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AZERBAIJAN: Pakistan wrestler Muhammad Abdul Rehman produced an impressive performance at the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS Games) 2025, clinching a bronze medal in the 65 kg category on Saturday.

The event featured participation from some of the world’s top wrestling nations, including Russia, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.

Rehman shone in the 65kg category, defeating wrestlers from Belarus and Turkmenistan to claim the bronze medal for Pakistan.

Following the victory, the Pakistan Wrestling Federation (PWF) president, Arshad Satter, expressed gratitude and pride in the achievement.

“We wholeheartedly thank the Pakistan Sports Board for giving priority to wrestling among all sports. Alhamdulillah, our wrestlers lived up to that trust by winning a medal, proving that Pakistani wrestlers have the ability to deliver world-class performances,” he said.

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PWF general secretary Inam Butt also congratulated coach Fareed Ali, wrestler Muhammad Abdul Rehman, and his family, saying that the federation’s focus is on developing youth.

“Insha’Allah, we will further raise the country’s profile at the upcoming Asian Youth Games as well,” he remarked.

For context, the third edition of the CIS games is currently being held across Azerbaijan in Ganja, Yevlakh, Mingachevir, Gabala, Sheki, Goygol, and Khankendi.

The first edition of the games was held in Russia in 2018, while the second edition took place in Belarus in 2023.

The goals of the Games are to preserve CIS national sports as a historical legacy, their popularisation and development at the international level, promote a healthy lifestyle, develop positive physical and moral qualities in young people, and cultivate patriotism.

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LAHORE: The national wrestling team has departed for the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS Games) 2025, currently underway across seven cities in Azerbaijan.

According to the Pakistan Wrestling Federation (PWF), Asian Gold Medalist Hasan Ali (71kg) will compete on October 3rd, whereas International Wrestler
Abdul Rehman (65kg) will be in action on October 4th.

Coach Fareed Ali will be traveling alongside the team. Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Deputy Director General Syed Naveed Rehman will lead the delegation.

According to PWF, before the event began, wrestlers underwent intense preparation through a specialized two-month training camp in Gujranwala.

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Pakistan Wrestling Federation Secretary General Inam Butt and President Arshad Sattar expressed confidence in wrestlers to shine at the CIS Games.

“The Pakistan Wrestling Federation, along with the entire nation, hopes that these young wrestlers will deliver outstanding performances and raise the national flag high at the CIS Games,” they said.

For context, the third edition of the CIS games is currently being held across Azerbaijan in Ganja, Yevlakh, Mingachevir, Gabala, Sheki, Goygol, and Khankendi.

The first edition of the games was held in Russia in 2018, while the second edition took place in Belarus in 2023.

The goals of the Games are to preserve CIS national sports as a historical legacy, their popularisation and development at the international level, promote a healthy lifestyle, develop positive physical and moral qualities in young people, and cultivate patriotism.

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An emotional Marc Marquez clinched his seventh MotoGP world championship and his first since 2019 on Sunday after finishing second at the Japan grand prix, with Francesco Bagnaia winning the race.

The Spanish Ducati rider has been in brilliant form all year, and he underlined his dominance by wrapping up the title with five events of the season remaining.

He knew that placing first or second would clinch the title regardless of where his brother and closest championship rival, Alex, finished the race.

After crossing the line, Marquez raised both arms aloft before sobbing and yelling as his achievement began to sink in.

He clinched the world title in Japan for the fourth time in his career, following his victories in 2014, 2016, and 2018.

Alex Marquez finished sixth, after starting in eighth place on the grid.

Marquez’s title marked a triumphant return from an injury nightmare that began when he broke his right arm in 2020, almost convincing him to retire from the sport.

It put him level with Italian motorcycle legend Valentino Rossi in terms of seven MotoGP titles.

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Fellow Ducati rider Bagnaia claimed only his second grand prix win of what has been a frustrating season for the two-time world champion.

The Italian also won the Saturday sprint and looked back to his best all weekend.

Bagnaia kept his lead from pole going into the first turn, with Marquez maintaining his position in third.

He overtook Pedro Acosta to move into second just before the halfway mark and from there it was a procession to the title.

Bagnaia had a scare when smoke started coming out of his Ducati with around nine laps remaining but he stayed in front to win the Japanese grand prix for the second year running.

Honda’s Joan Mir finished third, followed by Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi.

Outgoing world champion Jorge Martin was ruled out of the grand prix after fracturing his collarbone in a crash with team-mate Bezzecchi in Saturday’s sprint.

Trackhouse’s Japanese rider Ai Ogura was denied a first MotoGP appearance at his home grand prix after withdrawing from the race with a hand injury.

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The fight details of the anticipated bout between Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Jake Paul have been confirmed following a faceoff in New York on Monday night.

Tank is the WBA lightweight world champion at 135 pounds, while Paul, who last fought Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in June, weighed just under 200 pounds.

“The fighters have agreed and the commission has approved a maximum weight of 195 pounds for this exhibition,” Nakisa Bidarian, the CEO of Most Valuable Promotions, told members of the media.

The fight is scheduled for November 14 at Kaseya Centre in Miami, Florida, and will be live on Netflix.

The bout will be contested over 10 three-minute rounds, and the fighters will be donning 12-ounce gloves.

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“Ooh, man, at his walk-around weight, I’m not sure what that is,” Paul’s coach J’Leon Love told DAZN News, “maybe around 160.”

Davis possesses exceptional knockout power, with 28 of his 30 victories resulting in knockouts, giving him a knockout ratio of 93 percent.

“Sure, if it’s done right, his power should grow,” Love added. “I just think pure talent out of Gervonta, I don’t think anything will be massed or slowed down. I think he just has natural ability.

“But overall, Jake will be the one who has to adjust to his different speed, size, range, all those different factors.”

Davis and Paul will engage in another press conference on Tuesday evening in Miami.

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The Pakistan Junior Padel Team is set to participate in the FIP Junior World Cup in Reus, Spain, scheduled from September 26 to October 5.

The 10-member squad, led by Mir Saqib, will take part in three categories: U14, U16, and U18.

To bolster preparations, the Pakistan Padel Federation has appointed Spanish coach Javier Navas Mendez, who will join the team in Spain and later visit Pakistan in October for training camps.

Ahead of the main event, Pakistan will participate in the qualifying rounds, which will be played from September 26 to 28, where they are grouped with teams from Egypt, the UAE, Senegal, Qatar, Japan, Iran, and Lebanon.

 

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The top teams from each group will advance to the final, with the winner securing a spot in the main draw.

For context, the FIP Junior World Cup 2025 will feature teams from 36 countries, making it a record-breaking edition. The tournament will be held across three venues in Reus, Spain, with the final phase kicking off on September 29.

The event is being staged by the International Padel Federation in collaboration with Premier Padel Spain.

Pakistan Padel Team Players:

Under 14: Azhar Ahmed Allawala, Shakir Ullah, Muhammad Bin Haris, Rayyan Faizan

Under 16: Mueez Usman, Asher Usman Allawala

Under 18: Ayaan Saeed, Muhammad Omer Qamar, Mir Saqib (Captain), Samer Zaman

Reserves: Rayyan Ahmedani, Khowja Faiz

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TOKYO: Pakistan’s Javelin ace Arshad Nadeem shared an emotional message after crashing out from the 2025 World Athletics Championships held here at the Japan National Stadium on Thursday.

Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott emerged victorious with a gold after sending the Javelin to the season’s best – 88.16m throw in his fourth attempt.

While Grenada’s Anderson Peters bagged silver with his throw of 87.38m in his second attempt, and USA Curtis Thompson took the bronze medal for his throw of 86.67m.

Meanwhile, Arshad Nadeem had two foul throws in his quota of four. He recorded his best throw at 82.75 meters to finish in tenth place.

His arch-rival and the reigning world champion, Neeraj Chopra, also struggled and finished eighth.

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After the final, Arshad Nadeem took to social media, thanking fans for their unwavering support.

 

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“Dear Pakistanis, I want to thank each and every one of you for your unwavering support and love throughout the World Athletics Championships. Although I couldn’t achieve the result I had hoped for in the final, I am proud to have represented our nation on the biggest stage,” he wrote on X.

“Your prayers, messages, and encouragement mean the world to me. I know I let you all down, but I promise to come back stronger and work even harder to make you proud,” he said.

The 28-year-old admitted that his calf injury, which required surgery in July, hampered his preparation.

For the unversed, Arshad underwent surgery in July due to the injury, initially ruling him out of the key events and halting his preparation for the mega event.

“To be honest, I’ve been dealing with an injury since July 4th, which affected my preparation and fitness level. Despite this challenge, I gave it my all, and I appreciate the experience.

Thank you for believing in me and supporting me on this journey. I will keep pushing myself to achieve greatness, not just for myself, but for our nation. With love and gratitude, Arshad Nadeem,” he concluded.

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TOKYO: Defending champion Neeraj Chopra joined Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem in crashing out of the World Athletics Championship at the Japan National Stadium on Wednesday, as both failed to reach the podium.

Chopra started brightly, throwing 83.65m on his first attempt and improving to 84.03m on his second.

However, his rhythm faltered thereafter as his third throw was ruled invalid, while his fourth landed at a modest 82.86m, and his fifth was another foul.

The Indian star ultimately finished eighth, missing out on a medal.

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Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, meanwhile, endured an equally tough outing. He managed 82.73m with his opening throw and slightly bettered it to 82.75m on his third attempt after a foul in between.

Another foul in his fourth sealed his exit, as the distance fell short of the qualifying mark for the latter stages.

The final podium saw Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott clinch gold, Grenada’s Anderson Peters secure silver, and the United States’ Curtis Thompson bag bronze.

Earlier in the qualifiers, Arshad Nadeem had kept Pakistan’s hopes alive with an 85.28m throw on his third attempt after struggling with 76.99m and 74.17m in his first two. However, he was unable to replicate that form in the decisive round.

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TOKYO: Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has crashed out of the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium here on Wednesday after failing to cross the qualification mark in the final round.

Arshad opened with a throw of 82.73m, followed by a foul on his second attempt, and managed only a slight improvement to 82.75m on his third.

In his fourth attempt, he made another foul, causing him to crash out of the competition, as the effort was insufficient to secure a place among the finalists.

Nadeem failed to qualify for the top eight, which was necessary for three additional attempts in the final, ultimately eliminating his chances for a medal.

Meanwhile, his arch-rival and defending champion Neeraj Chopra began strongly, landing 83.65m with his first throw and extending it to 84.03m on his second. Although his third attempt was ruled invalid, Chopra comfortably advanced to the next stage.

Earlier in the qualifiers, Arshad Nadeem had kept Pakistan’s hopes alive with an 85.28m throw on his third attempt after struggling with 76.99m and 74.17m in his first two. However, he was unable to replicate that form in the decisive round.

Group B was headlined by Paris Olympics bronze medallist Anderson Peters, who sealed his place in the final with a massive 89.53m throw.

From Group A, Chopra, Julien Weber, and Dawid Wegener also booked their spots with consistent performances.

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TOKYO: Pakistan Javelin ace Arshad Nadeem’s 85.25m throw secured him a place in the final of the World Athletics Championships here at the National Stadium on Wednesday.

Arshad Nadeem finished in fifth place and qualified for the final round in his third attempt with his season’s best throw. The 28-year-old was not at his best with a 74.17m opening throw.

From Arshad’s group B, Grenadian Anderson Peters and Kenyan Julius Yego also advanced with 85.96m and 89.53m throws.  Later on, America’s Curtis Thompson also advanced with a throw of 84.72m.

Meanwhile, India’s Neeraj Chopra and the reigning champion finished behind Pakistan’s ace in his first attempt with an 84.85m throw.

Overall, 37 athletes competed in the qualifying round, with 12 of them advancing through to the final.

World Athletics Championships Finalists List

1. Anderson Peters, Grenada

2. Julian Weber, Germany

3. Julius Yego, Kenya

4. Dawid Wegner, Poland

5. Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan

6. Neeraj Chopra, India

7. Curtis Thompson, USA

8. Jakub Vadlejch, Czechia

9. Keshorn Walcott, Trinidad & Tobago

10. Sachin Yadav, India

11. Cameron McEntyre, Australia

12. Rumesh Pathirage, Sri Lanka

World Athletics Championships 2025 Men’s Javelin Throw Start List

Qualifiers Group A: Julian Weber (GER), Neeraj Chopra (IND), Keshorn Walcott (TTO), Jakub Vadlejch (CZE), Cyprian Mrzygłód (POL), Lassi Etelätalo (FIN), Edis Matusevičius (LTU), Yuta Sakiyama (JPN), Sachin Yadav (IND), Marc Anthony Minichello (USA), Roderick Genki Dean (JPN), Dawid Wegner (POL), Leandro Ramos (POR), Sumedha Ranasinghe (SRI), Haoran Hu (CHN), Sindri Hrafn Guðmundsson (ISL), Billy Julio López (COL), Keyshawn Strachan (BAH), Pedro Henrique Rodrigues (BRA)

Qualifiers Group B: Arshad Nadeem (PAK), Anderson Peters (GRN), Julius Yego (KEN), Luiz Mauricio da Silva (BRA), Oliver Helander (FIN), Curtis Thompson (USA), Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage (SRI), Douw Smit (RSA), Artur Felfner (UKR), Simon Wieland (SUI), Marcin Krukowski (POL), Cameron McEntyre (AUS), Eemil Porvari (FIN), Yash Vir Singh (IND), Martin Konečný (CZE), Gen Naganuma (JPN), Rohit Yadav (IND), Lars Anthony Flaming (PAR)

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JAPAN: Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem and India’s javelin ace Neeraj Chopra will battle for gold in a potential final clash at the World Athletics Championship after the qualifying groups were announced on Tuesday.

Although both athletes have been placed in separate groups, there is an ample chance of a final showdown if they advance to the final.

This will be the first time since the 2024 Paris Olympics that Arshad and Neeraj are expected to compete against each other.

Arshad Nadeem is placed in Group B alongside Grenada’s Anderson Peters, whereas defending champions Neeraj Chopra are in Group A alongside Germany’s Julian Weber.

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The Qualifying round will commence at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Wednesday, September 17, with the final taking place on Thursday, September 18.

Arshad Nadeem’s qualifying round is scheduled to begin at 4:45 PM Pakistan Standard Time.

Javelin Throw Schedule 

September 17, Wednesday Men’s javelin throw Qualification – Group A 3:10 PM

September 17, Wednesday Men’s javelin throw Qualification – Group B 4:45 PM

September 18, Thursday Men’s javelin throw  Final  3:13 PM

World Athletics Championships 2025 Men’s Javelin Throw Start List

Qualifiers Group A: Julian Weber (GER), Neeraj Chopra (IND), Keshorn Walcott (TTO), Jakub Vadlejch (CZE), Cyprian Mrzygłód (POL), Lassi Etelätalo (FIN), Edis Matusevičius (LTU), Yuta Sakiyama (JPN), Sachin Yadav (IND), Marc Anthony Minichello (USA), Roderick Genki Dean (JPN), Dawid Wegner (POL), Leandro Ramos (POR), Sumedha Ranasinghe (SRI), Haoran Hu (CHN), Sindri Hrafn Guðmundsson (ISL), Billy Julio López (COL), Keyshawn Strachan (BAH), Pedro Henrique Rodrigues (BRA)

Qualifiers Group B: Arshad Nadeem (PAK), Anderson Peters (GRN), Julius Yego (KEN), Luiz Mauricio da Silva (BRA), Oliver Helander (FIN), Curtis Thompson (USA), Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage (SRI), Douw Smit (RSA), Artur Felfner (UKR), Simon Wieland (SUI), Marcin Krukowski (POL), Cameron McEntyre (AUS), Eemil Porvari (FIN), Yash Vir Singh (IND), Martin Konečný (CZE), Gen Naganuma (JPN), Rohit Yadav (IND), Lars Anthony Flaming (PAR)

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