A BOLTON sporting star lit up the Macron Stadium at the weekend - but not for the reason you would imagine!

Commonwealth medal-winning boxer Haroon Khan and his wife arrived at the stadium on Saturday for their lavish wedding celebrations.

The 25-year-old wed Arifa Janjua in Islamabad, Pakistan, in December.

The nikah was held at Shah Faisal Masjid on Christmas Eve with the Khan family present.

On Saturday hundreds of people descended on the Premier Suite at the Whites Hotel, along with a convoy of sports cars and a Rolls-Royce, to help the happy couple celebrate.

Haroon, who is popularly known as Harry, wore a dark silver brocade-style jacket while Arifa donned a glittering gold gown with matching headdress.

Videos and pictures from the party were shared on social media, including the couple having their pictures taken on the Macron pitch.

While Haroon’s brother Amir flew to Pakistan for the wedding, due to training commitments, he did not attend Saturday’s celebrations.