Pakistan Roadmap to Tokyo 2021
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Elimination of terrorism, poverty, improvement of better health system and emergence of new welfare system must flourish side by side with sports development. Pakistan must not wait to overcome these issues, Pakistan has to progress in world sports and needs to be competitive.
Equestrian was the new buzz word.
In 2005, unknown 23 year old Pakistani boy, launched a so-called project with $50, with a goal to take Pakistan equestrian to Olympic Games – something, which was never achieved ever before. What was this kid thinking? A near impossible goal, normally thrived by millions of dollars funding by a state. Indeed, the boy’s idea was laughable, mocked and coaches would not train him. His own equestrian skills so feeble, coach quote ‘can’t get any worse than this, only way is up’.
Australia
Usman Khan started training in Australia, and for the next 15 years, spent everything he had, earned or he could save, on his training and Olympic qualification. As if that wasn’t enough, he put his blood, and sweat into Pakistan’s vision to reach Olympics. He encountered failures, setbacks, financial strife, even broken bones and much more. No life dream comes cheap, and any aspect of equestrianism is not cheap either.
Lifetime Struggle
By the end of 2019, after struggle of a lifetime, Usman Khan finally made it BIG, as Pakistan equestrian qualified for the Olympiad at Tokyo. This happened after a wait of 73 Years, since Pakistan’s independence in 1947. The Federation Equestrian International (FEI) confirmed Pakistan’s entry to the Tokyo Olympics in Feb 2020. Usman Khan became the first Pakistani to achieve this milestone.
Pakistan Khan, made to the Olympic Team after trying for 15 years. He is the oldest member of the team.
This was BIG news, not only in Pakistan but very well reported across international media, you can check Pakistan Eventing Official social media channels with over 300k + followers and growing.
1. Facebook
2. YouTube
3. Instagram
Media Shocked - Al Jazeera reported
Pakistan equestrian Usman Khan rides Azad Kashmir to Olympics
Rise in World Ranking
Usman remarkable story continue to create shockwaves around the world. After the Olympic qualification, he won two major FEI events after a wait of 13 years. Once ranked at the bottom of the table, Pakistan Khan is now ranked No 1 FEI Eventing Zone Africa and Middle East and ranked No 2 in Olympic Ranking Group F .
Horse Dies
As if all struggles weren’t enough, there was another huge setback in this journey, as his horse Azad Kashmir died due to heart failure. As much as it is a great loss for Pakistan Olympic campaign, it is a huge financial burden for the Pakistan Equestrian to continue to prepare for Tokyo Olympics.
Cost
Having already spent $3mln from his own pocket through this time, Usman Khan still had to leave his well-paid IT consulting career in 2019 to fully focus and prepare for Tokyo 2020. It has become a much bigger financial setback for Pakistan, as they are financially stretched while being fully focused on maintaining form for the Olympics.
This is the time to show our true and collective grit, to make our own Pakistani dream come true. We need your help to raise enough funds in preparation for Tokyo 2021.
Donate or Sponsor Pakistan’s Roadmap to Tokyo 2021 and your name will be etched forever in the history of Pakistan Equestrian.
Pakistan has arrived at World Stage of Equestrian Sports.
INVEST IN KHAN | INVEST IN PAKISTAN
For more details, check Press Reports
Pakistan equestrian Usman Khan rides Azad Kashmir to Olympics
Al Jazeera
Equestrian Usman Khan to take part in Tokyo Olympics
The News International
Pakistan Usman Khan achieves Tokyo 2020 qualification
An-Eventful Life
Pakistani equestrian Usman Khan qualifies for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
GEO TV
Pakistan’s Olympic boundhorse Azad Kashmir dies
he News International
Usman achieves FEI revised qualification
The News International
Usman undergoing night training to prepare for Olympics
The News International
Usman continues to train for Olympics
The News International
Olympics postponement to hit Pak athletes hard
The News International
Usman determined to take Azad Kashmir to Olympics despite Indian uproar
DAWN
Making us proud
The News International
Usman Khan qualifies for equestrian eventing category in Tokyo Olympics
The News International
First Pakistani athlete to secure Olympic equestrian place could have to requalify after horse dies
Inside The Games
Note: To maintain transparency, we have provided references to news items, results and FEI rankings. If a web link is broken, please report to us.
Elimination of terrorism, poverty, improvement of better health system and emergence of new welfare system must flourish side by side with sports development. Pakistan must not wait to overcome these issues, Pakistan has to progress in world sports and needs to be competitive.
Equestrian was the new buzz word.
In 2005, unknown 23 year old Pakistani boy, launched a so-called project with $50, with a goal to take Pakistan equestrian to Olympic Games – something, which was never achieved ever before. What was this kid thinking? A near impossible goal, normally thrived by millions of dollars funding by a state. Indeed, the boy’s idea was laughable, mocked and coaches would not train him. His own equestrian skills so feeble, coach quote ‘can’t get any worse than this, only way is up’.
Australia
Usman Khan started training in Australia, and for the next 15 years, spent everything he had, earned or he could save, on his training and Olympic qualification. As if that wasn’t enough, he put his blood, and sweat into Pakistan’s vision to reach Olympics. He encountered failures, setbacks, financial strife, even broken bones and much more. No life dream comes cheap, and any aspect of equestrianism is not cheap either.
Lifetime Struggle
By the end of 2019, after struggle of a lifetime, Usman Khan finally made it BIG, as Pakistan equestrian qualified for the Olympiad at Tokyo. This happened after a wait of 73 Years, since Pakistan’s independence in 1947. The Federation Equestrian International (FEI) confirmed Pakistan’s entry to the Tokyo Olympics in Feb 2020. Usman Khan became the first Pakistani to achieve this milestone.
Pakistan Khan, made to the Olympic Team after trying for 15 years. He is the oldest member of the team.
This was BIG news, not only in Pakistan but very well reported across international media, you can check Pakistan Eventing Official social media channels with over 300k + followers and growing.
1. Facebook
2. YouTube
3. Instagram
Media Shocked - Al Jazeera reported
Pakistan equestrian Usman Khan rides Azad Kashmir to Olympics
Rise in World Ranking
Usman remarkable story continue to create shockwaves around the world. After the Olympic qualification, he won two major FEI events after a wait of 13 years. Once ranked at the bottom of the table, Pakistan Khan is now ranked No 1 FEI Eventing Zone Africa and Middle East and ranked No 2 in Olympic Ranking Group F .
Horse Dies
As if all struggles weren’t enough, there was another huge setback in this journey, as his horse Azad Kashmir died due to heart failure. As much as it is a great loss for Pakistan Olympic campaign, it is a huge financial burden for the Pakistan Equestrian to continue to prepare for Tokyo Olympics.
Cost
Having already spent $3mln from his own pocket through this time, Usman Khan still had to leave his well-paid IT consulting career in 2019 to fully focus and prepare for Tokyo 2020. It has become a much bigger financial setback for Pakistan, as they are financially stretched while being fully focused on maintaining form for the Olympics.
This is the time to show our true and collective grit, to make our own Pakistani dream come true. We need your help to raise enough funds in preparation for Tokyo 2021.
Donate or Sponsor Pakistan’s Roadmap to Tokyo 2021 and your name will be etched forever in the history of Pakistan Equestrian.
Pakistan has arrived at World Stage of Equestrian Sports.
INVEST IN KHAN | INVEST IN PAKISTAN
For more details, check Press Reports
Pakistan equestrian Usman Khan rides Azad Kashmir to Olympics
Al Jazeera
Equestrian Usman Khan to take part in Tokyo Olympics
The News International
Pakistan Usman Khan achieves Tokyo 2020 qualification
An-Eventful Life
Pakistani equestrian Usman Khan qualifies for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
GEO TV
Pakistan’s Olympic boundhorse Azad Kashmir dies
he News International
Usman achieves FEI revised qualification
The News International
Usman undergoing night training to prepare for Olympics
The News International
Usman continues to train for Olympics
The News International
Olympics postponement to hit Pak athletes hard
The News International
Usman determined to take Azad Kashmir to Olympics despite Indian uproar
DAWN
Making us proud
The News International
Usman Khan qualifies for equestrian eventing category in Tokyo Olympics
The News International
First Pakistani athlete to secure Olympic equestrian place could have to requalify after horse dies
Inside The Games
Note: To maintain transparency, we have provided references to news items, results and FEI rankings. If a web link is broken, please report to us.
Fundraising team: Team Azad (3)
PAKISTAN EVENTING
Organizer
Beremboke VIC
Salman Ashraf
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Sarah Thompson
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