Ayesha Ayaz, recognized as Pakistan’s youngest taekwondo practitioner, has gained international acclaim at a remarkably young age. Hailing from Swat, her journey into martial arts was nurtured by a supportive family — her father, a coach, and her mother, a national champion — laying a strong foundation for her early success.

South Africa dominated Pakistan by 150 runs in a rain-affected Women’s World Cup match, securing their fifth consecutive victory. Laura Wolvaardt led the charge with a commanding 90, helping South Africa reach a massive 312-9 in a reduced 40-over innings in Colombo. The city has experienced heavy rainfall in recent weeks, causing several matches to be abandoned and multiple rain interruptions

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has committed to rebuilding all football facilities in Gaza following the recent ceasefire agreement. In a separate show of solidarity, Qatar national team captain Hassan Al Haydos celebrated his country's qualification for the 2026 World Cup by posting a message of support for the people of Gaza. Wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh in a photo shared on social

The Pakistan Cricket Board has officially appointed fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi as the new captain of the national men’s One Day International (ODI) team, signaling a strategic shift in leadership as the team begins preparations for the 2027 World Cup. Shaheen will take charge during the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa, marking the start of his tenure in the 50-over

Pakistan’s rising squash talent Ashab Irfan has secured his first-ever PSA World Tour title, marking a significant breakthrough in his professional career. Competing at the Richardson Wealth Men’s Vancouver Open 2025, a PSA World Tour Copper category event, the 21-year-old delivered a commanding straight-sets victory over England’s Sam Todd in the final. Seeded fourth in the tournament, Ashab

Pakistan is moving forward with plans to host a T20 tri-series in November 2025 despite Afghanistan’s recent withdrawal, with the Pakistan Cricket Board reportedly approaching Zimbabwe as a replacement team. Media sources indicate that discussions are underway between PCB and the Zimbabwe Cricket Board, making it likely that the series will now include Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe.

Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Salman Ali Agha have emerged as the top contenders for Pakistan’s ODI captaincy as the Pakistan Cricket Board continues to explore leadership options ahead of upcoming matches. According to reports, head coach Mike Hesson has initiated discussions within the team management and the PCB think-tank regarding a possible change in the one-day international

Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup qualifying history. His two goals in Portugal’s 2-2 draw against Hungary raised his tally to 41, surpassing the previous record of 39 held by Carlos Ruiz.

Israel has been officially eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification following decisive defeats to Norway and Italy.

Next year's men's T20 World Cup will feature 20 teams from around the world, showcasing a diverse range of cricketing nations.