Ahmed Ali is a Karachi-based sports reporter for Dawn with nearly four years of experience. He covers a diverse range of Olympic and non-Olympic sports. His work encompasses both live match reporting and in-depth features.
“I carried an injury throughout the camp but still decided to go ahead. My loss will go a long way in teaching me lessons that will help me rise," Rizwan says.
Published24 Dec, 202512:05am
As the competitions came to an end, with the closing ceremony on Saturday, Pakistan’s Olympic chief said the Games were “one of a kind”.
Published13 Dec, 202512:31am
Rayan, who represents Pakistan Army, shaved nearly 1.5 seconds from his own national record in the men’s 100m breaststroke.
Published12 Dec, 202512:02am
The atmosphere inside the North Nazimabad Gymkhana was electric as the two traditional powerhouses traded blows from the tip-off.
Updated12 Dec, 202512:10am
Swimming began at the Games on a day when wrestler Inam Butt extended his remarkable legacy by clinching his 18th national title.
Published10 Dec, 202512:02am
US-based Noreen's journey to the Games was pitched by her Karachi-born father, an idea she embraced as a way to connect with her roots.
Published09 Dec, 202512:16am
Games’ cauldron lit by Pakistan’s Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem, hockey great Islahuddin Siddique, and South Asian Games gold medallist Naseem Hameed.
Updated06 Dec, 202510:31pm
The Games are set to kick off on Dec 6, with athletes from all around the country travelling to the metropolitan to participate in the event.
Updated30 Nov, 202508:47pm
Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association takes desperate measures to send five-member team to Qatar for the IBSF World Snooker Championship.
Published31 Oct, 202509:35pm
Sindh Basketball Association says it was never informed by Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) about chance to enroll a team from Sindh.
Published24 Oct, 202512:15pm
The victory marks his fourth win over an Indian opponent in two years, keeping his pristine professional record intact at 11-0.
Updated24 Oct, 202512:31am