Category: Sports

Get the latest sports news, opinion, analysis, player rankings, scores and updates.

  • Hungarian boxer shares insulting posts against Algeria’s Imane Khelif before match

    Hungarian boxer shares insulting posts against Algeria’s Imane Khelif before match

    The controversy surrounding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has intensified, with Hungarian boxer Luca Hamori shared insulting posts on Instagram before their match.

    Read this: Social media rallies behind Imane Khelif as racism over Muslim boxer turns ugly

    Later, she was forced to remove them from her social media account after being heavily criticized.

    The Algerian Olympic Committee strongly protested against the issue and wrote a letter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), stating, “The Algerian Olympic and Sports Committee concludes to the knowledge of national and international public opinion, that follows the official complaint submitted today by our Olympic body to the International Olympic Committee, regarding the violation and serious violation of sport ethics and affecting the Olympic Charter, in the person of our champion Imane Khelif, by one of the participants in the boxing tournament for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 The International Olympic Committee has issued a final apology to violators with an order to delete every post that concerns our heroine Iman Khalif.”

    “We reserve the right to prosecute everyone who participated in the heinous campaign against the heroine Imane Khelif. Good luck to our heroine, and long live.”

    The fight between Algerian woman boxer Imane and Hungary’s Luca Hamori is scheduled today. In the first fight, Imane defeated Angela Carini in just 46 seconds after the Italian conceded, crying on her knees in the ring while refusing to shake her opponent’s hands.

    The International Boxing Association (IBA) disqualified Imane based on an unspecified test. But the Olympics committee has clarified that she is a biological woman but born with “elevated levels of testosterone.”

  • We’ll win next time: Five out of seven Pakistani athletes out of the Olympics

    We’ll win next time: Five out of seven Pakistani athletes out of the Olympics

    One more Pakistani athletes has been eliminated from the Paris Olympics, after Faiqa Riaz was eliminated from the women’s 100-meter race.

    Faiqa, who set a new national record of 11.70 seconds at the National Athletics Championship, finished sixth out of nine athletes at the Olympics, covering the distance in 12.49 seconds.

    Earlier, Pakistani swimmers Jehanara Nabi and Ahmed Durrani and shooters Kishmala Talat and Joseph Gulfam were eliminated.

  • Social media rallies behind Imane Khelif as racism over Muslim boxer turns ugly

    Social media rallies behind Imane Khelif as racism over Muslim boxer turns ugly

    Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has become the center of a racist attack after her opponent Angela Carini of Italy quit their match while crying, just 46 seconds into the first round.

    The two women exchanged just a few punches before Carini’s helmet was dislodged. She refused to shake Imane’s hands and cried on her knees in the ring. Later, she said that she quit after experiencing intense pain in her nose. Notably, she said that she had not refused to fight Imane.

    The match led to an uproar among right-wing Western conservatives, including Harry Potter author JK Rowling and Elon Musk, who instantly resorted to calling Imane a man because she had failed an unspecified test in the World Boxing Championships last year. The governing body said she had “elevated levels of testosterone.”

    Imane Khelif childhood pictures

    Social media was quick to rally to Khelif’s defence, pointing out that she had been competing as an amateur since years and had been defeated by women before this match.

    Users shared childhood pictures of the Algerian sportswoman, showing her in girl’s clothing and pigtails. Others pointed out that Algeria is a conservative Muslim country where women cannot have gender reassignment surgeries and transgenderism is legally barred.

    Nida Kirmani wrote that the episode proved that black and brown athletes face immense racism.

    Algerian Football Media account called her a “superwoman”.

    Another account called out Rowling and pointed out that Khelif just has elevated testosterone, something she was born with.

    Others called out Carini for crying about being hit in a boxing match.

  • T-shirt wearing Turkish silver medal winner brings storm of memes to social media

    T-shirt wearing Turkish silver medal winner brings storm of memes to social media

    Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec has become a viral sensation at the Paris Olympics, not just for winning a silver medal in the Mixed 50-meter Pistol event but also for his unique style.

    Unlike other shooters who use ear protectors and special lenses for accuracy, Dikec appeared to be wearing only his prescription glasses and just a t-shirt with pants. He casually kept his non-shooting hand in his pocket as he aimed and fired, helping him win the silver medal.

    Dikec became instantly famous on social media, the face of a thousand memes. 

  • South Korean shooter wins internet with her ‘Sci-Fi assassin’ style

    South Korean shooter wins internet with her ‘Sci-Fi assassin’ style

    A South Korean Olympic sharpshooter, Kim Ye-ji, who won a silver medal in the women’s 10-meter air pistol, became an internet sensation on Wednesday, recognised as the breakout style star of the Paris Games.

    Wearing her black South Korean uniform zipped up to her neck, a baseball hat, and wire-rimmed shooting glasses, the 31-year-old appeared very calm in videos showing her and her teammate achieving the two highest shooting scores in the Olympics on Sunday.

    After her win, a 27-second clip of Kim calmly aiming, shooting, and checking her record-breaking score went viral.

    This clip was first shared in a Reddit thread and shows Kim at the Baku World Cup in May, not in the Olympics.

    Even though the video kept spreading online on X (formerly Twitter), along with images of Kim from Paris, style magazine GQ quickly called Kim “the coolest style star of this year’s Games.”

    Elon Musk (Owner of X) also commented on this video, “She should be cast in an action movie. No acting required.”

    Kim will compete in the 25-meter pistol again on August 3 at the Olympics.

  • Former Indian cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad dies of cancer

    Former Indian cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad dies of cancer

    Former Indian cricketer and coach Anshuman Gaekwad has passed away at the age of 71 after a long battle with blood cancer.

    According to media reports, he was undergoing treatment for blood cancer at King’s College Hospital in London before returning to India last month.

    He made his Test debut on December 27, 1974, against West Indies in Kolkata and played his last Test match against England at the same venue in 1984.

    He played 40 Tests and 15 ODIs for India between 1974 and 1987.

  • Video: Virat Kohli called ‘Chokli’ by a fan

    Video: Virat Kohli called ‘Chokli’ by a fan

    Indian star batsman Virat Kohli was called ‘Chokli’ by a fan in Sri Lanka when he was practicing with teammates. The batsman looked upset and embarrassed to hear this. The video of the incident went viral on social media.

    However, some social media users say the video is fake, and the voice was later dubbed.

    The term ‘Chokli’ combines Virat’s other names ‘Kohli’ and ‘Choking’, which some fans have combined to make ‘Chokli’, a name mockingly used to address the master batsman if he does not score runs or performs poorly.

    The term first appeared after India exited the 2019 World Cup, where Kohli was bowled out for one run in a semi-final match.

  • How much does a gold medal at the Paris Olympics really cost?

    How much does a gold medal at the Paris Olympics really cost?

    Paris Olympics 2024 are in full swing, and based on their performances, athletes from all over the world are winning bronze, silver, and gold medals.

    Winning any medal is an honour for any athlete, but the ‘gold medals’ given to the athletes at the Olympic Games stand out because real gold is used to manufacture them.

    According to International Olympic Committee (IOC) standards, a gold medal uses 92.5 per cent silver and 6 per cent pure gold. Pure silver is used in the silver medal, and copper, iron, and zinc are used in the bronze medal.

    A gold medal awarded to the winning athletes at the Paris Olympics weighs 523 grams, uses 6 grams of pure gold, and costs 1,027 US dollars (about 298,000 PKR).

    Similarly, the silver medal awarded to the athletes in the Paris Olympics Games weighs 525 grams, is made of pure silver, and costs more than 535 US dollars (approximately one lakh 55 thousand PKR).

    The bronze medal produced for the Paris Olympics weighs 455 grams, is made of copper, iron and zinc, and costs 4.6 US dollars (approximately 1,330 PKR).

    In the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden, the winning athletes were given ‘gold medals’ made of pure gold.

  • Rashid Khan makes exclusive record

    Rashid Khan makes exclusive record

    Afghanistan’s leg-spinner Rashid Khan has become the only spinner to complete 600 wickets in T20 cricket.

    The Afghan bowler is second in the list of overall bowlers who have taken the most wickets in T20 cricket, followed by former West Indies captain DJ Bravo, who took a total of 630 wickets during his T20 career, but he is a fast bowler.

    West Indies spinner Sunil Narine is third with 557 wickets, South Africa’s Imran Tahir is fourth with 502 wickets, and Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is fifth with 492 wickets.

  • Here is how you can earn by joining partner programs of games in Pakistan

    Here is how you can earn by joining partner programs of games in Pakistan

    Many games have partner programs designed to support and empower individuals in developing their video games. These programs can be run by gaming companies, educational institutions, or independent organizations, and they often provide resources such as tools, mentorship, funding, and platforms for showcasing the games.

    How does the Game Partner Programs work?

    Application Process

    To join the program, you need to apply. The application usually involves providing information about the creator’s content, audience, and previous work. To submit an application, you need to visit the game’s official website (the game you like and want to join the creator program) and submit your application.

    Criteria and Approval

    The program administrators review the applications based on specific criteria such as content quality, audience size, engagement, and relevance to the game or platform.

    In addition, you must follow their criteria, such as the number of followers, videos, and likes per month. Once approved, partners receive access to exclusive resources and opportunities.

    Promotion and Content Creation

    Partners create and share content related to the game or platform, such as live streams and short videos. They use specific tags, links, or codes the program provides to track their promotional activities.

    Earning and Rewards:

    Partners earn rewards based on the performance of their content, such as views, clicks, purchases, and player sign-ups. Rewards can include monetary payments, in-game items (like UC in PUBG mobile or Diamonds in Free Fire), exclusive content, and more.

    Examples of Gamers partners programs:

    PUBG mobile Next Star program

    To apply for the PUBG mobile next star program, you must have more than 50,000 followers on YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, or any platform. Once you apply, they will see your request, and you can earn in-game rewards and cash rewards once your application is approved.

    PUBG Mobile also announced a USD 100,000,000 prize pool for Next Star content creators.

    Free Fire partner program

    Free Fire also has partner programs like PUBG Mobile. Here are the criteria to join

    New creator (3-month probation period)

    More than 10,000 Followers
    At least four videos per month
    By the 3rd month, meet the requirements below to enter the KOL program

    Regular creators

    More than 10,000 Followers
    At least eight videos per month
    At least 50,000 views per month

    Here are Partner Programs for gaming platforms

    1-Twitch Affiliate and Partner Program:

    Twitch is a gaming platform that offers two levels of partnership: Affiliate and Partner. Affiliates can start earning revenue through subscriptions, bits, and ads, while Partners enjoy additional benefits such as custom emotes and priority support.

    How to Join?

    You need to identify a minimum of 8 individual streams over the last 30 days and eight individual streams over the prior 30 days, with each of these streams meeting the minimum requirement of +75 average viewers.

    2-YouTube Gaming Partner Program:

    YouTube Gaming offers a Partner Program that allows content creators to monetize their gaming videos through ads, channel memberships, channel memberships (monthly subscriptions from viewers), Super Chat (paid messages during live streams), and sales of branded merchandise.

    How to Join?

    You must join the YouTube Partner Program, which requires 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours in the past 12 months. After meeting these criteria, they can enable monetization of their gaming content.