At the recent Karate Combat 45 event in Dubai, Bollywood’s “Tiger” Salman Khan couldn’t contain his admiration for the victorious Karate champion, Shahzaib Rindh. The Pakistani athlete clinched a win against his Indian opponent, earning him high praise from the renowned actor.
Salman Khan, who graced the event with his presence, commended Rindh’s performance, humorously asking, “Great fight, do you knock out everywhere in 20, 20 seconds?” This light-hearted exchange was followed by introductions, with Salman introducing Sanjay Dutt’s son to Shahzaib, and the triumphant athlete reciprocating by introducing his brother to the Bollywood superstar.
The 25-year-old champion later shared a clip of this memorable meeting on his Instagram account, giving fans a glimpse into the camaraderie behind the scenes.
The competition saw both Pakistan and India securing 1-1 points in the initial rounds. However, the decisive round between Shahzaib and India’s Rana Singh ended in favor of the former, tipping the overall score in Pakistan’s favor.
In a touching display of sportsmanship and unity, Rindh raised both the Pakistani and Indian flags in the ring after his victory. His gesture resonated with the audience, winning their hearts and reinforcing the message that sports can indeed bridge divides.
