In a surprising twist at the World University Games 2025 in Germany, two Pakistani athletes — Shazil Ahmed and Nadeem Ali — have suddenly gone missing, leaving officials and teammates puzzled.
The duo had actively taken part in their respective events before disappearing on July 24, and have been out of contact since. Their absence has raised alarms, especially as their passports are still with the team manager, ruling out the possibility of official travel.
Even more curiously, they told their teammates before leaving for an unknown location — sparking speculation that this may not be a deliberate defection or escape.
Sources within the Pakistani contingent suggest that if the athletes had planned to disappear permanently, they wouldn’t have informed others beforehand. This detail has shifted focus toward other possible scenarios, such as personal emergencies or accidental separation.
Efforts to trace both athletes are underway, with German authorities likely to be involved if the situation escalates. So far, no official communication or clue has emerged regarding their whereabouts. The rest of the Pakistani squad is preparing to return home on July 27, and team officials remain hopeful that the missing players will rejoin them before departure.
As concerns grow, the incident has not only unsettled the team but also raised questions about security protocols and athlete management during international sporting events.
