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Asian Games in Japan Close After Record-Breaking Performances and Organisational Problems

Sana Tahir / 4 weeks

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“I don’t think I am what people describe as a prodigy,” she said. NAGOYA: The Asian Games in Japan will conclude on Sunday after two weeks of record-breaking performances by emerging sporting stars, although the event was also overshadowed by organisational problems, sparse crowds and criticism over its management. More than 17,000 athletes and officials […]

Pakistan Beat Kazakhstan 3-1 in Asian Games Volleyball Opener

Sana Tahir / 1 month

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Murad Khan led Pakistan’s scoring with 21 points, including 17 successful spikes and four blocks. Photo: PVF Pakistan made a winning start to the men’s volleyball competition at the 20th Asian Games on Sunday, defeating Kazakhstan 3-1 in their Pool A opener at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium. Pakistan secured victory with set scores […]

Thailand produced a major upset at the Asian Games on Wednesday, edging Pakistan 48-45 in a closely fought Group B men’s kabaddi match at the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium.

Sana Tahir / 1 month

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The winners pull off stunning upset, edge strong Green-shirts 48-45 Photo: Screengrab Pakistan, who had opened their campaign with a dominant 65-22 victory over Malaysia before demolishing Nepal, led Thailand 32-31 at halftime but were unable to maintain their advantage in the second period Thailand turned the match around after the break, scoring 17 points […]

Thailand’s Puripol Boonson will look to prove himself as Asia’s pre-eminent sprinter when he bids for the 100 metres gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Games, three years after taking silver at Hangzhou.

Sana Tahir / 1 month
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He arrives in Nagoya after clocking 9.99 seconds in the Czech Republic last month Thailand’s Puripol Boonson celebrates after winning the men’s 200m final. Photo: REUTERS NAGOYA:Boonson became ‌Southeast Asia’s first runner to break the 10-second barrier when he ran 9.94 on home soil in December and enters the Japan meet in decent form after […]

Mike Hesson Says Asian Games Will Give Young Pakistan Players Valuable Experience

Sana Tahir / 1 month

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Squad heads to Nagoya after Karachi camp with captain Farhan set to gain leadership experience KARACHI: Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said on Wednesday that the Asian Games will provide valuable international and leadership experience to a young Pakistan side. Pakistan on Wednesday also did training at the Oval Ground of the National Stadium ahead […]

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Asian Games in Japan Close After Record-Breaking Performances and Organisational Problems

Pakistan Beat Kazakhstan 3-1 in Asian Games Volleyball Opener

Thailand produced a major upset at the Asian Games on Wednesday, edging Pakistan 48-45 in a closely fought Group B men’s kabaddi match at the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium.

Thailand’s Puripol Boonson will look to prove himself as Asia’s pre-eminent sprinter when he bids for the 100 metres gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Games, three years after taking silver at Hangzhou.

Mike Hesson Says Asian Games Will Give Young Pakistan Players Valuable Experience