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  • Arshad Nadeem Javelin thrower creates history , wins gold medal in Paris Olympics 2024

    Arshad Nadeem Javelin thrower creates history , wins gold medal in Paris Olympics 2024

    sportsnaama Report: Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem creates history to win gold medal in Paris Olympics on Thursday 8 August, 2024.

    Arshad Nadeem becomes the first ever athlete of Pakistan who win gold medal in Javelin throw and create a new Olympic record after throwing 92.97 M throw in his second attempt . Neeraj Chopra of India got Silver medal who was the defending Olympic champion. Arshad Nadeem was the only hope for Pakistan in Paris Olympics and he prove his abilities and become the national hero if Pakistan.

  • 28TH CNS OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP TEED OFF AT KARACHI GOLF CLUB

    28TH CNS OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP TEED OFF AT KARACHI GOLF CLUB

    Sportsnaama Report:: The Opening Ceremony and Media Brief of 28th Chief of the Naval Staff Open Golf Championship, scheduled from 08 Aug 24 to 11 Aug 24, was held at the picturesque Karachi Golf Club (KGC). Commander Karachi, Rear Admiral Muhammad Saleem graced the occasion as Chief Guest and inaugurated the championship. During the media brief, Patron Pakistan Navy Golf (South), Cdre Rashid Mahmood Sheikh apprised the audience on salients of championship and its conduct in various categories.

    The Golf Championship will be played in Professionals, Senior Professionals, Junior Professionals, Amateurs, Seniors, Veterans, Ladies Juniors and Pro Amateurs categories. The media was also briefed on the awards and cash prizes in various categories of the championship. A special prize of ‘Toyota Fortuner’ will be awarded to the player scoring ‘Hole in One’.

    Pakistan Navy instituted Chief of the Naval Staff Open Golf Championship at Karachi Golf Club (KGC) in 1995 to add a national level golf event in the calendar of Pakistan Golf Federation. Ever since, it has become a regular and major event of national golf circuit. Such events provide a unique opportunity to showcase Pakistan’s positive image to world as a peace and sports loving nation and also promote healthy activities in society. The regular conduct of this event is the manifestation of PN’s commitment towards promotion of golf at national and international levels.

    The Opening Ceremony was attended by sponsors, golf players and media representatives.

  • BANGLADESH UNSTABLE POLITICAL CONDITION AFFECTS ICC WOMEN T20 WORLD CUP

    BANGLADESH UNSTABLE POLITICAL CONDITION AFFECTS ICC WOMEN T20 WORLD CUP

    KHURRAM SHEHZAD AWAN: The current political crisis in Bangladesh can affect the scheduled International Cricket Council (ICC) women T20 world cup scheduled to be held hosted in Bangladesh from 3 October to 20 October this year.

    The Political scenario in Bangladesh was totally changed after the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid, who fled away to India for exile after the huge protest of the students in the Capital Dhaka. The political condition of Bangladesh is not suitable for the international events so ICC should stare on this important matter and must change the venue of the big event to the other country. All the cricket boards have serious concerns about this situation so the change of venue is the only solution left for the ICC to conduct the mega contest.

    The 9th edition of the ICC T20 Women world cup is scheduled to be hosted in Bangladesh , in this event 10 countries are taking part which divided into two groups. Group A comprised Pakistan, India, Australia, Sri Lanka and New Zealand whereas Bangladesh, England, Scotland, South Africa and West Indies are included in Group B.

  • NASIR IQBAL WINS BEGA OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIP AT AUSTRALIA

    NASIR IQBAL WINS BEGA OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIP AT AUSTRALIA

    Sportsnaama Report: The legend squash star of Pakistan Nasir Iqbal won Bega Open Squash Championship in Australia on 04 August, 2024 after defeating  Matthew Lai with a score of 11-6,11-1 and 11-3.

    In the final match with Hong Kong player Matthew Lai , Iqbal secured a 11-6,11-1 and 11-3 victory to win his 17th career title win along with the prize money of $12,000. The match last only 24 minutes .Nasir Iqbal has won four out of his last five tournaments and is now slated to take part in tournaments in Malaysia. Iqbal has been in tremendous form this year, climbing consistently in his PSA rankings and is currently ranked 116 in the WSF rankings.

  • National Women’s Football Club Championship final round commences on August 2 in Islamabad

    National Women’s Football Club Championship final round commences on August 2 in Islamabad

    Sportsnaama Report: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced the schedule of the final round of the National Women’s Football Club Championship 2024, set to take place from August 2 to August 10 at the Jinnah Sports Complex in Islamabad.

    The final round will feature the top eight teams that have made it through the preliminary stages, divided into two competitive groups:

    Group A: Karachi United WFC, JAFA WFC, Highlanders WFC, Hazara Quetta WFC

    Group B: Karachi City WFC, Diya WFC, Legacy WFC, TWK WFC

    The group stage will run from August 2 to 7, with all matches will be played at the Jinnah Sports Complex. The winners and runners-up from each group will advance to the semifinals, which are scheduled to be held on August 8. The championship will culminate in the final match on August 10 at the Jinnah Football Stadium.

  • Arshad Nadeem is the only hope for Pakistan in Paris Olympics 2024

    Arshad Nadeem is the only hope for Pakistan in Paris Olympics 2024

    Sportsnaama report: Paris Olympics is yet to start at Paris (France) on 26 July , 2024 , The contingent of participating countries are doing rehearsal for the grand opening ceremony.

    Pakistani contingent comprising seven athletes is the shortest contingent but only one hope for the medal is Arshad Nadeem javelin thrower. Arshad Nadeem is the gold medal winner of the Commonwealth games , all the eyes of Pakistani fans are looking for the medal for

  • Pakistan announced contingent for Paris Olympics 2024

    Pakistan announced contingent for Paris Olympics 2024

    Islamabad:
    Pakistan will be participating in the upcoming 33rd Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France with a contingent of seven athletes competing in Athletics, Shooting, and Swimming. The composition of the Pakistan team is as follows:

    The details of participants is as under:

    Athletics

    1.    Mr. Arshad Nadeem – Athlete, Javelin Throw (Qualified)

    2.    Ms. Faiqa Riaz – Athlete, 100m (Universality Place) – approved by World Athletics

    3.    Mr. Salman Iqbal Butt – Athlete Support Personnel

    4.    Dr. Ali Sher Bajwa – Athlete Support Personnel

    Swimming

    1.    Mr. Muhammad Ahmed Durrani – Athlete, 200m Freestyle (Universality Place) – approved by World Aquatics

    2.    Mr. Jehanara Nabi – Athlete, 200m Freestyle (Universality Place) – approved by World Aquatics

    3.    Lt Col (R) Ahmed Ali Khan – Athlete Support Personnel

    Shooting

    1.    Mr. Ghulam Mustafa Bashir – Athlete (25m Rapid Fire Pistol) – Qualified

    2.    Mr. Gulfam Joseph – Athlete (10m Air Pistol, 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team) – Qualified

    3.    Ms. Kishmala Talat – Athlete (10m Air Pistol, 25m Pistol, 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team) – Qualified

    4.    Col Junaid Ali – Athlete Support Personnel

    5.    Mr. Gennady Solodovnikov, Athlete Support Personnel

    Contingent Officials

    1.    Mr. Muhammad Shafiq – Chef de Mission (CDM)

    2.    Mr. Javaid Shamshad Lodhi, Deputy CDM

    3.    Ms. Zainab Shaukat – Admin Official

    Special Appointments from IOC certified Personnel and Embassy of Pakistan in France

    1.    Dr. Syed Meesaq Hussain Rizvi, OLY – Chief Medical Officer

    2.    Mr. Kashif Jameel – NOC Olympic Attaché (Head of Chancery, Embassy of Pakistan in France)

    3.    Mr. Rizwan Ahmed – Welfare Officer (IOC certified Safeguarding Officer in Sports)

    The athletes and team officials will depart in various groups from July 19th to July 24th and will return in different groups after the conclusion of their competitions.

    Mr. Arshad Nadeem, Athlete (Athletic) and Ms. Jehanara Nabi, Athlete (Swimming) will represent as flag bearers of Pakistan in the Opening Ceremony on 26 July 2024.

  • FREIZE SEOUL EVENT STARTS FROM SEPTEMBER 4

    FREIZE SEOUL EVENT STARTS FROM SEPTEMBER 4

    ZEESHAN HAMID :Frieze Seoul is an annual art fair that takes place is Seoul, South Korea, the next edition of the event is going to take place in Seoul on September 4 to 9 this year.

    The last year event took place in Seoul from September 6 to 9, 2023 which featured more than 120 leading galleries from across Asia and beyond, with a strong core of local exhibitors showcasing art from across Asia. The event included various programs such as Frieze Film, Frieze Talks, and a Frieze Music, which explored the wider creative landscape of Korea. The 2024 event will feature more than 110 of worlds leading galleries with selections for emerging talent and a historical art. The freeze Arts award commission, Freize Film , Talks and a Freize week festival of culture is the part of the event.


    Frieze Seoul is a leading international art fair by the team behind premium art fairs such as Frieze London, Frieze Masters, Frieze New York and Frieze Los Angeles. The third edition will take place from September 4-7, 2024. Patrick Lee is the Director of Frieze Seoul. 

    Featuring over 110 of the most influential art galleries from across Asia and beyond, with a primary focus on contemporary art, the fair will be supplemented by a Freize master section dedicated to art from antiquity through to the 20th century. Focus Asia, the section of the fair dedicated to galleries aged 12 years or younger will feature 10 of the most groundbreaking emerging talent from the continent. 

    Frieze Seoul will offer both local and international audiences an opportunity to explore the best art from around the world, in addition to an unmissable week of events and activations which will be held in the city during Frieze Week. 

    Happening in partnership with the Galleries Association of Korea, Frieze Seoul celebrates the city’s thriving creative community. The fair takes place at COEX, in the Gangnam district in the heart of Seoul.

  • Hamza Khan lost Quarterfinal of World Junior Open squash championship 2024

    Hamza Khan lost Quarterfinal of World Junior Open squash championship 2024

    Sportsnaama report: Defending world junior squash champion of Pakistan Hamza Khan lost the quarterfinal of world junior open squash championship to Koreas Joo Young Na by 3-2 on Monday, 15 July, 2024 at Houston( USA).

    Republic of Korea’s Joo Young Na recorded a stunning upset against defending champion and No.2 seed Hamza Khan to become the first ever Korean to reach the semi-finals of the WSF World Junior Squash Championships. after loosin the first two games in a row Khan comes back and won the two games consecutively and level the match with 2-2. In the fifth and final game , Na gathered his compusutre fantastically and won the game by 11-5 and reached in the semifinal. after winnig the thrilling contest Na said

    “It was a very tough game, i am so exhausted, i tried to play with aggrressive approach and happy to go through the semifinal.”

  • Spain win UEFA EURO championship 2024 after beating England by 2-1

    Spain win UEFA EURO championship 2024 after beating England by 2-1

    Khurram Shehzad Awan: Spain defeated England by 2-1 in the final of UEFA Euro championship at Berlin (Germany) on Sunday, 14 July 2024 and become the first team who won the title for the forth time.

    The final was nail biting contest as the first half went without any goal as both the teams attacked each others post but all in vain. In the 47th minutes Nico Williams scored first goal for Spain and took the lead by 1-0 but in the 73th minutes Cole Palmer scored the goal for England and level the contest with 1-1. Spain continued attack on the English post and got the success on the 86th minutes when Mike Oyarzabel scored the goal for Spain which last at the end of the game and Spain become the champion for the forth time.

    England lost the second consecutive final of EURO CUP which is also a remarkable performance.