Granada 10M World Cup India Secures Another Double Podium
February 15, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Sport News
At the 10M International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Granada, Spain, India achieved their fourth consecutive double podium result on day two of competition as Devanshi Dhama won gold and Lakshita silver in the women’s 10m air pistol junior category.
In the eight-woman final, Devanshi shot 240.0 and Lakshita 238.0, as India maintained their lead in the medal standings with four gold, three silver, and two bronze previously won.
In the junior men’s pistol, Paras Khola—the only other Indian—placed 15th overall with a score of 561. In the junior women’s pistol, Drishti Sangwan shot 563 to finish in ninth position, placing her outside the top eight as well.
Lakshita and Devanshi, who are teammates, shot 579 and 572 to place second and fourth in qualifying, respectively.
Kansas City Chiefs Defeat The San Francisco 49ers In A Thrilling Super Bowl Thanks To Patrick Mahomes
February 12, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Sport News
On Sunday, Patrick Mahomes masterminded yet another Super Bowl comeback, leading the Kansas City Chiefs to their third NFL title in five seasons with a dramatic 25-22 overtime triumph over the San Francisco 49ers.
With three seconds remained in overtime, Mahomes struck pop legend Taylor Swift in the end zone as part of a brilliantly staged climax that saw him secure a stunning victory in the longest Super Bowl in history, in front of a star-studded Las Vegas audience.
With the victory, Kansas City establishes itself as the NFL’s newest dynasty and becomes the first club to win back-to-back Lombardi Trophies in 20 years.
Mahomes stated, “It means a ton.” “Despite all of the hardship we faced this year, the guys never gave up.”
Meanwhile, Mahomes cautioned the Chiefs’ opponents that their most recent victory was only the beginning of their dynasty.
We’re not finished, he declared. “Our group is young. We’re going to continue with this.
For extended stretches, though, it appeared as though San Francisco’s formidable defense might hold off Kansas City.
Chiefs player Travis Kelce, who is dating Taylor Swift, had a terrible start to the game. At one point, he lost it on Kansas City head coach Andy Reid on the sidelines.
However, with Mahomes in charge, the Chiefs eventually overcame a subpar showing to deliver when it mattered once more.
Mahomes cemented his status as the obvious successor to the illustrious Tom Brady by leading Kansas City back from double-digit deficits to win the Super Bowl for the third time.
First-quarter scoring for San Francisco came via a 55-yard field goal by Jake Moody and a masterfully executed trick play that resulted in a score for running back Christian McCaffrey, which put the Chiefs behind 10-0.
All Kansas City could muster from their first-half efforts was a Harrison Butker field goal, which put them ahead 10-3 at the interval.
After an early Kansas City drive ended in an Isiah Pacheco fumble, tight end Kelce went crazy on the Chiefs bench, yelling at head coach Andy Reid in obvious annoyance at not being allowed to participate.
Following the restart, Kansas City’s offense did not fare much better. Mahomes allowed 49ers defender Ji’ayir Brown to intercept a ball that was meant for Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
But defenses remained strong, forcing punts on the following three drives, thus San Francisco was unable to convert the possession into scores.
With a devastating 57-yard Butker field goal that slipped over the crossbar, Kansas City increased their lead over Moody’s record-setting first-half attempt.
Mahomes found Kelce for a 23-yard gain as the tension built, moving the Chiefs within kick range. With three seconds remaining, Butker leveled the score at 19-19 and forced overtime after failing to get the ball into the end zone once again.
On the first play, Moody’s field goal for San Francisco made it 22–19, but Mahomes was not done.
With poise, the quarterback led Kansas City upfield to the three-yard line, where he found Hardman for the game-winning throw.
“The entire game felt like our entire season—the defense held us close and the offense delivered big plays when it mattered most,” Mahomes said.
Simply put, I’m proud of the boys. They persisted in their beliefs. And I’m happy of the coaches for selecting those plays that ultimately led to some scores for us.
FIFA Expects To Have A Meeting With The Government Of Pakistan “Early Next Year”
December 22, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Sport News
The meeting between FIFA representatives and Pakistani authorities, which has been postponed twice, may take place as early as next month.
Government officials had already booked their flights to Dubai for the summit, but it was canceled once more after being rescheduled from September to December.
Only a few days before the meeting was supposed to take place, the Pakistan Football Federation Normalization Committee spoke with the government and gave no explanation for the postponement.
The high-level meeting was scheduled to “discuss in more detail the current situation of PFF and the future of football in Pakistan post-normalization committee,” with representatives from the PFF NC and the Asian Football Confederation also scheduled to participate.
It was anticipated that the government will put pressure on the Haroon Malik-led committee to provide a definitive date for elections during the meeting, as it has been at war with the PFF NC over the ongoing postponement of the nation’s football governing body elections.
FIFA stated that it was attempting to schedule the meeting for January, but it did not provide any explanation for the postponement.
A FIFA official told that on Wednesday night, “FIFA stays in contact and continues to work closely with the current normalization committee, as well as the AFC, to find a new date for the next meeting with relevant authorities in Pakistan.”
FIFA was looking into a date at the end of 2023 with pertinent parties, but that was sadly not feasible. It is currently being considered when to hold the meeting, which is scheduled for early next year.
Director general of the Pakistan Sports Board Shoaib Khosa remarked on Thursday that he was “looking forward to it” after learning from Dawn that the meeting would take place the following month.
But Khosa was fast to point out that since the PFF NC notified the PSB of the postponement of the December meeting, they had not heard from the PFF NC.
“We learned about the cancellation of the December meeting just a few days prior to our departure for Dubai,” expressed regret on Khosa’s side. The PFF NC hasn’t responded to us since then. We were not given an explanation for the postponement of the meeting.
Khosa went on to say that the PSB intended to approach FIFA to get an update on the elections.
“The PFF NC’s current mandate expires in March, and we still demand that elections be held by then,” Khosa stated. “We are prepared to extend our utmost assistance to guarantee that the elections take place by March.”
The PFF NC officials will soon be invited to a meeting, announced Fawad Hasan Fawad, the recently appointed Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination, on Thursday.”The PFF NC requested that the December meeting with FIFA be rescheduled, according to IPC Ministry officials,” Fawad stated.
“I’m excited to have a conversation with the PFF NC officials shortly. Despite having been appointed in September 2019, the PFF NC has been authorized to organize elections, but it has not been able to do so thus far.
“International federations protect their member associations from government meddling, but regrettably, in Pakistan, this has led to the total breakdown of the athletic environment.
“International federations protect their member associations from government meddling, but regrettably, in Pakistan, this has led to the total breakdown of the athletic environment.
“We have no intention of interfering with the PFF NC’s affairs, but we will write to FIFA if we don’t receive a satisfactory response from it.”
Cricket Sri Lanka Is Suspended By The ICC Due To Political Interference
November 10, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Sport News
Sri Lanka Cricket, according to the organization that oversees the sport, is in “serious breach” of its duties to function independently of the government.
On Friday, Sri Lanka’s membership was suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) effective immediately.
The ICC indicated that the reason for the indefinite suspension was political intervention. The board was requested to quit by the Sri Lankan government the day before due to allegations of corruption.
What The ICC Stated On Sri Lanka Cricket’s Ban
According to the international governing body of cricket, Sri Lanka Cricket was “in serious breach of its obligations as a member, in particular, the requirement to manage its affairs autonomously and to ensure that there is no government interference.” This determination was made.
The ICC board will determine the terms of the ban in due course, the statement stated.
Argentina Continues Unbeaten Streak In World Cup Qualifiers
October 13, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Sport News
Argentina’s Successful Run Continues
Argentina maintained their perfect record against Paraguay in the South American World Cup qualification for the 2026 North American World Cup.
Over 80,000 people watched the game, which was held at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires.
Argentina maintained their advantage despite Lionel Messi’s late introduction in the second half, owing to a single goal scored by defender Nicolás Otamendi in the third minute.
Argentina now leads the standings with nine points after claiming its third straight victory in the qualification.
Otamendi’s opening goal gave the Argentinian squad the victory despite Lionel Messi beginning on the substitute’s bench.
Messi’s introduction in the second half only increased the excitement of the contest as he twice struck the goal post.
On the other hand, Paraguay, who is being coached for the first time by Argentine Daniel Garnero, has only been able to earn one point from three games. The squad’s difficulties were made clear in the game against Argentina, where the Paraguayan team was unable to tie the score.
Both sides are preparing for their next matches as the qualifications go on. Argentina will go to Peru in Lima, while Paraguay will host Bolivia in Asunción. As the teams compete for a spot in the 2026 North America World Cup, the next matches look to be thrilling affairs.
Riccardo Rossi Will Compete In Moto3 With CFMoto In 2024, And Xavi Artigas Will Remain With The Team
September 26, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Sport News
The Moto3 World Championship will mark the start of a new era in Riccardo Rossi’s career the following year. The rider will represent the CFMoto Factory Team, which will continue to be home to Xavier Artigas.
Rossi joins the Moto3 division in 2019 after competing for Gresini, BOE, and SIC58 Squadra Corse for the previous two seasons. His two third-place performances so far are his best finishes.
Artigas made his full-time debut in 2021, the same year that he also won his lone career race. The Italian has been a member of CFMoto Racing PrüstelGP since last season, following his debut with Leopard Racing.
The selection of these riders was justified, according to managing director Florian Prüstel, because “as a factory team, there will be many innovations for us next year.”
The new Pirelli tires have already been tested, but there will also be some technical improvements to the bike itself. We made the early decision to rely on the skill and riding safety of the current Moto3 riders because the race schedule is growing increasingly more international.
The German president said of Artigas, “We are still dedicated to Spaniard Xavier Artigas, and we completely believe in him and his potential.
We know he has what it takes to be at the head of the pack since he has previously taken a Moto3 class victory and several podium results. We want to give him the confidence to completely concentrate on the present season by expanding our working relationship.
Xavi is a very skilled and driven rider who, like us, has a specific objective in mind. Together, we shall put forth a lot of effort to put up our best effort on the track.
Prüstel stated: “We have been watching Riccardo Rossi for a while and now we have signed him.” with regards to expectations for Rossi.
Riccardo has already been able to establish his highlights in the field of Moto3 riders, so we are really excited to work together. We will be stronger as a team in the World Championship if he joins us as a factory rider for CFMoto, and we can advance together.
According to PCB, The Indian Government Issues Pakistani Team Visas For The World Cup
September 26, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Sport News
The Pakistani team’s visas were finally granted by the Indian government on Monday, allowing them to go for the neighboring nation for the World Cup after several delays, Pakistan Cricket Board spokesperson Umar Farooq Kalson revealed
Finally got a call to pick up the passports from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, he added.
The squad will depart from Lahore for Dubai on September 27 before travelling to Hyderabad, India, for two exhibition games against New Zealand and Australia on September 29 and October 3, respectively.
After the PCB complained to the International Cricket Council (ICC) about “extraordinary delays” in the issue of Indian visas, today’s development took place a short while later.
Farooq stated, “We have written to the ICC highlighting our concerns over the unfair treatment of Pakistan and reminded them of these commitments towards the World Cup.
“It’s disappointing that the Pakistani team has to deal with uncertainty before the important competition.”
It had all come down to the final two days with the national team’s first warm-up game planned for September 29. Farooq said the board had been reminding the ICC of duties for the previous three years, but it had all come down to the last two days.
“We had to abandon our initial plan to do team-building activities in Dubai while travelling to India. We have to alter our itinerary and make new reservations, but all arrangements are contingent on the issue of visas, the representative continued.
ESPNcricinfo reports that the visa application was submitted more than a week ago.
The team’s pre-World Cup team-building activity in Dubai had been postponed due to visa issues.
Earlier, the group was supposed to fly out to Dubai on September 25 and spend two days there. On October 6, Pakistan will face the Netherlands in their inaugural game.
In order to attend the competition, fans and media had to apply for visas online through the website of the Indian High Commission.
The applicants were disappointed to see that the webpage was still unavailable. A journalist from Lahore who covers sports stated he and his colleagues sports reporters had to pay agents to fill out the online applications for them in order to avoid potential visa issues.
Visa applicants said they had been instructed to use a VPN in order to access the high commission’s website due to problems with accessibility.
Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the country’s national cricket regulatory body, and the International Cricket Council (ICC) all complained that even media members accredited with them were having problems.
If the problem remained, the group urged the Indian High Commission to accept handwritten visa applications. The message also said that because there wasn’t much time left until the huge event started, the media should be assisted.
College Football’s Dan Lanning Demonstrated How To Defeat Deion Sanders At His Own Game
September 24, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Sport News
Dan Lanning, the head coach of Oregon, refrained from initiating. He shied away from conflict. He didn’t personalize it.
Lanning hasn’t said a single thing in the past six days that might be misconstrued or used as fodder by Colorado, which is precisely what the Buffaloes’ prior three opponents couldn’t do.
Most amazingly, he carried out all of this while being aware that his squad was the best. Instead, Lanning pumped himself up for a big Super Saiyan transformation on Saturday. He also gave the media a playbook to use against Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders, in addition to leading the Ducks to a 42-6 victory.
"Not done yet. We're not satisfied. I hope all those people that have been watching every week are watching this week."- Oregon head coach Dan Lanning as the Ducks took a 35-0 lead into halftime vs Colorado pic.twitter.com/myqi8KrCYY
To be clear, there is nothing wrong with Deion for who he is. Although I’d wager my money that there will soon be enough of those coming from other parts of the internet, this is not that sort of site. Lanning narrowly avoided caving to Sanders’ media savvy and instead found a means to advance both his own cause and Sanders’.
If seeing college coaches and players have fun, promote a strong sense of self-worth, and engage in some theatrics isn’t your thing, there are plenty of other uninteresting teams to watch.
Lanning demonstrated how interesting the Ducks are. Real-time viewing was fantastic. He was motivating his squad before the game by suggesting that Oregon plays for victories while Colorado plays for clicks.
He was already ahead by two scores when he called a fake punt to a defensive lineman close to his own goal line. While leading 35-0, he came back on ESPN for a halftime interview where he discussed the need to play better.
If Sanders had the chance to speak, you may have expected him to say something along those lines. Nothing about Deion or Colorado is monotonous, and it appears that this includes how they lose these days.
Other programmers’ coaches are aware of what is going on at Boulder. They witness Sanders transforming a college brand very immediately.
They observe Colorado’s enormous TV viewership and celebrity fan base. So coaches are aware that taking on the Buffaloes these days offers more than just the possibility to win; it also offers the chance to steal the show.
It is difficult to contest that Lanning was doing that on Saturday through his words and actions. He made the television broadcast into a three-hour reminder that Oregon merits their attention as well since he is aware of how many prospects were turning in to see Colorado.
Lanning had to keep his mouth shut the whole week for any of this to succeed. Let Colorado handle all the strain and attention.
Simply reserve all ammunition for Saturday. Release all the trash talk you’ve been holding back until then and only then.
Deion Sanders responds to Dan Lanning’s pregame speech:
Few college coaches, if any, will be able to outwit Sanders during the workweek or even on a pregame show. He simply does this way too well and for far too long. But once the game begins, none of it remains relevant.
The Buffaloes will still play a significant role this season despite Saturday’s defeat. Even with rated opponents like USC, UCLA, Utah, Oregon State, and Washington State left on the Buffaloes’ schedule, they will continue to be an attraction each and every week.
The plan is straightforward: Remain silent until your team’s play gets the opportunity to speak first. This will prevent those programmers from falling victim to Deion’s magnetism the way Lanning did.
Minkah Fitzpatrick Of The Steelers Discusses Nick Chubb’s Injury
September 22, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Sport News
The hit that injured Nick Chubb was discussed by the Pittsburgh Steelers’ safety. The injury suffered by Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb in Week 2’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium has generated a lot of criticism.
Because it was so horrific, the hit by Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick at the goal line was not replayed on television. Before being carried off the pitch, Chubb’s knee was examined, and it is thought that several ligaments have been injured.
Fitzpatrick dived low on the play, and at the same time, Cole Holcomb struck Chubb from above, bending Chubb’s leg awkwardly. Almost immediately, there was discussion regarding whether or not Fitzpatrick’s hit was legal and if it should be seen as dirty.
Fitzpatrick addressed the impact, defended the action, and discussed how difficult it is to prevent a contact that might cause injury in the heat of the moment.
“Really unfortunate. A difficult injury, that. Sadly, it’s a requirement of the game we play, Fitzpatrick added. “You know, people are going to allege that the tackle was motivated by malice.
That is in no way the case. I’m a guy that will go out and play the game because I’m a competitor. Although I’m edgy and chipper, I’m not a nasty player. I won’t spend time here defending my integrity.
I am aware of the sort of player I am, and Chubb is also aware of this. I’ve played against him twice a year for the past five years, and I enjoy the challenge. He brings out the best in me, and I do the same for him. There is no chance that I would deliberately try to hurt someone there.
Fitzpatrick claimed that after the play, he walked over to Chubb to let him know that the injury wasn’t on purpose.
Fitzpatrick pronounced it to be a regrettable occurrence. “We play a rough game, and people get wounded. People may sit in front of a television and advise me on how I should have done something or suggest a course of action, but they have never really played the game. As I mentioned, it’s a horrible incident and I’m praying for Chubb because it’s a fast-paced game.
Fitzpatrick was hurt during the play as well, and he lay motionless following the collision. He ultimately had to leave the game due to a chest ailment and was transported to the hospital as a precaution.
Fitzpatrick claimed that if he didn’t go low and tried to make the runner take on less danger, he would be placing himself at a far larger risk.
“If I tackle a guy like Nick Chubb high as he’s running full speed downhill, and I’m stationary, I’m going to get ran over and I’m going to get concussed,” Fitzpatrick claimed. “I understand that this is an attacking game and that fans need scores, but defensive players are also individuals.
We must defend ourselves. When you go low when tackling huge men, it’s simpler and you suffer less damage to your body and head.
For The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, The Pakistan Cricket Board Has Unveiled The Star Nation Jersey
August 28, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Sport News
At a lavish event held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore today, the Pakistan Cricket Board introduced the Star Nation Jersey.
The PCB Management Committee Chairman, Mr. Zaka Ashraf, presided over the event, which represented an important development in the national team’s preparations for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
The Star Nation Jersey is more than just a simple article of clothing; it captures the deep bond between Pakistan’s cricketing greats and their devoted fans.
Each star, which takes its cue from celestial planets, stands for brilliance, desire, and the brilliant light of cricketing accomplishments. This design strategy, which captures the essence of the game’s quality, resonates well with Pakistani cricket fans.
The Star Nation Jersey exemplifies the unbreakable link between our cricketers and the devoted supporters that support them during every match. This jersey captures both our illustrious cricketing past and the bright future that lies ahead.
“The Star Nation Jersey is more than simply a uniform; it’s a work of art filled with tales of struggles and victories.
The steadfast support of our supporters and the illustrious heritage of our cricketing legends are symbolized by each star on this shirt. To make sure that wearing this jersey would inspire genuine pride in every Pakistani, every aspect has been painstakingly designed.
The Star Nation Jersey is currently available for pre-order on shop.pcb.com.pk, the PCB’s official online store.
Fans may express their support for the cricketing heroes and come together as a single force as Pakistan begins its quest for victory in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 by wearing this jersey with pride.
