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  • President Zardari announces Rs 10 crore for gold medalist Arshad Nadeem

    President Zardari announces Rs 10 crore for gold medalist Arshad Nadeem

    President Asif Ali Zardari announced a reward of 10 crore rupees for Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, after he won the gold medal for Pakistan in the Paris Olympics.

    The President also awarded the athlete the Hilal-e-Imtiaz. The ceremony was held at the President’s House in Islamabad.

    On this occasion, President Asif Ali Zardari said, “Arshad Nadeem made the country proud by setting an Olympic record and also inspired countless young athletes of the country.”

    Appreciating Arshad Nadeem’s outstanding success, continuous hard work, and dedication, the President said, “Scholarships should also be given to the children of the players. I would like to contribute 250 million rupees to the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Endowment Fund. I hope that Arshad Nadeem will continue to shine the name of the country in the future.”

    The President also appreciated the services of coach Salman Iqbal Butt for guiding Arshad to success. Arshad thanked the President for giving him the Hilal-e-Imtiaz Award.

    The star Javelin thrower won the gold medal by throwing 92.97 meters in the javelin throw competition of the Paris Olympics 2024, winning Pakistan’s first medal in the event after 32 years.

  • Shannon Gabriel is retiring from international cricket

    Shannon Gabriel is retiring from international cricket

    Shannon Gabriel, who represented West Indies for 12 years, announced his retirement through an Instagram post.

    He wrote, “It has been an immense pleasure to play the beloved sport of cricket at the highest level, but as the saying goes, all good things come to an end, so I am also announcing my retirement from international cricket.”

    He also thanked the West Indian Cricket Board.

    36-year-old Shannon represented West Indies in 59 Tests, 25 ODIs and 2 T20 Internationals.

  • Who congratulates like this, Didi? Mamata Banerjee’s post on X (formerly Twitter) for Jay Shah leaves the internet confused.

    Who congratulates like this, Didi? Mamata Banerjee’s post on X (formerly Twitter) for Jay Shah leaves the internet confused.

    West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated Jay Shah (son of Union Home Minister Amit Shah) on becoming the International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman.

    The post read, “Congratulations, Union Home Minister! Your son has not become a politician but the ICC Chairman—a post much more important than most politicians’ !! Your son has indeed become very, very powerful, and I congratulate you on this most elevated achievement. Kudos!”

    In response, people had things to say.

    An ‘X’ user wrote, “Start by congratulating your brothers, BOA President Ajit Banerjee and Joint Secretary Babun Banerjee, for their outstanding performance in the Paris Olympics.”

    Here are some other reactions.

  • PCB to change Gaddafi Stadium name before Champions Trophy 2025

    PCB to change Gaddafi Stadium name before Champions Trophy 2025

    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials have planned to modernize the Gaddafi Stadium and change its name before the Champions Trophy 2025.

    In October 2022, Karachi’s National Stadium was named the National Bank Stadium under a five-year agreement.

    According to Express News, a few sponsors have shown interest after the PCB issued a formal tender for renaming the Stadium. Initial paperwork has been completed, but final approval is yet to be given.

    The stadium was named Gaddafi Stadium after the then Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi on March 19 1972, by Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

    After that, a campaign was launched to change the name of Gaddafi Stadium, which was met with much opposition. These days, construction work is going on day and night to give the Gaddafi Stadium a new look. The PCB chief has set a deadline for December 31.

    The Gaddafi Cricket Stadium, along with the National Bank Stadium Karachi and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, will host the Champions Trophy. The mega event is scheduled for February and March 2025.

  • PCB’s five newly hired mentors will get 50 lakh per year

    PCB’s five newly hired mentors will get 50 lakh per year

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has hired five mentors who have decided to pay 50 lakh rupees per year. Waqar Younis, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Saqlain Mushtaq will be available for the entire year under a three-year deal and will also act as advisors.

    They will be accompanied by a 10-member support staff including head coach, batting coach, bowling coach and fielding coach who will be posted in Lahore, Pindi, Sialkot, Multan and Karachi. Mentors will also provide support to the coaching staff of the Pakistan team.

    They will not only work for the teams, but will also be in touch with the board regarding the form and fitness of the players. The mentors have been hired primarily for the Champions Cup which is said to be a ‘game changer tournament’. No further details about the tournament are currently available.

  • Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem will be conferred Hilal-e-Imtiaz today

    Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem will be conferred Hilal-e-Imtiaz today

    President Asif Ali Zardari will present Hilal-e-Imtiaz to Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem today in a special ceremony at the President’s House. The ceremony of awarding the Halal-e-Imtiaz will be telecast live.

    Arshad set a world record by throwing the javelin to 92.97 meters in the javelin throw game of the Paris Olympics 2024 and won the gold medal for Pakistan for the first time in athletics.

  • Taliban government imposes ban on mixed martial arts in Afghanistan

    Taliban government imposes ban on mixed martial arts in Afghanistan

    The Taliban government of Afghanistan has imposed a ban on mixed martial arts (MMA), declaring the sport illegal in the country.

    Officials of the Ministry of Sports of Afghanistan said in a statement, “The government has banned mixed martial arts, considering it illegal. An investigation revealed that the sport has Shariah-related issues and many aspects that are against Islamic teachings.”

    MMA was partially banned once before because it was considered violent and risked injury or death.

    Martial arts is one of the most popular sports in Afghanistan. At the recent Paris Olympics, four of Afghanistan’s 11 athletes were from martial arts, representing the national or refugee Olympic teams.

    MMA has not been recognized as a sport in the Olympics, partly because of concerns about the sport.

    Taliban came to power in August 2021 and habe since banned girls’ from going to school or colleges, stoped women from working, and has introduced other strict laws including banning women from singing in public.

  • Virat Kohli’s deep fake video slamming Shubman Gill is all over the internet

    Virat Kohli’s deep fake video slamming Shubman Gill is all over the internet

    A deep fake video of Indian cricket team star batsman Virat Kohli has gone viral on social media, in which Kohli criticises fellow cricketer Shubman Gill. However, social media users are calling the video out, saying it’s a deep fake.

    It all started as 24-year-old Shubnam Gill was being hailed as the next big player in India, with many debating that he could not reach the level of star batsman Virat Kohli.

    In the fake video, Virat Kohli can be seen taking the young cricketer’s name and criticising him, saying, “There is a big difference between playing great and becoming a legend. I have seen Shubman very closely; he is talented, his technique is amazing, and people call him Virat Kohli of the future, but people must understand that there is only one Virat Kohli.”

    Many Virat Kohli’s fans reacted to the post and pointed out the edited parts of the video.

    Here are some reactions.

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  • Dawid Malan is retiring from international cricket

    Dawid Malan is retiring from international cricket

    England batsman Dawid Malan has announced that he is retiring from international cricket.

    The 37-year-old cricketer last represented England in the 2023 ODI World Cup.

    He represented his country in 22 Tests, 30 ODIs and 62 T20 matches. He has the distinction of being the number one T20 batsman during his career.

  • Footballer dies of cardiac arrest during match in Brazil

    Footballer dies of cardiac arrest during match in Brazil

    Uruguayan footballer Juan Izquierdo died of cardiac arrest during a match in Brazil on Wednesday.

    The 27-year-old fell to the ground during the match in Sao Paulo last week, leading to the game being immediately stopped. Players gathered around him while an ambulance made its way to the stadium to take him to the hospital.

    A statement from the hospital said that Juan died due to an irregular heartbeat.

    The deceased footballer was married and had two children, the youngest of whom was born in early August.