Author: Imran Wasif

soaring to a height of 4.95 metres to claim gold at the National Athletics Championship. His performance edged past the previous record by just one centimetre, surpassing Jaffar Ashraf’s mark from the last edition held in Attock. Also Read: Tennis Stars Alcaraz, Sinner and Sabalenka Set to Shine in 2026 Tuesday also saw another national record fall in the 110m hurdles, with the new time clocked at 13.70 seconds, improving on Mohsin Ali’s 2012 record of 13.85 seconds. The name of the hurdler was not mentioned in the official news release. The championships, now in their second day, featured a…

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are preparing for another dominant season in 2026, beginning with the Australian Open, while Aryna Sabalenka looks to build on her Grand Slam success. The new year kicks off with the mixed-teams United Cup in Perth and Sydney, featuring women’s world number two Iga Swiatek and men’s world number three Alexander Zverev. Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo Eyes 1,000 Career Goals Despite Age Top-ranked Sabalenka, aiming for a third Australian Open title, starts her season at the Brisbane International from January 4-11, competing against a strong field including Australian Open champion Madison Keys and fourth-ranked Amanda…

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua sustained minor injuries in a car accident in Nigeria that killed two people, Nigerian police confirmed. The crash occurred on Monday around 11:00 am in Makun, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Joshua, a British national of Nigerian heritage, was seated in the rear of the vehicle and is receiving medical attention. Also Read: FIFA Defends World Cup Ticket Prices Amid High Demand According to the Federal Road Safety Corps, the Lexus carrying Joshua was reportedly traveling above the speed limit when it lost control during an overtaking manoeuvre and collided with a stationary truck. Witnesses…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, highlighting unprecedented demand and the revenue it generates for football worldwide. Critics earlier this month had raised concerns over the cost of tickets, which are significantly higher than those for the 2022 tournament. In response, FIFA introduced a $60 ticket tier to make matches more accessible for fans of qualified teams. Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo Eyes 1,000 Career Goals Despite Age Speaking at the World Sports Summit in Dubai, Infantino revealed that six to seven million tickets were on…

Cristiano Ronaldo reaffirmed his undying passion for football and his ambition to reach 1,000 career goals, after being named Best Middle East Player at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Sunday. Also Read: PCB to Operate Multan Sultans in PSL 2026 Amid Ownership Dispute The 40-year-old Portuguese forward, currently playing for Saudi club Al-Nassr, recently scored a brace against Al-Ittihad, taking his career tally to 956 goals for both club and country. Despite his age, Ronaldo said he remains motivated to play for “one or two more years”, keeping the 1,000-goal milestone within reach. “It’s hard to continue playing,…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that it will directly operate Multan Sultans during the upcoming 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), following a protracted dispute with the franchise’s former owner, Ali Khan Tareen. The board cited non-compliance and public criticism of league management as reasons for not renewing Tareen’s ownership agreement. Also Read: England Clinches First Ashes Test Win in Australia in 15 Years Introduced in 2018 as the sixth PSL franchise, Multan Sultans quickly became one of the most valuable teams, winning the PSL title in 2021 and reaching multiple finals. However, over the past year,…

England achieved a historic victory on Australian soil on Saturday, winning their first Test in 15 years with a thrilling four-wicket triumph in the chaotic fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The match, completed in just two days, saw 36 wickets tumble, leaving a stunned 92,045-strong crowd and a jubilant “Barmy Army” of travelling fans. Also Read: PCB Guarantees Rs850 Million Minimum Income to Each PSL Franchise from 2026 After dismissing Australia for 132 in the second innings, England chased down 175, with Harry Brook unbeaten on 18 and Jamie Smith on three securing the win. Jacob Bethell…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has guaranteed a minimum central pool income of Rs850 million to each Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise for the next five editions of the tournament, starting from the 11th edition in 2026. The move aims to provide financial stability to franchises amid varying ownership costs and the upcoming expansion of the league. Also Read: Punjab Athletes Call for Better Training Facilities After National Games Success According to clause 6.4 of the agreement signed between the PCB and the PSL franchises, if a team’s share from the central pool income falls below Rs850 million in any…

Athletes from Punjab who shone at the 35th National Games in Karachi have highlighted the need for regular high-level coaching and training facilities to elevate lesser-known sports like table tennis, wushu, and fencing to international standards. The Punjab contingent returned with 16 gold, 38 silver, and 72 bronze medals, achieving fourth place among 14 participating units after a 35-year gap. Also Read: Australia Opts for All-Pace Attack in Fourth Ashes Test Zaib Hasnain, who won gold in wushu, emphasized the personal sacrifices he made to train internationally, spending Rs2 million for a two-month course in Thailand and even losing his…

Australia will field an all-pace attack in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, skipper Steve Smith confirmed, while Josh Inglis was dropped in favor of Usman Khawaja. The hosts head into the Boxing Day Test with a commanding 3-0 lead over England but are without Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon. Also Read: Australia Faces Injury Blow as Cummins and Lyon Miss Final Ashes Tests Cummins, returning from a lower back injury in Adelaide, will play no further part in the series, while Lyon underwent surgery for a torn hamstring and faces a long recovery. Todd Murphy has…