Category: SPORTS

Mandi Bahauddin Jail Hosts Reformative Lecture on Education

Raja Muhammad Ayub

Hayam Khan, a talented son of Mandi Bahauddin and a player for the Under-19 cricket team, By Raja Muhammad Ayub Mandi Bahauddin achieved remarkable success during the tour of England. Upon his return home, he met with the Assistant Commissioner of Mandi Bahauddin, Lt. (Retd.) Asfandyar, at his office. On this occasion, Lt. (Retd.) Asfandyar extended heartfelt congratulations to Hayam Khan for his outstanding performance and successful return, expressing appreciation for his talent. He remarked that young individuals like Hayam Khan are a valuable asset to the district and a…

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Jose Ramirez Reaches 1,000 Career RBIs with Cleveland Guardians

Staff report

Jose Ramirez Reaches 1,000 Career RBIs for Cleveland Guardians CLEVELAND: Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez reached another major career milestone Friday night, becoming only the second player in franchise history to record 1,000 runs batted in. Ramirez reached the mark with a solo home run in the sixth inning during Cleveland’s 5-3 victory over the Athletics. The achievement puts him alongside Earl Averill as the only players in Guardians history to reach 1,000 career RBIs. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt praised Ramirez’s remarkable consistency and longevity, noting that the third baseman’s…

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Bangladesh T20 World Cup Absence Explained: Timeline, Reasons And What Comes Next

Kainat R
Empty stadium seats with a Bangladesh cricket team flag, representing the team's absence from the T20 World Cup

Bangladesh’s national cricket team was supposed to be at this year’s T20 World Cup. Instead, the squad sat the tournament out entirely, and a new government report says that never should have happened. Background The Bangladesh national cricket team has been part of every T20 World Cup since the format began, so their absence this year stood out immediately. The story behind it started well before the opening match, in a dispute that had far more to do with politics than cricket. Relations between the Bangladeshi and Indian governments had…

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Japan Activates Cricket Diplomacy Ahead of Historic India Clash

Kainat R
Japanese cricket team players training on a repurposed baseball ground ahead of a diplomatic cricket match against India

Summary Japan cricket diplomacy has entered a new phase as the Japan Cricket Association (JCA) prepares to host T20 world champions India in Sano on September 22. The fixture marks the first time Japan, an ICC associate member, will face a full ICC member nation on home soil, and it comes wrapped in months of quiet political groundwork. Background For decades, cricket in Japan has lived far outside the national conversation. Baseball dominates every level of Japanese sport, from school playgrounds to prime-time television, leaving little space for a bat-and-ball…

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Asian Games 2026: Full Guide to Dates, Squads, Sports and Mascot

Kainat R

The 20th Asian Games runs September 19 to October 4, 2026, in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture and the city of Nagoya, bringing together roughly 15,000 athletes and officials from across the continent. Cricket is back on the programme and basketball remains one of the headline team sports, which means Asian Games 2026 is already shaping up as one of the more closely watched editions in years. Summary: What’s Happening and When Aichi-Nagoya 2026 will host 41 sports across 45 National Olympic Committees, making it the second-largest multi-sport event in the world…

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Elversberg vs Bayern Munich Prediction: Bundesliga Week 3 Preview

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SV Elversberg and Bayern Munich players competing in a Bundesliga match

Newly promoted SV Elversberg host reigning champions Bayern Munich this Sunday in what looks, on paper, like one of the most lopsided fixtures of the Bundesliga’s third matchweek. Bayern arrive full of confidence after five straight wins to open the season, while Elversberg are still finding their feet at the top level of German football. Summary The match kicks off Sunday, September 13, at 17:30 local time at the Ursapharm-Arena an der Kaiserlinde in Spiesen-Elversberg. Bayern Munich head into the game as heavy favourites, having won every match they’ve played…

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Sana Arif Set for Asian Games Debut, Ready to Represent Pakistan

Alia Zarar Khan

Sana Arif Set for Asian Games Debut with Pakistan  Alia Zarar Khan A journey that began with a late introduction to triathlon has now led **Sana Arif to the Asian Games**, where she will don Pakistan’s colours in Japan on  20 September  . Currently based in  Saudi Arabia , the triathlete is preparing to take on one of the most significant challenges of her sporting career, competing in both the **individual and relay triathlon events**. Sana’s selection by the **Pakistan Olympic Association** represents a significant achievement for an athlete whose…

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Mbappe Says 2026 Could Be His Year to Win Ballon d’Or

Nadeem Ali
Kylian Mbappe discusses his chances of winning the Ballon d’Or

MADRID, September 7, 2026: Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe believes this could be the year he finally wins the Ballon d’Or, after another prolific individual season despite his club failing to secure a major trophy. The 27-year-old French star scored 42 goals in 44 appearances for Real Madrid last season but ended the campaign without a club trophy. Mbappe also claimed the World Cup Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals at the tournament, taking his career World Cup tally to a record 22 goals. France, however, finished fourth. Mbappe acknowledged…

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Premier League Transfer Deadline: Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool Target Late Deals

Nadeem Ali
Premier League transfer deadline as Manchester City Arsenal and Liverpool target major deals

LONDON: The Premier League transfer deadline is approaching, with Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and several other clubs pushing to complete major deals before the window closes on Tuesday at 2200 GMT. Once the Premier League transfer deadline passes, top-flight clubs will not be able to sign new players until January, increasing pressure on teams seeking late additions to their squads. Manchester City are working to complete a blockbuster move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, while Arsenal are reportedly targeting Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez in one of the biggest potential…

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Germany Crowned Hockey World Cup 2026 Champions, Equal Pakistan’s Record

Asim Siddiqui

Germany Crowned World Champions as Pakistan’s Historic Hockey Record Is Equaled By Asim Siddiqui The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, jointly hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium, provided another memorable chapter in international field hockey. I had the opportunity to travel from Washington, D.C. to the Netherlands as a media representative to cover the tournament, following the matches, players and atmosphere surrounding one of hockey’s biggest global events. For Pakistan, the tournament was particularly significant as the national team returned to the Men’s Hockey World Cup after an eight-year absence.…

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