Pakistan Sports

Kabaddi match action; players in mid-movement on a blue court.
Sports

Kabaddi falls victim to Indo-Pak political tensions

While India has its own kabaddi league, Pakistani players lag both in terms of personal development and livelihood

Man holding two Strongmen competition medals, standing outdoors in sunlight.
Sports

Top Pak weightlifters dealt IOC scholarship blow following PWF's suspension

Following PWF's suspension amid doping violations, the country’s top weightlifters are not eligible for the IOC Scholarship

Athlete in green prepares to throw a javelin in a stadium.
Sports

Arshad sets sights on World Athletics Championships

Arshad will depart for Tokyo on September 9, with the qualification round and the final scheduled on September 17 and 18, respectively

Hub rally: A treat for motorsport enthusiasts
Sports

Hub rally: A treat for motorsport enthusiasts

With its scenic backdrop and challenging terrain, the Hub Rally provides the ideal platform for drivers

Man aiming a pistol with shooting glasses in an indoor range.
Sports

GM Bashir misses out on Asian Shooting Championship 25m rapid fire pistol finals

Bashir, the three-time Olympian, posted a total score of 574-18X, finishing 15th out of 31 shooters in the qualification round

Karachi may lose National Games swimming events over lack of facilities
Sports

Karachi may lose National Games swimming events over lack of facilities

Absence of electronic timing devices raises chances of shifting competitions to Lahore or Islamabad despite growing local interest

Two men in a boxing gym, wearing gloves, posing for a photo.
Sports

Coach Vaughan lauds boxer Waseem’s unmatched work ethic

The Quetta-born Mohammad Waseem is currently preparing to defend his WBA Gold world title in a fight scheduled on November 29 in Lahore

Field hockey players in green and white uniforms celebrate on a blue pitch.
Sports

Pakistan hockey team's Asia Cup participation still in limbo

The Pakistan Hockey Federation says the final decision to send the team to India for the upcoming event rests with government

The cost of gains: Steroid use among Pakistani bodybuilders
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The cost of gains: Steroid use among Pakistani bodybuilders

The pursuit of an ideal body shape through steroids has proven risky, highlighting the need for awareness

‘It is every player’s dream’: Eyman Fatima on brink of Pakistan debut
Sports

‘It is every player’s dream’: Eyman Fatima on brink of Pakistan debut

The 20-year-old’s journey from local grounds in Sargodha to the international stage culminates with a potential debut in Dublin’s T20I series vs Ireland

Talha Talib breaks silence after doping ban, eyes international comeback
Sports

Talha Talib breaks silence after doping ban, eyes international comeback

Pakistani weightlifter opens up about testing positive for a banned steroid in 2021, his three-year suspension, and the drive behind his return to the global stage

Inzamam backs Tape Ball boom, welcomes Pakistan-India Asia Cup clash
Sports

Inzamam backs Tape Ball boom, welcomes Pakistan-India Asia Cup clash

At Tape Ball Premier League final, the former captain praises growing fanfare and prize money, says format is helping unearth grassroots talent

Pakistan delegation parades on track in green uniforms at an event.
Sports

Pakistan's preparations for hosting South Asian Games 2025 alarmingly slow

Although occasional meetings are taking place, no tangible progress has been seen so far as the Games are scheduled for January 23-31 next year

Iqbal Qasim breaks down Pakistan’s decline despite talent and funding
Sports

Iqbal Qasim breaks down Pakistan’s decline despite talent and funding

Former chief selector offers blunt insight into Pakistan cricket’s structural failures

Christian contributions to sports in Pakistan:                                                                                                                                                                              A legacy of passion and perseverance
Sports

Christian contributions to sports in Pakistan: A legacy of passion and perseverance

From the playing fields of colonial India to Olympic glory and Test cricket milestones, Christian athletes have played a pivotal role in shaping Pakistan’s sports history

Aliya Soomro: Fraud, govt’s pawn or victim of false media hype?
Sports

Aliya Soomro: Fraud, govt’s pawn or victim of false media hype?

Her fight in Thailand sparked applause but also exposed cracks in sports reporting and athlete recognition

Remembering one of Pakistan cricket’s finest hours
Sports

Remembering one of Pakistan cricket’s finest hours

I almost wept with joy as Younis Khan lifted the World Twenty20 trophy with a sea of green swaying to the tune of ‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ at the home of cricket

Pakistan volleyball team’s Iranian coach unable to contact family back home
Sports

Pakistan volleyball team’s Iranian coach unable to contact family back home

Mohammadirad is currently in Bahrain handling Pakistan team in the AVC Men’s Volleyball Nations Cup. He has lost his sleep and is anxious about his family

Eye of the tiger: How the mighty Jansher Khan ruled the world of squash
Sports

Eye of the tiger: How the mighty Jansher Khan ruled the world of squash

The legendary Jansher, who is celebrating his 56th birthday today, won a record eight World Open titles

Haris hits maiden ton as Pakistan whitewash Bangladesh in T20I series finale
Sports

Haris hits maiden ton as Pakistan whitewash Bangladesh in T20I series finale

Mohammad Haris powers Pakistan to 3-0 sweep with 46-ball 107* in chase of Bangladesh's record 196-6