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POA seeks budget estimates from national federations for 14th South Asian Games
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POA seeks budget estimates from national federations for 14th South Asian Games

Pakistan Olympic chief Arif Saeed had been asked by the state to submit such details of the federations so that further steps could be taken.

Coffee lovers find grounds for complaint at Australian Open
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Coffee lovers find grounds for complaint at Australian Open

The Australian Open attracts more than 90,000 fans a day early on in the tournament, when ground passes are relatively cheap, offering the chance to watch main draw action on the outer courts.

Pakistan banking on spin for Test success against West Indies
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Pakistan banking on spin for Test success against West Indies

The host country has employed innovative methods to prepare spinner-friendly surfaces, using a “greenhouse concept” to counter the cold and moist conditions of Multan’s foggy winter for the upcoming two-Test series which begins from January 17.

Record-setting Djokovic trumps Federer on way to Melbourne third round
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Record-setting Djokovic trumps Federer on way to Melbourne third round

China’s Zheng Qinwen, last year’s runner-up, was shocked at Australian Open as Germany’s unseeded Laura Siegemund savored win over the Olympic champion.

Tiger unsure about status of Riviera event amid LA fires
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Tiger unsure about status of Riviera event amid LA fires

Pacific Palisades is the home of The Genesis Invitational, a Signature Event that has a $20 million purse and is scheduled to take place Feb. 13-16 at Riviera Country Club.

From success story to headache: ICC grapples with Afghanistan dilemma
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From success story to headache: ICC grapples with Afghanistan dilemma

The rapid rise of Afghanistan’s men's team has coincided with the disbanding of their women's squad even though that team never played any international match.

Pakistan's top cyclist Ali set to defend his title at Asian Road Cycling Championships
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Pakistan's top cyclist Ali set to defend his title at Asian Road Cycling Championships

Ali, who had won golds in the individual time trial and road scratch event last June in the Asian Championship in Almaty, is optimistic about putting up a good show in Thailand next month.

Frenchman Dalin claims Vendee Globe victory in record time
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Frenchman Dalin claims Vendee Globe victory in record time

As the sun rose, Dalin crossed the line at Les Sables-d'Olonne with his arms raised with a time of 64 days, 19 hours, 22 minutes and 49 seconds to smash the record by over nine days.

American hope Fritz marches through, Navarro survives Stearns scare
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American hope Fritz marches through, Navarro survives Stearns scare


There were also wins in the bright sunshine for 2021 U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu, Russian ninth seed Daria Kasatkina, former men's world number six Matteo Berrettini and 13th seed Holger Rune.

Devastating LA fires prompt 2028 Olympics debate
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Devastating LA fires prompt 2028 Olympics debate

Experts say the ongoing disaster has underscored the challenges of staging the world's largest sporting event in a region increasingly under threat of wildfires.

Kiwi cricketers steal limelight at HBL PSL Player Draft
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Kiwi cricketers steal limelight at HBL PSL Player Draft

Although Kane Williamson was not selected in the platinum round, Karachi Kings secured him in the supplementary category.

Sinner relief at warm Australian Open welcome amid doping scandal
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Sinner relief at warm Australian Open welcome amid doping scandal

Sinner was playing his first match since the Court of Arbitration for Sport last week announced it would hear an appeal by the World Anti-Doping Agency in April over a drugs scandal that rocked the Italian last year.

Afghanistan names Champions Trophy squad amid boycott calls
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Afghanistan names Champions Trophy squad amid boycott calls

Afghanistan has brought in former Pakistan captain Younis Khan to mentor the side in what will mark its first appearance in the tournament featuring the top eight One-day International teams in the world.

IOC long-shot Watanabe hopes 'crazy' Olympic idea sparks debate
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IOC long-shot Watanabe hopes 'crazy' Olympic idea sparks debate

The Japanese official is proposing to host the Games simultaneously in five cities across five continents in a bid to reduce costs and let the whole world share Olympic fever.

Tsitsipas becomes the first big name to fall at Australian Open
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Tsitsipas becomes the first big name to fall at Australian Open

Michelsen kept his cool under pressure on rallies and found success at the net while his baseline game looked effortless.

Barcelona thrashes Real Madrid 5-2 to win Spanish Super Cup
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Barcelona thrashes Real Madrid 5-2 to win Spanish Super Cup

Barcelona players gave a clinical display to lift their first trophy in more than a year, having no silverware to show for last season.

Shahbaz Ahmed: Maradona of Hockey
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Shahbaz Ahmed: Maradona of Hockey

He represented his country and won the 1994 World Cup and 1994 Champions Trophy

Pakistan names Test squad for West Indies series
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Pakistan names Test squad for West Indies series

To bolster the spin attack, off-spinner Sajid Khan and mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed have been recalled to join left-arm spinner Noman Ali.

Baloch Bolt: Pakistan’s sprint sensation
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Baloch Bolt: Pakistan’s sprint sensation

With a passion for speed and a determination to make his country proud, Mueed Baloch is training tirelessly to leave his mark on the international athletics scene

'Positive' meeting between PM Shehbaz and POA chief Arif over South Asian Games
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'Positive' meeting between PM Shehbaz and POA chief Arif over South Asian Games

The meeting was also attended by the IPC Secretary Nadeem Irshad Kayani and Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Director General Yasir Pirzada.