Maria Toorpakai
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Maria Toorpakai is a renowned squash player from South Waziristan, Pakistan, who has become an advocate for women in sports, having left the country to escape conservative backlash while working to empower young girls through her foundation.
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Maria Toorpakai is the first tribal Pakistani woman to play in international squash tournaments and advocates for young female athletes.
International Women’s Day: For girls in Pakistan’s tribal belt, sports come at a cost - PakistanDawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·
Pakistan· 2026-03-07
Pakistan· 2026-03-07
Maria Toorpakai is a squash player from South Waziristan who eventually left Pakistan due to the challenges faced by female athletes.
Forbidden play - Newspaper - DAWN.COMDawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·Pakistan· 2026-03-03
Pakistan· 2026-03-03