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Inam, other medalists receive warm reception on their return to the country

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani medalists who shone in the recently-concluded Commonwealth Games and Islamic Solidarity Games were given a warm reception on Monday at Islamabad Airport upon their return to the country.

Director General Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Colonel (retd) Mohammad Asif Zaman welcomed the silver medalist of the Commonwealth Games Inam Butt and other top performers of the global event as they reached the country from the United Kingdom (UK).

Earlier DG PSB announced that a ceremony would be held in the honor of the athletes and present them with awards.

“We say welcome to our national heroes,” he said. “Gold medalists Arshad Nadeem and Muhammad Nooh Dastgir Butt as well as other medalists will also be given a warm welcome on their return to the country,” he continued.

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistani athletes secured eight medals including two golds by weightlifter Nooh Butt and javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem in the recently-concluded Commonwealth Games 2022.

Whereas, Arshad also imitated alike performance in the Islamic Games as he claimed the gold by setting the Games record.

National wrestlers remained the major contributor to the country’s medal tally as Inam Butt, Zaman Anwar, and Sharif Tahir bagged a silver each.

Wrestlers Inayatullah and Ali Asad, on the other hand, managed to bag a bronze apiece, while Shah Hussain Shah claimed bronze in Judo.

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Three athletes ruled out as Pakistan off to a dismal start in Islamic Games

KONYA: Pakistan athletes remained unable to shine on the opening day of the Islamic Solidarity Games 2022 as three participants have been ruled out of the medal race.

As the fifth edition of the Islamic Games kick-started on August 8th, a number of Pakistan athletes remained unable to leave their mark as they struggled in various athletics events.

National athlete Ahmed Randhawa, who competed in the 400m hurdle race, could not perform well and has been crashed out of the medal race. Whereas sprinter Arooj Kiran finished last in the 100m sprint, thus, failed to make it to the next round.

National athlete Jamshed Ali, who earned direct qualification to the Commonwealth Games Shot-put final, finished ninth in the opening round of the Islamic Games, resulting in him crashing out of the medal expedition.

Shajar Abbas and Abdul Mueed Baloch, on the other hand, managed to storm into the semi-finals of 100m and 400m heats respectively, and are the major medal hopes for Pakistan in the ongoing event.

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Shajar sets national record, finishes fourth in 100m sprint in Islamic Games

KONYA: National sprinter Shajar Abbas carried on his exceptional momentum in the recently-commenced Islamic Solidarity Games and finished fourth in the Heat 3 of the first round of Men’s 100m sprint.

Shajar, who had a frustrating end to his Commonwealth Games as he finished last in the final heat, shone in the Islamic Games as he amassed 100m in a record 10.25 seconds to finish fourth in the proceedings.

Following his astounding performance, the national sprinter has qualified for the next round of the Men’s 100m race.

Besides Shajar, his compatriots Abdul Mueed Baloch and Urooj Kiran will also be in action in the Men’s 400m and Women’s 100m sprint respectively.

Another national athlete Ahmed Saeed Randhawa will be in action in the 400m hurdles race, whereas, Jamshed Ali will partake in the opening round of Shot-put.

It is pertinent to mention here that national Table Tennis player Hoor Fawad outclassed Uganda’s top player Irene Nekesa to qualify for the pre-quarterfinal of women’s singles.

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Pakistan Table Tennis team departs for Islamic Games

KARACHI: National Table Tennis departed for Konya, Turkey on Friday to partake in the forthcoming Islamic Solidarity Games, scheduled to commence on August 9.

The national table tennis contingent, which comprised four players including Hoor Fawad, Haiqa Hassan, Fawad Khawaja, and Taimur Khan, departed for Konya on Friday morning.

Coach Aijaz Ali and manager Yasrab Shah will accompany the participating players throughout the international event, scheduled to take place from August 9 to 18.

In a bid to perform well in the event, national players Hoor and Haiqa remained involved in busy training at the Islamia Club here.

Hoor, 13, while speaking on the sidelines of her training camp with this reporter expressed her goal to do well in the international event and also to claim the gold medal for the country.

“I am well prepared for the Islamic Games as I’ve been practising with Sir Aarif since last month and my ultimate goal is to make my country proud by winning a gold medal,” Hoor stated.

It is pertinent to mention here that the national Table Tennis contingent for the Islamic Games received little to no financial support from the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) and was forced to seek sponsors for their travelling and accommodation in the host country.

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Pakistan Table Tennis team to depart for Islamic Games on August 5

KARACHI: National Table Tennis will depart for Turkey on August 5 to partake in the forthcoming Islamic Solidarity Games, scheduled to commence on August 9.

The national table tennis contingent, which comprised four players including Hoor Fawad, Haiqa Hassan, Fawad Khawaja, and Taimur Khan, will depart for Konya on the morning of August 5.

Coach Aijaz Ali and manager Yasrab Shah will accompany the participating players throughout the international event.

In a bid to perform well in the event, national players Hoor and Haiqa are busy training at the Islamia Club here.

It is pertinent to mention here that the Islamic Games will take place in Konya, Turkey from August 9 to August 18.

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