Tag: Asian Games

  • Asian Games 2023: Afghanistan defeats Pakistan by 4 wickets to qualify for final

    Asian Games 2023: Afghanistan defeats Pakistan by 4 wickets to qualify for final

    Afghanistan defeated Pakistan in the semi-final of the Asian Games in China, after winning the toss and inviting Pakistan to bat first.

    The entire team returned to the pavilion after scoring only 115 runs, after which Afghanistan needed 116 runs to win, achieving the set target with a loss of 6 wickets in 17.5 overs.

    Qasim Akram led the Pakistan team, while Umeer Bin Yusuf scored 24 runs. Arafat Minhas was unbeaten on 14 runs, Amir Jamal scored another 14 runs and Rohail Nazir scored 10 runs.

    It should be noted that earlier India had won against Bangladesh in the semi-final. Afghanistan will face India in the final.

  • Pakistan defeat India in Asian Games volleyball match

    Pakistan defeat India in Asian Games volleyball match

    In the Asian Games being held in China, Pakistan won by 3-0 against traditional rivals India to secure the fifth position in the volleyball competition.

    Pakistan scored 21-25, 20-25 and 23-25, with Murad Jahan and Murad Khan performing brilliantly.

    It should be noted that Pakistan has made it to the top 5 in the Asian Games for the first time since 1990.

  • What made Pakistan volleyball team’s Brazilian coach burst into tears?

    What made Pakistan volleyball team’s Brazilian coach burst into tears?

    A video went viral on social media a few days ago featuring the Brazilian coach of the Pakistani volleyball team. In the video, Issanye Ferraz broke down in tears during a press conference after the Pakistani team defeated South Korea, thus qualifying for the quarter finals of the Asian Games 2023.

    In the video, Ferraz can be seen praising players for their dedication and hardwork.

    “There is no dimension to victory, you have no idea what these guys do to come to the court. It’s very difficult, very difficult but we knew it was possible,” he said.

    “For the level of the commitment of the athletes, for the level of dedication we have in the work, for the physical quality they have.”

    Social media was deeply moved by the short video.

  • Asian Games 2022 in China postponed due to Covid

    Asian Games 2022 in China postponed due to Covid

    This year’s Asian Games have been postponed for an indefinite period as China tries to stamp out a large resurgence in Covid infections in several parts of the country. The event was scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China, from September 10-25, 2022.

    According to the official statement by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), the new dates will be agreed between the OCA, the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC) and the Hangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee (HAGOC) and will be announced in the near future.

    “HAGOC has been very well prepared to deliver the games on time despite global challenges. However, the above decision was taken by all the stakeholders after carefully considering the pandemic situation and the size of the games,” the statement further reads.

    However, last month the organisers of the games said that Hangzhou has completed constructing some 56 competition venues for the Asian Games and Asian Para Games.

    It is pertinent to mention that more than 11,000 athletes from 44 countries were to take part in the 19th Asian Games in September 2022.

    It has also been confirmed by the OCA that the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2021, originally scheduled to be held last year but was rescheduled for this year, are now officially cancelled.

    Most international sporting events in China have been postponed or cancelled since the start of the pandemic, with the notable exception of the Winter Olympics, which went ahead in Beijing under strict health controls in February.