhammad, born on July 19, 1996 (Age: 29), is a distinguished National Champion and verified martial arts competitor. Serving as the Head Coach and Martial Arts Instructor at the AAZ Taekwondo Academy in Pakistan, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership, athletic discipline, and dedication to youth physical development.

Professor Muhammad Zahid of the INSF Academy (a U.S. non-profit public interest organization)

This official recommendation and backing is led by Professor Muhammad Zahid, Head of the Pakistan Cultural Headquarters and a renowned scholar in traditional wrestling and Silk Road warrior culture. Professor Zahid’s extensive academic contributions—including his book “The Warrior’s Path” and ground-breaking research publications on South Asian wrestling heritage available on Zenodo—provide a profound academic foundation for cultural and athletic bridges across Asia.

The participation of elite competitors like Mr. Muhammad under the official endorsement of the Pakistan Cultural Headquarters highlights the deep historical connections between regional combat traditions and the global platform of Northern Ssireum. The INSF and its global network remain dedicated to fostering cross-cultural understanding, youth empowerment, and athletic excellence through upcoming international championship initiatives.

Professor Zahid, Muhammad

Professor Name

Zahid, Muhammad

Research
Traditional Wrestling · Silk Road Warrior

country: Pakistan

Publication
The Warrior’s Path (Amazon)
Zenodo:

Gama Pehlwan and the Warrior Physical Culture of the Silk Road: Kushti, Traditional Wrestling, and Physical Conditioning in the Indian Subcontinent

https://zenodo.org/records/21213077

Prem Singh (Kekar Singh Pehlwan): Oral History, Local Memory, and the Cultural Heritage of Punjabi Pehlwani

https://zenodo.org/records/21310169

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