Pakistan has once again achieved a significant milestone on the international stage with a historic performance at the UK Shooting Championship 2024, held at the legendary Bisley Ranges in Great Britain from September 3 to 8. The Long Range Shooting Championship saw participation from approximately 160 world-class shooters hailing from 18 countries, making it a fiercely competitive event. Despite the …

Pakistan vs Malaysia match ended in a tie with 2-2 goals in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy. Pakistan initially took the lead against Malaysia with a score of 2-0 in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy match played in Hohhot City, Inner Mongolia, China. However, Malayaisa fought back and scored back to back two goals. Pakistan managed to score the first goal …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to hold a high-level meeting and workshop, “Connection Camp”, on September 22 to discuss the future of the green team. According to sources, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi will chair the meeting, featuring head coaches Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten, senior cricketers, coaches, and officials. Sources revealed that the meeting will discuss the future …

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi said on Saturday that all the teams will participate in the forthcoming Champions Trophy, slated to happen in February next year. Expressing his thoughts, Naqvi spoke about the appointment of BCCI Secretary Jay Shah as the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman. “We remain in contact with Jay Shah. We have no …

PARIS: Chinese powerlifter Tan Yujiao broke her own world record and secured her third consecutive Paralympic gold medal in the women’s up to 67kg category on Friday, when she was elected as a member of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletes’ Council. “This is my third para powerlifting gold medal, and this time, it is different because my performance was …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced captains and squads of the five Champions One-Day Cup teams. The tournament will be played in Faisalabad from 12-29 September. The captains were appointed by the five team mentors: Misbah-ul-Haq (Wolves), Saqlain Mushtaq (Panthers), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Dolphins), Shoaib Malik (Stallions) and Waqar Younis (Lions). Pakistan’s Test vice-captain Saud Shakeel has been appointed …

Pakistani athlete Haider Ali, who hails from Gujranwala, threw the season-best discus with 52.54 meters in the first throw of the final of the Men’s Discus Throw and won a bronze medal at the Paralympics. The competition for discus throws was held in Paris. Haider’s first throw was 52.28 meters. Haider Ali’s second, third, fourth, and fifth attempts have been …

PARIS: Chinese swimmers triumphed over Team USA in the mixed 4x50m medley relay 20 points final at the Paris La Defense Arena on Thursday evening, securing the 70th gold for the Chinese delegation at the Paris Paralympics and solidifying their position at the top of the Games’ medal table. The Chinese team, consisting of Lu Dong, Zhang Li, Wang Lichao, …

During Senate session, Senator Ali Zafar voiced strong criticism over the state of sports in Pakistan, particularly cricket. While celebrating the recent success of javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, whom he hailed as a national hero, Senator Zafar questioned the decline of other sports like hockey and squash, which were once Pakistan’s pride. Zafar lamented the downfall of cricket, saying, “Our …

Pakistan Test cricket team moved from sixth to eighth in the latest ICC Test rankings. The current rating points of the national test team is only 76. This is the Pakistan team’s lowest rating point since 1965. International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the ranking of Test players and to the consistency in the poor performance, cricketer Babar Azam is …

The 2nd Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi headed towards a dramatic conclusion, with Bangladesh securing a victory on the final day by chasing a target of 185. Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by six wickets in hands. Bangladesh has shown their class in this test. This is the second time, Pakistan suffered a whitewash in their own country. In …

Pakistan’s fast bowlers have struggled in Test cricket since 2022, taking only 116 wickets over this period. In 17 matches across 34 innings. Pakistan’s pacers have an average of 38.78, and have conceded the most runs compared to their peers. In contrast, South Africa’s pace attack leads the chart with 222 wickets in 20 matches at an average of 25.76. …

Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s five-for and Taskin Ahmed’s bowling brilliance helped Bangladesh to bundle out Pakistan for 274 inside the 86th over in the second Test match against Bangladesh at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Saturday. After put Pakistan into bat first, Bangladesh were outstanding with the bowl. Miraz bagged five wickets. Taskin Ahmed took three wickets. Mehidy Hasan …

PARIS: Several records were shattered on the second day of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games despite continuous rain, as the Chinese delegation claimed eight gold medals on Friday. In the men’s 200m individual medley SM6 final, Chinese swimmer Yang Hong secured the gold medal with a world record time of 2 minutes and 37.31 seconds, bettering his own previous record …

Arshad Nadeem, the celebrated javelin thrower who made history at the Paris Olympics by securing Pakistan’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in the event, has been awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz. The honour was conferred by President Asif Ali Zardari during a special ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday. Nadeem, who set a new world record with a javelin throw of 92.97 metres, …

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif said on Thursday that it was vital to focus on grassroots cricket for the uplift. Expressing his thoughts, Latif rued: “There is no infrastructure of sports in the country, and the players are putting merely their own efforts to uplift.”. “The ground that has produced Shoaib Akhtar has now closed. During our times, there were …

PARIS: As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games opening ceremony took place on Wednesday, a new report on disabilities from the International Labor Organization (ILO) seeks to raise awareness of disabilities around the world. The new ILO working paper, entitled “employment and wage outcomes of people with disabilities”, was released on Tuesday in Geneva, Switzerland, saying “higher unemployment rates, lower earnings …

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Normalization Committee has made a momentous decision, and imposed a lifetime ban on its former president, Syed Ashfaq Hussain Shah. Shah is among the 18 individuals banned by the committee. The PFF disciplinary committee has charged the 18 people on different counts, including allegations of occupation of the PFF House, theft and fraud of Rs4 …

Pakistan’s white ball team captain Babar Azam suffered a massive fall in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings. As per the latest ICC Test rankings, Babar Azam slipped down 6 places after repeated failures in the red-ball game. The batter is now ranked 9th in the ICC Test batter’s list. Meanwhile, the centurions from the Rawalpindi Test, Mohammad Rizwan …

Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff will commence their title defences at the US Open on Monday, marking the beginning of their 2024 Grand Slam campaigns. According to details, Djokovic, seeded second behind world number one Jannik Sinner, aims to build on his emotional Paris Olympics victory and secure his first Grand Slam title of the year. Djokovic is looking to …

Manette Baillie, 102-year-old from Suffolk, took the title of Britain’s oldest skydiver and celebrated her birthday by jumping off an aircraft. The courageous centenarian who accomplished the dangerous deeds stated that it was a mission accomplished. Baillie undertook the skydive to raise funds for three charities that hold special significance for her: The East Anglian Air Ambulance, Motor Neurone Disease …

The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) advisor to cricket affairs has not been announced yet. Sources divulged on Sunday that the tenure of former fast bowler Waqar Younis expired on August 19. It is expected that Younis will be appointed as the team’s mentor for the forthcoming Champions Cup. The last date for the submission of applications for the post of …

Pakistan’s recent home record in Test cricket has raised concerns, with the team managing just four draws and suffering four defeats in their last eight matches on home soil over the past three years. This underwhelming performance contrasts sharply with the team’s traditionally stronghold status at home, where they were once formidable opponents for any visiting side. The current Test …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi on the birth of his son. This joyous news was celebrated across the cricketing community, with fans and teammates alike sending their best wishes to Shaheen and his family. Following the conclusion of the ongoing Test match in Rawalpindi against Bangladesh, Shaheen Afridi is …

A murder case has been filed against former Bangladeshi prime minister sheikh Hasina and cricketer Shakib Al Hasan and actor Ferdous Ahmed, both former Awami League MPs from the country’s 12th parliament. Rafiqul Islam, the father of a deceased garment worker, Rubel, lodged the case on Thursday at the Adabor police station in Dhaka. In the case, former Awami League-backed …

Cristiano Ronaldo, the 39-year-old soccer legend, has launched his YouTube channel, and it has already attracted over a million subscribers within the first 90 minutes. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr and has represented Portugal for over 20 years, announced his channel’s debut on social media, encouraging fans to “SIUUUbscribe and join …

DHAKA: Former Bangladesh captain and chief selector Faruk Ahmed has been elected as the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). BCB directors elected the new president during an emergency meeting of the board at the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Dhaka on Wednesday morning. Ahmed was nominated as a BCB director by the National Sports Council (NSC) and …

Pakistan’s Test squad has seen a change as all-rounder Aamer Jamal, has been released from the team due to fitness issue due to the injury, that he sustained during his stint in county cricket. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has advised Jamal to prioritize his fitness and rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore. The decision comes as …

India, who overcame England to win the inaugural edition of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, will come up against hosts Malaysia, West Indies, and Sri Lanka in Group A of the second edition of the tournament that will be held from 18 January to 2 February 2025. In Group B, England are locked in with neighbours Ireland, as …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the brands of cricket balls that will be used in the 2024-25 cricket season, a strategic move aimed at enhancing the quality of the game to align with the specific needs of home playing conditions. As the domestic cricket season is set to commence next month, the PCB has announced that Duke balls …

Pakistan’s Babar Azam continues to reign as the world’s top ODI batter, according to the latest ICC rankings released on Wednesday. However, India’s Rohit Sharma has made significant strides, climbing to the second position following a strong performance in the recently concluded ODI series against Sri Lanka. Despite India’s 0-2 series loss to Sri Lanka, Rohit emerged as the top …

Punjab University players’ success in the Asian Rowing Indoor Championship proved to be as another great honor for Pakistan in sports for the first time in the history of Punjab University winning nine medals including five gold, three silver, and a bronze medal. Abdul Rahman from the PU Economics department won one gold and one silver medal and was also …

Amir Khan, a 22-year-old athlete from Swat, has brought pride to Pakistan by winning the gold medal at the World Taekwondo Championships held in Thailand. This event saw participation from over 3,000 athletes representing 30 countries, including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, the Philippines, China, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The 7th Heroes Taekwondo International Championship took place from August 10 to 12 at …

Pakistan Army carried out a rescue operation to retrieve the body of Murad Sadpara climber from broad pack on the second day. A 6-member rescue team transported Murad Sadara’s body to the Japanese base camp and it may take another upto five hours to bring the body back to the base camp. In Skardu, Murad Sadpara was seriously injured after …

PARIS: Chinese weightlifter Li Wenwen claimed the women’s +81kg title on the last day of the Paris Olympics on Sunday in the South Paris Arena. It marks China’s 40th gold medal in Paris, the country’s best result at an overseas Olympic Games, surpassing the 39 gold won at the London Olympics. The Tokyo Olympic champion lifted 136kg in the snatch …

Captain of the national test team Shan Masood said that the home red ball championship is about to begin and there will be a total of nine test matches this year while seven among them are being held in Pakistan. During the press conference on Sunday, Masood added that Pakistan is playing a test match after ten months and the …

Pakistan welcomed its national hero, Arshad Nadeem, with grand celebrations as he returned to the country with a gold medal after a 40-year-long wait in the Paris Olympics 2024. Arshad Nadeem has set a new Olympic record by throwing the javelin at a distance of 92.97 meters in the javelin throw competition of the Paris Olympics 2024. The flight of …

GUANGZHOU: With its bright eyes and warm smile, the Olympic Phryge mascot has gained in popularity as the Paris Olympics draws to a close. Prior to the Olympics, only a few people were aware that some early prototypes of the Phryges had visited China multiple times before the final version was settled on. Data from the Paris Olympics Organizing Committee …

PARIS: International media reported on Wednesday that the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) had exonerated athletes who tested positive for doping in exchange for them acting as “informants.” The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) subsequently issued a statement criticizing this practice for its “contravention of World Anti-Doping Code”. This news quickly garnered widespread attention from the media, athletes and sports officials …

Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem, who made history by winning the country’s first-ever individual gold medal at the Paris Olympics, will be honoured with the prestigious Hilal-e-Imtiaz, as directed by President Asif Zardari. In recognition of Nadeem’s remarkable achievement, President Zardari will confer the civil award in a special ceremony, in accordance with Article 259(2) of the Constitution. The Presidency has …