Faizan Lakhani

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Deputy Editor, Sports at Geo News

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Pakistan rowing team makes history with record medal haul at Asian Championship

5 days ago | geo.tv | Faizan Lakhani

Pakistan’s rowing team delivered its strongest-ever performance at the Asian Indoor Rowing Championship, held from May 26 to 31 in Pattaya, Thailand, collecting an impressive 14 medals—including 10 golds—and securing third place overall. Competing against top athletes from over 20 Asian nations, the Pakistani rowers excelled in multiple categories, including the Masters, Under-23, and Open divisions. The standout of the championship was Asad Ali, who earned five gold medals.
Pakistan stuns rivals with record-rreaking rowing success in Thailand

5 days ago | thenews.com.pk | Faizan Lakhani

Pakistan’s national rowing team achieved a groundbreaking feat at the Asian Indoor Rowing Championship in Pattaya, Thailand, clinching a total of 14 medals and earning a third-place finish in the overall standings from May 26 to 31. The team’s haul included 10 gold medals—its highest ever in the competition—along with 3 silver and 1 bronze. Competing against more than 20 nations, Pakistan outperformed several traditional rowing giants, with dominant displays across various divisions.
Pakistan's Hamza Khan wins Golden Open Squash Championship in Australia

5 days ago | geo.tv | Faizan Lakhani

KARACHI: Pakistan’s Hamza Khan defeated Hong Kong’s Ka Hei Ho in straight games to claim the Men’s Golden Open Squash Championship title in Kalgoorlie, Australia. The second-seeded Khan secured a dominant 3-0 victory in Sunday’s final, capping off a strong run in the $6,000 PSA Challenger Tour event. Khan had a near-flawless tournament, dropping only one game in the quarter-finals against Australia’s wildcard entry Oscar Curtis (11-8, 10-12, 11-4, 11-2).
Pakistan advance to CAVA Nations League crossover stage despite loss to Kazakhstan

6 days ago | geo.tv | Faizan Lakhani

KARACHI: Pakistan’s national volleyball team secured a place in the crossover stage of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Nations League despite a 3-1 loss to Kazakhstan in a tightly contested match on Saturday. Pakistan narrowly dropped the first two sets 31-29 and 27-25 before bouncing back to take the third set 25-19. Kazakhstan, however, closed out the match with a 25-20 win in the fourth set.
Pakistan clinches two more gold medals in Doha Asian Masters event

6 days ago | geo.tv | Faizan Lakhani

KARACHI: Pakistan clinched two golds on the final day of the Asian Masters Weightlifting Championship in Doha, bringing their total to eight golds along with one silver and two bronze medals. In the men's 89kg category (Age Group 30), Furqan Anwar won gold for Pakistan by lifting a total of 315 kilograms. He lifted 143kg in the snatch and 172kg in the clean and jerk.
Pakistan, Sri Lanka shares boys' tennis title following rain in South Asia ATF final

1 week ago | geo.tv | Faizan Lakhani

KARACHI: Pakistan and Sri Lanka were declared joint winners of the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) 12 & Under Team Competition – South Asia after rain interrupted the final in Colombo on Friday. Both teams advanced to the ATF 12 & Under Team Competition of Asia finals, set for Singapore in late August 2025. Pakistan’s Rashid Ali won his singles match against Sri Lanka’s Wevita Nuren Jaylen Mendis Wevita 5-4(7-2), 4-0.
Noor Zaman secures spot in British Open Squash Championship main draw

1 week ago | geo.tv | Faizan Lakhani

KARACHI: Pakistan's Noor Zaman has qualified for the main draw of the British Open Squash Championship after defeating Egypt's Kareem El Torkey in the qualifying final. The reigning World Under-23 Squash champion continued his impressive run on the professional circuit, securing his place in the main round of the prestigious tournament in England. In the decisive qualifying match, the 10th-seeded Zaman overcame third-seeded El Torkey 11-5, 11-8, 3-11, 11-7 in 46 minutes.
Arshad shines early as Pakistan duo reach javelin final

1 week ago | geo.tv | Faizan Lakhani

Pakistan’s Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem and rising star Yasir Sultan have qualified for the javelin throw final at the Asian Athletics Championship. Arshad secured a place in the final with a throw of 86.34 metres in his very first attempt, while Sultan qualified with a throw of 76.07m. Arshad recorded a throw of 86.34 metres in his first attempt in Group A to secure a place in the final.
Pakistan crush India to reach final of U12 ATF South Asia Championship

1 week ago | geo.tv | Faizan Lakhani

KARACHI: Pakistan's under-12 boys' tennis team stormed into the final of the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) South Asia Championship with a dominant 2-0 victory over arch-rivals India in the semifinals on Thursday. The young Pakistani squad outclassed their opponents in straight sets, with Rashid Ali defeating B.C. Thanush Shekar 6-2, 6-3, while Muhammad Shayan Afridi overpowered Khatri Nayan 6-0, 6-1. The win sets up a title clash against hosts Sri Lanka on Friday.
Fifa includes Shaheen Afridi in tribute to global number 10s

1 week ago | geo.tv | Faizan Lakhani

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) has paid tribute by ranking Pakistan's fast bowler Shaheen Afridi alongside football's greats. In a recent Instagram post by the official Fifa World Cup account, Afridi was featured alongside football giants Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr, and Luka Modrić. who are all famously associated with the iconic number 10 jersey. The post simply captioned: “The iconic" and celebrated the global legends who have donned the number.