When Wadood started her career, women played very few sports such as squash, table tennis, tennis and athletics.[1] She received support in her pursuits from her parents, both of whom were former sportspersons.[2] Her brother is the former badminton world number 2, Tariq Wadood.
Wadood is a five-time national singles champion. She claimed her first title in 1983, and followed it up with victories in 1984, 1985, 1989, and 1990.[3][4] For three consecutive years, both brother and sister were Pakistan national champions (1983-1985).[3]
Wadood represented Pakistan internationally between 1980 and 1992.[1]
In 1990, she competed at the Asian Games in Beijing, China. Participating in singles, doubles and mixed doubles events. She lost in the round of 16 in all three events.[5] In singles, she lost to Thailand's Somharuthai Jaroensiri by 2 sets to nil (1-11 and 2-11).[5] In women's doubles, she partnered with Afshan Shakeel. They lost to the Chinese pair of Guan Weizhen and Nong Qunhua by 2 sets to nil (5-15 and 4-15).[5][6]
In 1991, Wadood was scheduled to play at the World Championships, but ended up not competing.[7]
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