Pakistani sprinter Faiqa Riaz is entering the upcoming Commonwealth Games with a unique approach: prioritizing personal bests over medal contention. The 22-year-old athlete acknowledges the high level of competition but believes focusing on her own performance will yield the best results. Riaz recently achieved a personal best of 23.69 seconds in the 200m at the Brickyard Invitational in the United States, a performance she attributes to consistent training and a shift in mindset. She aims to replicate this success at the Games, viewing it as another opportunity for improvement rather than solely chasing a podium finish. Riaz is the national champion in both the 100m and 200m and is hoping to build on her recent momentum. Her coach believes this focused approach will help her handle the pressure and perform to her full potential.