KARACHI: Pakistan Army continued its foothold at the 35th National Games with a century of gold medals here on Wednesday.
After the conclusion of the fourth day, the Pakistan Army remained in the pole position with 113 gold medals, followed by 50 silver and 34 bronze medals.
Meanwhile, the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) is in second place with 46 gold medals, followed by the Pakistan Navy in third, which secured 24 gold medals.
The day belonged to the Pakistan Army as their athletes excelled in swimming, rowing, football, Karate, and several other competitions.
In swimming, Army’s Ahmed Durrani achieved a double hat-trick of golds, bringing his department tally to six with victories in the 800m freestyle, 200m freestyle, and 200m relay.
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Moreover, Pakistan Army athletes also emerged victorious in women’s football and women’s softball competitions. They remained unbeaten in the single-league football format.
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For the unversed, the 35th National Games Karachi are currently underway in the metropolitan city, featuring a range of multi-sport events from 6 to 13 December 2025.
The event is bringing together athletes from across the country in a sweeping programme that spans endurance sports, combat disciplines, precision events, and crowd-favourite team competitions.
The event features Olympic mainstays such as athletics, swimming, gymnastics, and fencing. Moreover, Kabaddi, tug of war, netball, and boxing games are also part of the competitions.
It is pertinent to mention that the National Games, first held in 1948, stand among Pakistan’s most prominent multi-sport events and frequently serve as a pathway to international selection.
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