Trends - 35th National Games 2025

Fencing champion Banin Nasry sets sights on Olympics after gold at National Games

She already knows her Olympic debut will be a tribute — and beacon of hope — to the women who weren’t allowed to fulfill their passions like she was.

Updated 04 Jan, 2026 11:54pm

Hanzala, Mahoor star as curtain falls on National Games competitions

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”.

Published 13 Dec, 2025 12:31am

Mahoor Shahzad leads Wapda charge as Army snatches doubles glory at National Games

Mahoor, initially off-rhythm, trailed 7-3 in the first game before her veteran composure surfaced.

Published 13 Dec, 2025 12:04am

Rayan gains redemption as Faiqa claims fourth gold at National Games

Rayan, who represents Pakistan Army, shaved nearly 1.5 seconds from his own national record in the men’s 100m breaststroke.

Published 12 Dec, 2025 12:02am

Hamza ‘The Rocket’ fires into swimming record books at National Games

His home city of Faisalabad does not have a 50m pool, whose single lap he completed in historic fashion on Wednesday afternoon to set a new national record in the men’s 50m breaststroke.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 01:08am

Record-setting Hamza Asif, treble winner Faiqa Riaz steal National Games spotlight

Swimmer Hamza breaks 30-second barrier in 50m backstroke as Olympian Faiqa claims long jump gold.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 12:38am

Back to basics: Faulty technical equipment sends shockwaves in National Games pool

The swimmers had advanced, race times have gotten faster, but the system in Sindh was still broken — literally.

Published 09 Dec, 2025 10:11pm

‘Where the journey began’: Arshad comes a full circle at National Games

He was competing on home soil for the first time since his Olympic feat, and his very presence was the spectacle the people had come to behold.

Updated 09 Dec, 2025 07:44am

Nine-year-old Kainat defies heat and logic with National Games 10,000m bronze

Pakistan Army strengthened their position at the top of the table with 46 golds to Wapda's 14.

Published 09 Dec, 2025 12:05am

Army maintain stranglehold as National Games roll on

Athletes from Pakistan Army seize 12 gold medals across multiple disciplines on a pulsating day of action.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 11:49pm

National Games: Action and aggression as Sindh down Wapda for netball glory

For Sindh coach Humaira Huma, who took the players under tutelage just this year, her side’s victory was a sign that more needed to be done.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 09:45pm

After an 18-year wait, Karachi welcomes the nation’s athletes

Games’ cauldron lit by Pakistan’s Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem, hockey great Islahuddin Siddique, and South Asian Games gold medallist Naseem Hameed.

Updated 06 Dec, 2025 10:31pm

Glory inside, garbage outside: Public health crisis brews ahead of National Games

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.

Updated 30 Nov, 2025 08:47pm

Sindh CM Murad ignites countdown to 35th National Games

The Games will bring together more than 11,000 athletes and officials from all provinces and major depts, including Army, Navy, Air Force, HEC.

Updated 15 Nov, 2025 10:06am