2022 started off on a great note. But for us, the real highlight wasn't that we brought home a gold medal.
It was who made it happen.
In a country where sports are a part of our everyday conversations, from the dinner table, in the office to even Whatsapp groups…there is still a gap.
No. We aren't talking about the Pakistani cricket team during the World Cup.
The gap lies in recognition and visibility. About women being in sports.
And that's exactly why moments like these make us proud. The moment we're talking about is where our incredible women's team won a gold medal in the Single Female Badminton Championship at the FAST Annual Sports Gala.
And the woman who led that win was Meeshal Qureshi. An HR Business Leader in ibex. office, and a force to be reckoned with in the court!
Meeshal's win reflects her discipline, dedication and passion to achieve everything she sets her mind to.
When asked how she felt about her latest achievement, she exclaimed:
"It feels aaa-maa-zing! This achievement echoes my hard work, my weight loss and fitness journey, and my passion to win, and flaunt it!"
That's girl-boss energy, right there!
At work, Meeshal thrives on creativity, taking on new responsibilities, and bringing ideas to life.
"The best part about my job is the opportunity to explore new ideas. Taking a vision and turning it into reality. Being creative while working against deadlines, and engaging with people here at ibex., including globally every day."
For her, ibex. Pakistan is home. But beyond work, sports play a big role in shaping who she is.
She believes sports do more than just build physical strength, they shape personality, mindset, and resilience.
"Playing sports teaches you how to live life better. And seeing women excel in sports makes me incredibly proud. It shows their mental and physical strength to the world."
Her perspective on the future of sports is just as exciting.
From smart stadiums to virtual reality and digital fan experiences, she believes the industry is evolving fast, and the future looks bright.
And ibex. Pakistan is right there. Cheering her - and millions of others - from the sidelines. From annual cricket tournaments to sports galas and indoor activities, we continue to encourage our ibex. fam to stay active and engaged.
Because sometimes, motivation doesn't come from targets or deadlines. It comes from moments like these.
As Meeshal likes to put it: "Sports is one of the best forms of engagement. It lifts peoples' spirits like nothing else."
When it comes to balance, Meeshal keeps it simple. "I'm a homey introvert and a bit of a workaholic. I meditate, work out regularly, and unwind with my playlist, good food, and a few favorite people."
And maybe that's the secret.
Consistency. Passion. And knowing when to switch off.
She leaves us off with her favourite mantra:
"You are the weather. Everything else is just the sky." Wise words, Meeshal, wise words!
When it comes to women in sports, she ends with something even more powerful:
"There is nothing in the world that women cannot achieve. All we need is self-confidence. There will be bad days, but don't let them stop you. Keep moving forward. Take risks. It's okay to be afraid, but take the plunge anyway."
Some people show up. Some people stand out.
And then there are those who play to win, on and off the field. Meeshal is definitely one of them. And we are so incredibly proud of her for that!
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