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Pakistan's Mixed Performances at the Asian Games

Pakistan's teams achieve mixed results at the Asian Games, with notable wins in kabaddi and women's cricket but an exit from men's cricket.

22 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Pakistan's men's hockey team commenced their Asian Games campaign with a dominant 9-0 victory over Thailand, showcasing their prowess at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium. Ahmed Nadeem scored a hat-trick while Sufyan Khan netted two goals from penalty corners, ensuring Pakistan maintained control throughout the match.

In men's kabaddi, Pakistan opened their Group B match against Malaysia with a commanding performance, winning 65-22. The national team raced to a strong 38-11 lead by halftime, continuing their dominance by adding 27 points in the second half. Their next match will be against Nepal, who recently lost to Thailand.

In women's cricket, Pakistan secured the bronze medal with a 31-run victory over Bangladesh. Umm-e-Hani played a crucial role, taking three wickets and conceding only 10 runs in her four overs. Pakistan posted a total of 145 runs, restricting Bangladesh to 114 runs in response, which marked the third bronze for the team in this competition.

However, the men's cricket team faced disappointment, as they were eliminated from medal contention after suffering defeat in the semi-finals against Sri Lanka, where Athapaththu scored an unbeaten 83 runs, leading his team to an eight-wicket win over Pakistan.

Asim Khan secured a bronze medal in the mixed martial arts event, having reached the semi-finals. His achievement adds to the list of medals earned by the Pakistani athletes at the games despite the mixed outcomes in team sports.

Overall, Pakistan's performance at the Asian Games reflects both strong victories in certain sports and early exits in others. The teams continue to compete in various events, pursuing further successes throughout the tournament.

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