Pakistani Boxer's 'Disgusting' 6-0 Gesture After Defeating Indian Boxer Sparks Outrage

The already-heated rivalry between India and Pakistan has once again been ignited, this time in the boxing ring. A viral video has surfaced showing Pakistani boxer Sameer Khan making a controversial "6-0" gesture after defeating his Indian opponent, Bunty Singh, and the internet is in an absolute uproar.

The gesture, which is a direct reference to a highly contentious military claim, is being seen as a "disgusting" and "unsportsmanlike" act of political provocation. It's the same gesture that was made by Pakistani cricketer Haris Rauf a few days ago, which also sparked a massive backlash.

"This is not sportsmanship," one angry fan wrote on Twitter. "This is a deliberate attempt to provoke and insult. Sameer Khan should be ashamed of himself."

The "6-0" gesture is a reference to Pakistan's disputed claim of shooting down six Indian fighter jets during a military standoff. The claim has been widely debunked, but it has become a symbol of Pakistani nationalism and a way to taunt their Indian rivals.

The fact that the gesture has now made its way into the boxing ring has many people concerned. "Sports should be about bringing people together, not tearing them apart," a sports analyst said. "When you bring politics into the ring, you're playing with fire."

The video has also sparked a debate about the role of athletes in promoting nationalism. Are they ambassadors for their countries? Or should they be focused on the sport itself?

"I think it's important for athletes to be patriotic," one commenter wrote. "But there's a fine line between patriotism and jingoism. Sameer Khan crossed that line."

"I disagree," another commenter wrote. "He's just showing pride in his country. What's wrong with that?"

The controversy has also highlighted the inconsistency of Pakistan's claims about the fighter jet incident. As the rough.md file points out, "these Pakistanis themselves don't know how many fighter jets they shot down. The PM says seven, cricketers and boxers say six, and some say five. Have some shame."

For now, the video continues to make the rounds on social media, and the debate rages on. But one thing is for sure: the rivalry between India and Pakistan is as intense as ever, and it doesn't look like it's going to cool down anytime soon.

What do you think of Sameer Khan's gesture? Was it a harmless act of patriotism? Or was it a deliberate attempt to provoke and insult? Let us know in the comments.

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