Medal-winning athletes from Punjab who excelled in the 35th National Games have urged the authorities to provide sustained coaching and modern training facilities, saying long-term planning is essential to help them compete at international standards. Read More: National Games thrill as Arshad Nadeem wins javelin gold The athletes, who won medals in less mainstream sports such […]
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PRA president praises Punjab rugby’s medal-winning display at National Games
LAHORE (December 22, 2025): Punjab Rugby Association (PRA) President Mohsin Iqbal Khan has lauded the outstanding performance of Punjab’s men’s and women’s rugby teams at the 35th National Games in Karachi, where both sides delivered strong displays to return home with medals, reinforcing the province’s rising stature in national rugby. Competing under the PRA banner, […]
Eman Fatima wins bronze in weightlifting at National Games
Eman Fatima of Punjab has won bronze medal in 53kg body weight category by lifting 47kgs. She lost Silver medal only by 5kgs margin to Wapda’s international Lifter. DG Punjab Sports Board Khihzer Afzal Chaudhary appreciated her Performance.
National Games thrill as Arshad Nadeem wins javelin gold
Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem won the javelin event at the National Games. He threw 81.81 meters to secure first place. WAPDA’s Yasir Sultan took silver with a throw of 70.77 meters, while Pakistan Army’s Abrar Ali earned bronze. Arshad Nadeem led the competition from start to finish, showing his experience and skill. Yasir […]
Govt reviews security, traffic and media plans for National Games
A high-level committee of the Sindh government convened an important meeting to review and finalize security, transport, and administrative arrangements for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 35th National Games 2025. The meeting was jointly chaired by Sindh Minister for Sports Sardar Muhammad Bux Mahar, Minister for Education Syed Sardar Ali Shah, and Karachi […]
National Games torch relay held in Islamabad
A graceful and vibrant torch relay ceremony for the 35th National Games was held here at the Rawal Dam on Sunday, attracting athletes, officials and sports enthusiasts from across the capital. The event was organized by the Islamabad Olympic Association (IOA), marking another significant milestone in the build-up to the national mega sporting event. The […]
Torch relay ignites Karachi ahead of 35th National Games
KARACHI: Karachi came alive on Friday as Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah officially inaugurated the torch relay for the 35th National Games at the iconic Mazar-e-Quaid. The Games, scheduled from Dec 6 to 13 across 24 venues, will feature over 11,000 athletes and officials from all provinces and major departments, including the Army, […]
Punjab begins trials for National Games; Women’s weightlifting team finalised
The Punjab Sports Department has commenced trials for provincial teams at various venues of the Nishter Park Sports Complex ahead of the 35th National Games, scheduled in Karachi from December 6 to 13. The trials, covering badminton, kabaddi, and weightlifting, are being conducted under the supervision of expert coaches and selection committees, with Director General […]
13-year-old Yu Zidi shatters Asian record at China’s National games
SHENZHEN – Chinese swimming prodigy Yu Zidi stunned fans by breaking the Asian record at China’s National Games on Tuesday. At just 13, she swam the women’s 200m individual medley in 2:07.41, winning gold. Her time beat Ye Shiwen’s 2012 London Olympic mark of 2:07.57. Yu’s record-setting performance drew loud cheers from spectators and ranks […]
Sindh all set to host 35th National Games
The Government of Sindh has finalized comprehensive arrangements for the successful hosting of the 35th National Games, scheduled to take place in Karachi from 6th December to 13th December 2025. A high-level review meeting in this regard was held today at the Sindh Secretariat under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Sindh, Asif Hyder Shah. The […]