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Jayden Seales produced a devastating spell of fast bowling to lead the West Indies to a 202-run victory over Pakistan in the decisive third one-day international in Trinidad on Tuesday. His career-best 6-18 tore through the visitors’ top order and ensured Pakistan were dismissed for just 92, chasing a target of 295. READ MORE: Italian Orienteering Athlete Mattia Debertolis Dies at World Games in Chengdu Batting first, the West Indies posted 294-6 from their 50 overs, with captain Shai Hope anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 120. His late partnership with Justin Greaves yielded 110 runs in just over eight…

Italian orienteering athlete Mattia Debertolis tragically passed away during the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China. The 29-year-old collapsed on August 8 while competing in the men’s middle-distance event and died four days later, according to a joint statement from the World Games organisers and the International Orienteering Federation (IOF). READ MORE: India Emerges as Strong Contender for 2030 Commonwealth Games The World Games, a prestigious multisport event held every four years for disciplines not featured in the Olympics, was hosting its 12th edition in Chengdu. This year’s competition brought together around 4,000 athletes from across the globe to compete…

India is making a determined push to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, with strong backing from the government and a clear ambition to stage major international sporting events. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) sees this as a crucial milestone in its larger goal of hosting the 2036 Olympic Games in the same city. READ MORE: Asif, Nasir Shine at World Games; Poland’s Kozerska Breaks Freediving Record A delegation from the Commonwealth Sports Federation visited Ahmedabad last week, sharing insights from past editions of the Games and working with Indian officials to prepare a comprehensive bid. The final proposal…

CHENGDU – Pakistan’s leading cueist Muhammad Asif opened his World Games snooker campaign in style, outclassing China’s Liang Xiaolong 2-0 at the Civil Aviation Flight University of China Tianfu Campus Gymnasium on Sunday. READ MORE: Rizwan Weighs Fifth Bowler Options Ahead of ODI Series Decider The three-time IBSF world champion and Pakistan’s sole snooker representative in the multi-sport event dominated from the start, taking the first frame 79-50 before sealing the match with a convincing 77-24 win in the second. “This win means a lot to me,” the 43-year-old said. “I’m happy with my performance and hope to keep this…

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan admitted his side faces a selection dilemma over the fifth bowling option ahead of Tuesday’s ODI series decider against West Indies. The uncertainty follows Sunday’s five-wicket defeat in the second one-day international, which levelled the three-match series 1-1. READ MORE: Noor Zaman Falls in World Games Thriller In a rain-shortened contest, Pakistan posted a competitive 171-7 in 37 overs, but West Indies chased the target with ease. Part-time bowlers Saim Ayub and Salman Agha struggled, conceding a combined 66 runs in seven wicketless overs. “You could say our fifth bowler gave away too many runs, but…

Noor Zaman’s run at the World Games came to an end on Saturday after a narrow five-game defeat to Colombian world number 21 Miguel Rodriguez in the last-16 stage. Despite a spirited fightback from 2-1 down, the young Pakistani was unable to close out the deciding game, losing 11-6 in the fifth. READ MORE: Muneeba Ali’s Century Powers Pakistan Women to Consolation Win Over Ireland Making his team’s debut appearance at the Games, Noor began strongly, taking the opening game 11-2 in just six minutes. Rodriguez responded with back-to-back wins in the next two games, 11-7 and 11-9. Noor forced…

Muneeba Ali’s brilliant hundred guided Pakistan women to a commanding consolation victory over Ireland in the third and final T20 International on Sunday, preventing a series sweep. The left-handed opener’s unbeaten 100, coupled with a match-winning 101-run stand alongside Aliya Riaz, saw the visitors chase down Ireland’s 155-run target with 14 balls to spare at the Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin. READ MORE: Pakistan Drawn in Group B for AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers Ireland had already secured the series with wins in the first two matches — an 11-run victory on Wednesday followed by a four-wicket triumph on…

Pakistan will take on hosts Kyrgyzstan, Yemen, Laos, Cambodia and Guam in Group ‘B’ of the AFC Under-17 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers after the official draw was held in Kuala Lumpur. The matches, scheduled from November 22 to 30, will be played in a single league format, with only the group winners from seven qualifying groups advancing to the tournament finals in Saudi Arabia. There, they will join nine AFC nations who have already secured their places by qualifying for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, including powerhouses Japan, Korea Republic, and Uzbekistan. Read More: Pakistan Makes Historic Debut…

A year ago, Arshad Nadeem etched his name in history with a monumental javelin throw that not only brought Pakistan its first individual gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics but also set a new Olympic record — twice — with an incredible 92.97m effort at the Stade de France. The victory was a moment of national pride, reviving Pakistan’s flagging sports fortunes and cementing Arshad’s place among the world’s elite athletes. Also Read: Pakistan Makes Historic Debut in World Games Squash Competition Today, the champion is in London, recovering from calf muscle surgery and undergoing physiotherapy. While two Diamond…

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has launched a federal task force to oversee the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, marking a bold move that places him at the center of preparations for one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events. In a high-profile announcement at the White House, Trump declared himself chairman of the task force, with Vice President JD Vance serving as vice-chair. The decision signals the administration’s intent to take a direct role in managing the event, despite ongoing political tensions with the Democratic leadership of Los Angeles. READ MORE: Pakistan Makes Historic Debut in World…