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Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele lifted the Ballon d’Or on Monday night in Paris, marking the pinnacle of his career after a sensational season that saw him lead PSG to their first-ever Champions League title. On the same evening, Spain’s Aitana Bonmati secured her third consecutive Women’s Ballon d’Or, further cementing her legacy as one of the greatest midfielders of her generation. Also Check: Muhammad Dwedar Runs for Palestine Amid War and Loss For Dembele, aged 28, the achievement was both personal and collective. Converted into a centre-forward after Kylian Mbappe’s departure to Real Madrid, he thrived in his new…

Three months before the World Athletics Championships, Muhammad Dwedar’s training ground was not a professional track but the streets of Jericho in the West Bank. His mother feared for his safety, worried he could become another casualty of Israeli raids, but Dwedar had no sports facilities or advanced equipment. All he carried with him was a dream — to represent Palestine on the global stage and show the world his nation’s resilience. Also Read: Suryakumar Yadav Dismisses Indo-Pak Contest as a Rivalry After India’s Asia Cup Win That dream came true last week at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo.…

India’s men’s captain Suryakumar Yadav downplayed the notion of an India-Pakistan cricket rivalry after his side defeated Pakistan by six wickets in their Asia Cup Super Four clash on Sunday. The victory, India’s second over Pakistan in the tournament, strengthened their dominance in T20 head-to-heads with an 11-3 record, along with one tied game. While Pakistan still lead overall across formats with 88 wins to India’s 79, the recent streak tilted the T20 balance heavily in India’s favor. Also Read: Pakistan Bowl First in Final ODI Against South Africa Ahead of Women’s World Cup Suryakumar told reporters that the numbers…

Pakistan faced South Africa in their third and final ODI at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Monday, a crucial clash in preparation for the upcoming Women’s World Cup. After winning the toss, Proteas skipper Laura Wolvaardt elected to bat first, putting Pakistan on the field under afternoon skies. The match carried added significance for Pakistan with young batter Eyman Fatima making her ODI debut, while spin all-rounder Syeda Aroob Shah returned to the side to strengthen the bowling attack. Also Read: Who will be the next BCCI President? Name revealed The home side entered the contest after falling just short in…

Who will be the next BCCI President? Name revealed On Saturday, a day before the deadline for filing nominations for various positions in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Mithun Manhas emerged as the sole candidate to have submitted papers for the post of president, a position considered the most powerful and wealthiest in the cricketing world. According to a Cricinfo report, the post has been vacant since August, when former Indian all-rounder Roger Binny resigned. In the interim, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla has been serving as acting president. If elected, Manhas would become only the…

At the Asia Cup Super Four stage, Pakistan is expected to make significant changes to its playing XI for the highly anticipated match against India. According to media sources, two players who were part of the team that lost to India in the group stage will not feature in today’s encounter. A 12-member shortlist has been prepared, but Khushdil Shah, who was brought in against the UAE in place of Faheem Ashraf, is unlikely to make the final cut. Middle-order batter Hasan Nawaz and spinner Sufiyan Muqeem are also expected to miss out. Sources suggest that Pakistan plans to counter…

Asia Cup: Pakistan Ready to Humble India’s Pride, Arch-Rivals Meet Again Today Pakistan has a golden chance to shatter India’s pride as the two arch-rivals meet once again in the Asia Cup Super Four stage today (Sunday) in Dubai. The Green Shirts are determined to settle old scores and enter the field with renewed passion. To set the foundation for victory, Pakistan’s top order will need to shoulder responsibility. Concerns remain over the poor batting form of Saim Ayub, while Haris Rauf is likely to be retained in the playing XI. The toss will be crucial, as the winning side…

Reporting from the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Anushe Engineer brings the dramatic updates from the javelin final where Pakistan’s star athlete Arshad Nadeem’s medal hopes came to an unfortunate end. Despite entering the competition with confidence and form, Nadeem fouled his fourth throw and concluded the event with a best effort of 82.75 meters. This distance fell short against the world-class performances delivered on the grand stage, eliminating him from contention in the medal race. Also Read: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Shines in Tokyo, Kebinatshipi Makes History in Men’s 400m The night belonged to Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott, who clinched…

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone lit up the Tokyo National Stadium on Thursday night with a breathtaking performance that came agonizingly close to breaking one of athletics’ most enduring records. Running through the rain, the American superstar stormed to victory in the women’s 400 metres final with a time of 47.78 seconds, the second fastest in history. Her display not only brought the crowd to its feet but also confirmed that her transition from hurdles to the flat this season was a masterstroke. The world record of 47.60 seconds set by East Germany’s Marita Koch in 1985 still stands, but McLaughlin-Levrone’s latest run…

Pakistan captain Salman Agha has declared his side fully prepared to face arch-rivals India in the Super Fours stage of the Asia Cup, setting the stage for another highly anticipated clash. The Green Shirts secured their place with a 41-run victory over the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, joining India and two Group B teams in the round robin format. Also Read: Pakistan’s Matches in Women’s Blind T20 World Cup Shifted to Sri Lanka Last week’s group-stage encounter between Pakistan and India ended in controversy when the Indian players refused post-match handshakes. Despite the tension, Salman remains focused on performance…