Pakistani Boxer Missing in Glasgow After Commonwealth Games Raises Concerns Over Athlete Departures

Pakistan’s boxing squad returned from the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, but teenage boxer Qudratullah of Quetta did not board the flight. Officials discovered his absence in the hotel lobby; his passport, return ticket and luggage remained in the hotel. The disappearance was reported to local authorities and the Pakistan Consulate in Scotland.

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Qudratullah’s case follows earlier incidents involving Pakistani athletes leaving delegations abroad, including two boxers who vanished after the 2022 Games in Birmingham and a boxer who disappeared in Italy in 2024. Similar disappearances have been reported among athletes from other nations at the same Games.

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• Pakistan sent a 21-member contingent to the 2026 Games.

Boxer Qudratullah Disappears After Commonwealth Games

• The nation won a bronze medal in women’s 60 kg boxing.

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• One Pakistani athlete (Qudratullah) is reported missing.

Pakistani boxer ‘goes missing’ in Glasgow after Commonwealth Games

• Four Ugandan boxers are also missing from the same Games.

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• Prior to 2026, at least three Pakistani boxers and one swimmer had disappeared during international events.

Boxer Qudratullah Disappears After Commonwealth Games

A source within the Pakistan Boxing Federation confirmed Qudratullah’s failure to join the departure and called the situation “unfortunate.” PBF President Colonel (Retired) Nasir Tung said he had no prior knowledge of any boxer planning to stay behind and that the federation would review its procedures. Police Scotland said it had received reports of several unaccounted athletes and that inquiries were ongoing, with cooperation from the UK Home Office, Border Force and UK Visas and Immigration. Games spokesperson Sophie Ashcroft noted the policy requiring athletes to leave the host country within two days of completing their events.

Pakistani boxer Qudratullah goes ‘missing’ in Scotland after Commonwealth Games

Accounts differ on the timing of Qudratullah’s disappearance. Some reports place his last sighting at around 2 a.m., while others cite a 9 a.m. headcount. All sources agree his passport and return ticket remained with the team manager; no further details have been released.

Boxer Qudratullah Disappears After Commonwealth Games

The Pakistan Boxing Federation has opened an internal investigation, and the Pakistan Consulate in Scotland is assisting in locating the boxer. Police Scotland continues to treat the case as a missing-person inquiry, coordinating with immigration and border authorities. The incident adds pressure on Pakistani sports administrators to strengthen supervision for athletes abroad as the nation prepares for upcoming events such as the Asian Games in Japan.

Pakistani boxer Qudratullah goes ‘missing’ in Scotland after Commonwealth Games