Author: The Team PK

Stars of sport, screen and music came together at the Paris 2024 closing ceremony to bring the 33rd Olympic Games to an end. In a dramatic finale to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, actor Tom Cruise made a memorable appearance as he descended from the roof of the Stade de France to collect the Olympic flag. This iconic moment marked the official handover of the Games to Los Angeles, which will host the Olympics in 2028. Cruise then sped away on a motorcycle, adding a thrilling touch to the ceremony. The closing event continued with an electrifying music set on…

Pakistani athletes Faiqa Riaz and Kishmala Talat have been eliminated from the Paris Olympics after failing to advance past the preliminary rounds in their respective events. Faiqa Riaz competed in the women’s 100-meter race but did not advance after finishing sixth in Heat 2 with a time of 12.49 seconds. Only the top three from each of the four preliminary heats, along with the five fastest times overall, progress to the next round, leaving Faiqa short of qualifying. In the women’s 25-meter pistol event, Kishmala Talat placed 22nd overall. Despite strong individual scores in the precision series (95, 99, 99)…

In a thrilling display of football prowess, Pakistani youth teams have reached the semi-finals of the Norway Cup 2024. The U15 team from Better Future and the U17 side from Muslim Hands FC have both advanced, showcasing impressive performances in their respective competitions. The Pakistan Street Child Football Team secured a last-minute 3-2 victory over Germany’s JSG Leintal. Mohammad Kashif scored twice and Mohammad Junaid added another, sending waves of celebration through the Pakistani community in Norway. The U17 team will face Norway’s Forde IL in their semi-final later today, while the U15 Better Future Pakistan team will go up…

Sri Lanka qualify for the final of Women’s T20 Asia Cup Cricket Tournament after beating Pakistan by three wickets in second semi final. Sri Lanka will face India in the final on Sunday in Dambulla. Earlier, batting first Pakistan Women scored 140 runs for the loss of four wickets in 20 overs. Muneeba Ali remained top scorer with 37 runs while Gull Feroza added 25 runs. Captain Nida Dar made 23 while Fatima Sana hit unbeaten 23. For Sri Lanka , Kavisha Dilhari and Udeshika Prabodhani took two wickets each. In reply Sri Lanka Women achieved the 141-run target for…

Expect dramatic storylines, thrilling competition, fierce rivalries, and even world-record performances when athletics takes center stage at Paris 2024. The world’s greatest athletes will attempt to run, jump, and throw themselves into the history books at Stade de France from August 1-11. After the spectacle opening ceremony here are 10 things to watch out for: 1. Can Anyone Deny Noah Lyles? Noah Lyles aims for an unprecedented four track golds in Paris. The American sprinter, who claimed 100m, 200m, and 4x100m gold at last year’s World Championships, wants to add the 4x400m relay to his targets. He lowered his 100m…

The 2024 Olympics kicked off in Paris with a breathtaking opening ceremony that saw thousands of athletes making their entrance along the iconic River Seine. This year’s ceremony was unlike any other, replacing the traditional stadium setting with a stunning waterway spectacle. A Dazzling Start to the Games In a historic first, the near four-hour ceremony took place on the Seine, showcasing athletes from 205 delegations aboard 85 boats and barges. They passed by some of Paris’ most famous landmarks, adding a unique touch to the “greatest show on Earth.” The festivities reached a climax when French judo legend Teddy Riner…

The Pakistan women’s cricket team advanced to the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup following India’s 82-run victory over Nepal at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. India, with a score of 178/3 in 20 overs, restricted Nepal to 96/9, solidifying their place in the final four after previous wins against Pakistan and the UAE. Read every sports news here: Pakistan’s Women secured their semi-final spot by defeating the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 10 wickets in a must-win match. Chasing a target of 104 runs, openers Gull Feroza and Muneeba Ali led Pakistan to victory in 14.1 overs without…

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has floated a plan to play a tri-series with Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as well as A team tours to Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. The ACB Chairman, Mirwais Ashraf, and CEO, Naseeb Khan were in Colombo to attend the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s annual Board Meeting where they also met with Cricket South Africa, Cricket New Zealand and Cricket West Indies to discuss the possibility of a white-ball series before the Champions Trophy 2025. “Afghanistan Cricket Board’s Chairman, Mr Mirwais Ashraf, and CEO, Mr Naseeb Khan, attended the ICC Board Meeting which was…

New South Wales defeated Queensland 14-4 in Brisbane, securing their 17th State of Origin title and preventing Queensland from achieving a third consecutive series win. Bradman Best and Mitchell Moses scored the only tries late in the match, leading the Blues to their first title since 2021. The victory marked a significant comeback after their initial 38-10 loss, followed by a 38-18 win in Melbourne. This win also broke their six-game losing streak in deciders at Suncorp Stadium. Queensland Walsh; Cobbo, Gagai, Tabuai-Fidow, Holmes; Dearden, Cherry-Evans (capt); Fotuaika, Grant, Kaufusi, Cotter, Capewell, Carrigan. Interchanges: Hunt, Collins, Nanai, Ponga. New South…

Pakistan’s batting stars Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have maintained their fourth and fifth positions in the updated ICC T20I rankings. Babar holds a rating of 755, while Rizwan has 746. Australia’s Travis Head leads the rankings, with India’s Suryakumar Yadav in second place. In previous Indian performances against Zimbabwe led to notable ranking improvements. Shubman Gill climbed 36 places to 37th, surpassing Rohit Sharma (42nd) and retired Virat Kohli (51st). Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani moved up 11 spots to 44th among bowlers, while India’s Washington Sundar and Mukesh Kumar also rose in the rankings. In Test rankings, England players made…