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Pakistan’s campaign in the 2026 AFC Under-23 Asian Cup qualifiers came to a disappointing conclusion as they suffered a third consecutive defeat, losing 1-0 to Oman at the Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh on Tuesday. The result ended Pakistan’s hopes of advancing, with the team finishing bottom of Group G without a point, while Iraq, Cambodia, and Oman battled for top positions. For Pakistan, this was a campaign marked by missed opportunities, defensive lapses, and the challenge of competing against more experienced sides. Also Read: Arshad Nadeem Confident Ahead of World Athletics Championships in Tokyo The game against Oman began…

Olympic javelin throw champion Arshad Nadeem expressed confidence and determination on Tuesday as he prepared to leave for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, set to take place from September 13 to 21. The 28-year-old athlete, who brought Pakistan glory with his record-breaking 92.97-metre throw at the 2024 Paris Olympics, trained at the Punjab Stadium in Lahore just before his departure, delivering throws over 85 metres and showing strong form. Also Read: Pakistan Announces Squad for Historic AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers Speaking to reporters after his final practice, Arshad said his focus remains on performing at his best,…

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced the squad for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers, marking the country’s first-ever participation in a major international futsal tournament. The historic campaign will unfold later this month in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, as Pakistan steps onto the continental stage with hopes of making an impression in the fast-paced indoor game. Also Read: Asia Cup 2025: Cricket Returns Amid Geopolitical Tensions and High Expectations A training camp is currently underway at the Liaquat Gymnasium in Islamabad’s Jinnah Sports Complex, where head coach Sakhawat Ali is putting the players through rigorous drills. The squad,…

After months of uncertainty, the Asian Cricket Council finally confirmed the men’s T20 Asia Cup schedule at the end of July. The delay followed heightened political tensions between Pakistan and India earlier in the year, casting doubt on whether the tournament would even take place. It was only after India’s Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports approved participation in events involving Pakistan that the stage was officially set. Also Check: Mohammad Nawaz’s Hat-Trick Fires Pakistan to T20 Tri-Series Title in Sharjah The 19-match tournament begins on Tuesday with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi, while hosts India will play…

Pakistan clinched the T20 tri-series crown in Sharjah with a resounding 75-run victory over Afghanistan on Sunday, thanks to a brilliant all-round display from Mohammad Nawaz. The left-arm spinner etched his name into the record books with a stunning hat-trick, becoming only the third Pakistani bowler to achieve the feat in T20 internationals. His figures of 5-19 dismantled Afghanistan, who were bundled out for just 66 while chasing a modest 142. Also Read: Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Jannik Sinner to Win Second US Open and Reclaim World No. 1 Earlier, Nawaz had chipped in with a crucial 25 off 21 balls,…

Carlos Alcaraz underlined his supremacy in men’s tennis with a commanding four-set victory over Jannik Sinner in the US Open final on Sunday, clinching his second title in New York and sixth Grand Slam crown overall. The 22-year-old Spaniard prevailed 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in a showdown that once again defined the sport’s most compelling rivalry. Also Read: India-Pakistan Rivalry to Ignite Asia Cup 2025 in UAE Alcaraz’s triumph avenged his Wimbledon final defeat to Sinner in July and ended the Italian’s 27-match unbeaten streak on hard courts at Grand Slams. It also sealed his return to the world number…

The Asia Cup 2025 promises fireworks as India and Pakistan prepare for their first cricket meeting since their military clash earlier this year. The T20 tournament, starting Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates, is not just about regional supremacy but also serves as crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup scheduled in India and Sri Lanka early next year. The event opens with Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi, but all eyes are on September 14, when India and Pakistan face off in Dubai in a match that is expected to draw global attention. Also Read: Aryna Sabalenka…

Aryna Sabalenka underlined her dominance at the top of women’s tennis by defending her US Open crown with a straight-sets victory over Amanda Anisimova in Saturday’s final. The Belarusian, ranked world number one, delivered a ruthless performance to claim a 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) win inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, sealing the fourth Grand Slam title of her career and solidifying her place among the sport’s elite. For Sabalenka, this triumph came as redemption after suffering heartbreak in both the Australian and French Open finals earlier in the year. Learning from those setbacks, she produced her sharpest tennis on the biggest stage,…

World number one Aryna Sabalenka moved one step closer to defending her US Open crown after a hard-fought 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Jessica Pegula in Thursday’s semifinal. The Belarusian, reigning champion in New York, will face American Amanda Anisimova in the final after she ended Naomi Osaka’s run earlier in the day. Also Read: Fakhar, Abrar Shine as Pakistan Reach T20I Tri-Series Final with Win Over UAE Sabalenka is chasing history, aiming to become the first woman since Serena Williams in 2014 to win consecutive US Open titles. This marks her third successive final at Flushing Meadows and her fourth…

Pakistan booked their place in the T20I tri-series final after defeating the United Arab Emirates by 31 runs in Sharjah on Thursday, thanks to a brilliant unbeaten 77 from Fakhar Zaman and career-best bowling figures from spinner Abrar Ahmed. Also Read: Sinner, Anisimova, and Osaka Shine to Reach US Open Semi-Finals Batting first after winning the toss, Pakistan were in early trouble, slipping to 80-5 in 11.3 overs. Openers Saim Ayub (11) and Sahibzada Farhan (16) fell cheaply, while skipper Salman Ali Agha managed only 7. Mohammad Haris added 14 and Hasan Nawaz 4, leaving Pakistan reeling before Fakhar and…