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August 14, 2025

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Duplantis Sets 13th Pole Vault World Record at 6.29m in Budapest

Sweden’s Mondo Duplantis once again redefined the limits of pole vaulting on Tuesday, breaking his own world record with a clearance of 6.29 metres at the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest. It was the 13th time the 25-year-old has set a new world mark, continuing a remarkable streak of dominance in the sport. READ MORE: Seales’ Six-for Powers West Indies to Historic ODI Series Win The two-time Olympic and world champion maintained his habit of raising the bar by just one centimetre, surpassing the 6.28m he achieved in Stockholm in June. His record-setting leap came on the second attempt at the Istvan...
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August 14, 2025

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Seales’ Six-for Powers West Indies to Historic ODI Series Win

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 overs, turning...
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August 13, 2025

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Italian Orienteering Athlete Mattia Debertolis Dies at World Games in Chengdu

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 in 253...
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August 13, 2025

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India Emerges as Strong Contender for 2030 Commonwealth Games

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 will be...
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August 12, 2025

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Asif, Nasir Shine at World Games; Poland’s Kozerska Breaks Freediving Record

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 momentum going.” In squash,...
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August 12, 2025

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Rizwan Weighs Fifth Bowler Options Ahead of ODI Series Decider

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 in recent years,...
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