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The 19-year-old, who made headlines by clinching the World Junior Squash Championship title in 2023, went down in straight games with scores of 8-11, 5-11, 4-11 against his Spanish opponent. READ MORE: Pakistan Seal 13th Spot at U-19 Volleyball World Championship Hamza started strong in the opening game, taking a quick 3-point lead. However, Pajares, 29, responded with five consecutive points and maintained control to close the first game. In the second game, Hamza levelled the score early at 2-2, but Pajares’ superior court control and shot selection allowed him to pull away once again. The third game saw another…

Pakistan’s Under-19 volleyball team delivered a strong statement at the World Championship in Tashkent by defeating host nation Uzbekistan in straight sets to secure 13th place in the 24-nation tournament. The match, played on Sunday, saw Pakistan dominate throughout with commanding set scores of 25-18, 25-19, and 25-18. READ MORE: Pakistan Clinch T20I Series with Thrilling Win Over West Indies The green shirts showcased efficient and tactical gameplay, scoring a total of 75 points. Their performance included 35 points from powerful attacks, eight through solid blocks, and six from sharp serves. Uzbekistan’s 26 unforced errors also contributed to Pakistan’s convincing…

Summer McIntosh ended her stellar World Aquatics Championships campaign in Singapore with a dominant win in the 400m individual medley, securing her fourth individual gold. Clocking 4:25.78, the Canadian teenager finished over seven seconds ahead of silver medalists Jenna Forrester from Australia and Japan’s Mio Narita, underlining her supremacy in the pool. The 18-year-old McIntosh became just the third swimmer in history to win five individual medals at a single world championship, joining swimming legends Michael Phelps and Sarah Sjöström. Although she was visibly disappointed with her bronze in the 800m freestyle, she remained focused, admitting her goal had been…

Pakistan secured a thrilling 13-run victory over the West Indies to clinch the T20 International Series 2-1 in Lauderhill, Florida. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Pakistan’s opening pair, Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub, delivered a dominant performance, putting up a 138-run partnership that set the tone for the match. Farhan was in fine form, smashing 74 off 53 balls, which included five sixes and three boundaries. Ayub supported well with a composed 66 off 49 balls, hitting two sixes and four fours. READ MORE: World Athletics Enforces Gene Test for Female Category The momentum shifted slightly when…

World Athletics has introduced a new regulation requiring all athletes wishing to compete in the elite female category to undergo and pass a one-time genetic test for the SRY gene. This gene, which is present on the Y chromosome, is a scientific marker used to determine biological sex. The test, which can be conducted through either a cheek swab or blood sample, will be overseen by individual member federations. This move will officially come into effect on September 1, ahead of the World Athletics Championships scheduled for September 13–21 in Tokyo. Also, Check: German Olympian Laura Dahlmeier Dies on Laila…

German mountaineer and Olympic biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier has been confirmed dead after going missing during an attempt to summit Laila Peak in Gilgit-Baltistan. The 30-year-old athlete was climbing in alpine style with her fellow German partner, Marina Eva, when she was fatally struck by a rock at approximately 5,700 meters. Despite being injured, Dahlmeier managed to contact Eva, who was further down the mountain, but worsening weather conditions and inaccessible terrain made any rescue attempt nearly impossible. Also, Check: Leon Marchand Breaks 200m IM World Record in Singapore A swift operation was launched involving the Pakistan Army Aviation helicopters…

Leon Marchand stole the spotlight on day four of the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, smashing the 200m individual medley world record and proving once again why he’s being called the “French Phelps.” Also Check: Zverev, Gauff Cruise Into Canadian Open Round 3 Clocking an astonishing 1:52.69 in the semi-final, Marchand sliced more than 1.3 seconds off Ryan Lochte’s long-standing 2011 record of 1:54.00. His swim left the crowd stunned and re-established him as the top all-round swimmer in the world. “I actually can’t really believe it right now,” Marchand said after the race. “I felt good today and knew…

Alexander Zverev and Coco Gauff advanced to the third round of the Canadian Open with dominant performances, signaling strong momentum as the US Open approaches. Read More: Pakistan Reach WCL Final After India Forfeits Semifinal In the men’s draw, fourth-seeded Zverev defeated Tallon Griekspoor in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4. The German looked confident and composed, controlling rallies from the baseline and serving with precision. Zverev, who has been steadily climbing back into top form after his 2022 injury, said he was “feeling good physically” and is focused on building rhythm before heading to New York for the final Grand Slam…

The Pakistani veterans team has officially advanced to the final of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) after the Indian side refused to participate in their scheduled semifinal clash. The match, which was supposed to take place on Thursday in Birmingham, was cancelled by the WCL organisers, citing the Indian team’s decision to forfeit. Alos check: Pakistan Lose to Argentina in U-19 Volleyball Thriller The WCL is an international T20 cricket league that brings together retired and non-contracted international cricketers to relive the excitement of competitive cricket. The 2024 edition of the tournament began on July 18 and is being…

Pakistan suffered their first loss in the World U-19 Volleyball Championship in Tashkent as they went down fighting 3-2 against Argentina in a nail-biting encounter on Tuesday. It was a contest full of momentum swings, tactical battles, and intense rallies that kept both teams on edge till the final point. READ MORE: Katie Ledecky Extends Record with 22nd World Gold Pakistan entered the match with great confidence, having won all four of their earlier pool matches in straight sets, a performance that had already secured them a place in the Round of 16. Against Argentina, however, the game demanded everything…