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The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has raised serious concerns over the Pakistan Netball Federation’s (PNF) assertion that the national youth girls’ team clinched “first position” at the 2025 Asian Youth Netball Championship, held in South Korea. The PSB has issued a formal notice, demanding a written explanation within three days. According to the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan, the PSB believes that the language used by the federation in official communication, along with televised statements by PNF Chairman Mudassar Razzaq Arain, gave the impression that Pakistan won the overall gold medal. The board pointed out that Pakistan had actually topped…

Carlos Alcaraz may have lost his Wimbledon crown to Italy’s Jannik Sinner, but the young Spaniard walked away from Centre Court with his head held high and his sights still set on greatness. After falling 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in Sunday’s final, Alcaraz acknowledged the sting of defeat—his first in a Grand Slam final—but also praised the rising quality of his ongoing rivalry with Sinner. “It’s always a bad feeling losing matches,” Alcaraz admitted. “But I’m proud of everything I’ve done these last four weeks. I played against someone who was simply unbelievable today.” With both players now having claimed…

DAZHOU, China — The young guns of Pakistan U-18 hockey team delivered yet another thrilling performance on Friday, booking their spot in the final of the U-18 Asia Cup with a 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Malaysia after a dramatic 3-3 draw in regular time. The match, held in Dazhou, saw both sides locked in a fiercely competitive encounter. Despite multiple lead changes, neither team could secure a win within regulation time. With the stakes high, the contest was decided in a nail-biting penalty shootout, where Pakistan’s resilience and sharp goalkeeping proved decisive. In a celebratory post on Instagram, the…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has authoritatively named Saud Shakeel as the captain of an 18-member Pakistan Shaheens squad for the up and coming visit of Britain, planned from July 17 to Admirable 6, where the group will play two three-day matches and three 50-over fixtures. The Shaheens, serving as Pakistan’s men’s group, were finally seen in action prior this year against Bangladesh in Dubai. This visit is seen as a vital step in preparing future worldwide ability and giving high-performing residential players universal exposure. Saud Shakeel, as of now capped at the Test level, will be joined by individual…

LONDON: Amanda Anisimova conveyed the execution of a lifetime on Thursday, staggering world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to reach her first-ever Wimbledon last. Within the moment of the women’s semi-final, Poland’s Iga Swiatek annihilated Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0, setting up an epic title clash between two women making their make a big appearance within the last at the All Britain Club. In an emotional experience beneath the sweltering sun at Middle Court, Anisimova coordinated Sabalenka’s control with tenacious standard hostility and mental composure. The 23-year-old American, once hailed as an adolescent wonder, rediscovered her best frame,…

KARACHI: The much-anticipated 21st version of the Westbury National Tennis Championship formally started on Thursday at the prestigious Karachi Club, drawing a huge pool of over 230 members from over Pakistan. Organized by the Sindh Tennis Affiliation under the support of the Pakistan Tennis Alliance (PTF), the competition aims to exhibit the country’s developing and built up ability over different age groups and formats. Thursday checked the opening day of the week-long occasion, which highlights categories counting men’s and women’s singles, youngsters U-18 and U-14, veterans, and pairs occasions. On the primary day, the highlight was on men’s singles qualifying…

WELLINGTON: NZ recently named head coach Victimize Walter has consoled fans that Kane Williamson remains committed to worldwide cricket with the Dark Caps, in spite of the star batsman turning down a central contract and selecting out of the up and coming Zimbabwe Test tour. The 34-year-old ingenious, broadly respected as one of the finest batsmen of his era, has chosen to center on establishment cricket this season. Rather than driving the side in two Test matches in Bulawayo in late July and early Eminent, Williamson will captain London Soul within The Hundred in England. Walter, talking to the NZ…

LONDON: The activity at Wimbledon 2025 came to a fever pitch on Wednesday, as Jannik Heathen, Carlos Alcaraz, and Iga Swiatek raged into the semi-finals with commanding exhibitions, overcoming both individual and physical challenges before thundering swarms at the All Britain Club. Sinner Fights Past Shelton In spite of Damage Concerns Top-seeded Italian Jannik Heathen pushed through clear inconvenience to overcome America’s Ben Shelton in straight sets — 7-6(7/2), 6-4, 6-4 — securing a put within the Wimbledon semi-finals for the moment year in a push. Donning a defensive sleeve and unmistakably jumping at times, Heathen fought through an elbow…

Pakistan junior hockey team continued its impressive journey in the U-18 Asia Cup with a thrilling 2-1 win over host nation China, securing a spot in the tournament’s semi-final. The match, played on Wednesday in Dazhou, marked the end of the group stage, where Pakistan remained unbeaten among the 11 participating teams — a significant achievement that highlights the resurgence of youth hockey in the country. The contest started with high energy from both sides, but it was Pakistan who made an early breakthrough. Hassan Shehbaz opened the scoring for the Green Shirts in the 11th minute with a brilliant…

LONDON: India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has acknowledged the possibility of a tougher challenge at Lord’s as India gear up for the third Test against England, beginning Thursday. With the series levelled at 1-1, and Jofra Archer poised to return to red-ball cricket after more than four years, Kotak believes the conditions — and the opposition — may test India’s impressive batting lineup. India bounced back with a dominant 336-run win at Edgbaston, where they posted massive totals of 587 and 427/6 declared. The victory was led by sensational performances from captain Shubman Gill, who has scored 585 runs in…