A gesture by Pakistani athlete Shahzaib Rindh in a karate match against India's Rana Singh is winning hearts. Sporting events between the historic arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, are usually very charged, with passionate fans on both sides. And it was no different when Shahzaib and Rana went up against each other in Karate Combat, a full-contact Karate league. However, things took an unexpected turn when Shahzaib held up the flags of both Pakistan and India after winning the match. The videos of the act have gone viral on social media since then with netizens applauding the fighter's move.
A beautiful and powerful message by Pakistani fighter @RindhShahzaib after his victory over Indian fighter in @KarateCombat #KC45
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Pakistan beat India by 2-1 in team competition in Dubai last night.. #ShahzaibRind #KarateCombat #PakvsInd #PakvInd #Unity pic.twitter.com/tCikyDBNrM
When asked by the host about the reason behind the gesture, Shahzaib said, "This fight was for peace. We are not enemies, we are together. Together we can do anything. This fight is for Pakistan and India's friendship and being closer."
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