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.
Despite the three losses, Pakistan were competitive. The Russia match was level at 1-1 until the red card. Against Azerbaijan, they dominated long stretches but lost to a late counter-attack.
Updated05 May, 202602:02pm
For forwards Nadia Khan and Aqsa Mushtaq, the tournament laid bare not just the team’s potential, but also the structural gaps that keep Pakistan from climbing higher.
Updated19 Apr, 202611:02am
“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
