Rashid Masud is a professional Recurve Archery athlete, coach, and mentor from Karachi, Pakistan. Since beginning an archery journey in 2019, Rashid Masud has represented Pakistan at international events, won multiple national titles, and remained dedicated to developing the next generation of archers through coaching and community development initiatives.
Preparing for upcoming international archery competitions.
Nominated for the Asian Archery Championships.
Competed in the Asia Cup Leg 2 World Ranking Tournament in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq (2026).
Continuing to expand training programs through Lines Archery.
Mentoring beginner and competitive athletes through structured coaching opportunities.
Working toward strengthening Pakistan's presence in international archery.
Full Name: Rashid Masud
Profession: Professional Recurve Archery Athlete, Coach & Mentor
Date of Birth: 24 November 1995
Birthplace: Karachi, Pakistan
Education: Bachelor of Architecture, University of Karachi
Professional Interests: Architecture, design, art history, and literature
Founded: Lines Archery — a training initiative supporting beginner and competitive archers
Notable Innovation: Introduced the World Archery-certified IANSEO Scoring System in Pakistan
Awards
Certifications
Rashid Masud believes in discipline, patience, and continuous self-improvement, values instilled through years of dedicated archery training and competition.
Outside of sport, Rashid Masud maintains a strong interest in architecture, travel, literature, and art history, reflecting a well-rounded and creatively curious personality.
Through Lines Archery, Rashid Masud works to make the sport accessible to newcomers while helping talented athletes reach their full potential, considering the introduction of many individuals to archery among the proudest accomplishments to date.
Archery has instilled the value of focus and resilience in Rashid Masud, lessons that extend well beyond competition into everyday life and professional pursuits.
There are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write one.
Rashid Masud’s journey into archery began in late 2019 as a hobby, and during the COVID-19 period, the sport became an important part of daily life before evolving into a professional athletic career.
One of the standout achievements is winning the Gold Medal in the Individual Recurve 70m Category at the 35th National Games Pakistan in 2025, which included defeating a ten-time National Champion from the Pakistan Army.
Coaching allows Rashid Masud to make archery accessible to newcomers and help talented athletes reach their full potential, a pursuit carried out through the Lines Archery training initiative.
The goal is to strengthen Pakistan’s presence in international archery while helping build a sustainable pathway for aspiring archers.
Beginners can start with basic, accessible equipment, and structured coaching programs — such as those offered through Lines Archery — are designed to help newcomers progress without requiring a significant upfront investment.
“Archery is not simply about hitting a target. It is a journey of discipline, patience, and self-discovery. Every arrow teaches a lesson, and every challenge creates an opportunity to become better than before.”
