“I Forget only one mission which is to win international gold medals for Pakistan. »–Nooh Butt
These words, pronounced with the determination with the tearful eyes of Nooh Dastagir Butt, only echo the ambitions of an athlete. They roar with the voice of a nation that has seen one of its brightest stars go up, go down and go up – stronger, clearer and more concentrated than ever.
After three long years far from the scene of the International Olympic Halterophilia, Pakistan’s own “Hulk” is finally ready to come back, and not just to return, but to conquer. Nooh Butt is preparing for the finals of the weightlifting of the virus and the UMWF world championships, which should take place from December 3 to 6, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Florida. It is not only a sporting event for Nooh, it is redemption. This is the return on investment. It’s gold or nothing.
The “hulk” returns: this time, he is on a mission
Nooh’s name is not just famous in Pakistan. His performance at the Commonwealth 2022 games engraved his image in international memory, a power of force that not only lifted dumbbells, but also the hope of millions. He has not only won gold; He broke records and hearts. But just when his star was riding, the disputes off the field withdrew him from his career.
The dispute with the Federation of the Pakistani weightlifting (PWF) that removed it from international Olympic lifting platforms for three years was one of the most frustrating chapters in Pakistan sports history. However, Nooh never stopped. He transformed adversity into fuel. While others have faded, he remained uninterrupted, brilliant in competitions of strong man and power, bringing gold medals from Uzbekistan, South Africa, etc.
A resolved dispute, a revised dream
The impasse with the Federation is finally over. Thanks to the efforts of Mrs. Nuzhat and Hafiz Jibran Butt at the PWF, the bridges were rebuilt and Nooh is officially back in the camp of the International Halterophilia of Pakistan.
But behind each great athlete is a patron who believes not only in number, but in dreams. Enter RD. Rizwan Aftab Ahmed, CEO of Activity and director of the National Dha Lahore Hospital, who took Nooh under his wing at a time when Hope was rare and the resources even rarer.
He has not only sponsored training and nutrition, he supported Nooh’s family, ensuring that his parents’ medical needs were met. “This man has not only financed my career,” said an emotional nooh, “he helped me keep my parents healthy. He restored my faith. Now I train not only to win, but to honor those who stood me next.”
A family dream has been forged
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Nooh trains in Gujranwala, his hometown, under the vigilant eye of his father, Ghulam Dastagir Butt, a former weightlifting champion himself. For this family, the uprising is not a hobby, it is the heritage. “Our house is a gymnasium now,” said Nooh’s mother proudly. “From dawn to twilight, it is discipline, meals, training, recovery. His father does not rest as long as the two sessions are not over. His dream is to see our son raising the flag of Pakistan again on the world stage.”
Nooh’s eyes sparkle when he talks about his father. “Whatever I am, I owe him,” he said. “My strength, my state of mind, my discipline, that’s all his gift. Now, it’s my turn to give back by realizing our shared dream. ”
From Florida to the world: Pakistan flag will increase again
But Nooh’s journey does not end in Florida. It starts there. RD. Ricewan has already mapped the following chapters. A training camp in the United States Post-Tournoi, followed by the Commonwealth games of 2026, then Asian games, and finally, the Olympic qualifications, all intended for the world domination of weightlifting.
RD. Ricewan has a very great mission rather a vision. For him, Nooh must become a legend. Not only for Pakistan, but for sport itself.
And this vision is fueled by belief, not in medals, but in heritage. According to him, victory is the only option. He sees gold not only on the podium, but in the pages of history where the name of Nooh will remain memories forever.
Why this return is important: the story of a nation
In a hungry country for a sports structure and recognition, the return of Nooh Butt is not only a personal return, but it is a national calculation.
Too often, our sports heroes are victims of broken systems. Too often, talent is buried under the bureaucracy. But Nooh did not just wait, he trained stronger. He did not complain, he competed elsewhere, won and remained relevant. And now, with the support of good people, he is ready to silence each doubt.
Pakistan needs icons, not only to win medals, but to inspire the next generation. Nooh is this icon.
Many athletes fade after politics or injuries are causing their careers. But Nooh Butt is different. His resilience is provocative. Its humility is disarmed. Its strength, both physical and emotional, is a lighthouse of what Pakistani athletes can achieve when they are supported and believed.
When Nooh arrives on this scene in Florida, he will not walk alone. He will carry the weight of a nation, yes, but also his hopes, his pride and his promise. And when the dumbbell will increase, the flag of Pakistan too.
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