Pakistan began its Asian Games campaign strongly on Sunday, defeating Kazakhstan 3-1 in men’s volleyball. Murad Khan led the scoring with 21 points as Pakistan secured an early advantage in Pool A. In squash, Noor Zaman defeated compatriot Mohammad Ashab Irfan 3-0 in the men’s singles bronze-medal playoff. The result kept Pakistan’s medal tally at four bronze medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.
Tag: Asian Games
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Pakistan makes strong start at Asian Games
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Pakistan Assured Squash Medal at Asian Games
NAGOYA: Pakistan secured another Asian Games medal after Noor Zaman and Mohammad Ashab Irfan won their quarter-finals to reach the men’s singles squash semi-finals. Noor defeated Hong Kong’s Chi Hin Henry Leung, while Ashab overcame India’s Veer Chotrani 3-1. Both players will contest their semi-finals on Saturday, with the winners advancing to Sunday’s final.
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Pakistan Women’s Cricket Finds Reward in Asian Games
Pakistan’s women’s cricket team secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games after defeating Bangladesh, ending a long wait for a medal in the event. Captain Fatima Sana led the side to the podium following a difficult run that included a semi-final defeat by Sri Lanka. The result highlighted individual brilliance while renewing debate over Pakistan’s cricket development system.
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Pakistan Maintain Winning Momentum at Asian Games
Pakistan’s hockey and kabaddi teams maintained their winning momentum at the Asian Games on Tuesday. The hockey side defeated Uzbekistan 5-1 after beating Thailand in its opener, while kabaddi secured a second victory by overcoming Nepal 58-43. Pakistan will next face China in hockey and Thailand in kabaddi. Fencers and soft tennis players, however, endured difficult outings. -
Pakistan Women Secure Asian Games Cricket Medal
Pakistan women secured the bronze medal at the Asian Games after defeating Bangladesh by 31 runs in Nisshin on Tuesday. Captain Fatima Sana led the recovery with a counter-attacking 45, while Umm-e-Hani took three wickets for just 10 runs. Pakistan posted 145-8 before restricting Bangladesh to 114-7, earning their third women’s cricket medal at the Games. -
Legendary Pakistani Athlete Malik Muhammad Younis Passes Away at 77
Malik Muhammad Younis, one of Pakistan’s most celebrated middle-distance runners, passed away at 77 due to a heart attack. Known for his endurance and speed, Younis earned 83 gold medals, including a historic victory at the 1974 Asian Games. His records remain unbroken, marking an indelible legacy in Pakistani athletics. Funeral prayers will be held in Turap, Attock District.