Pakistan’s very own Raja Rehan, a karate athlete of Pakistani descent, has made the nation proud by winning the silver medal in the seniors 60 kg category at the 12th Central Poland Open 2026 in Poland. Representing Germany, Rehan defeated his Azerbaijani opponent in the semi-finals and went on to secure the silver medal in the final against a Polish opponent.
The event saw a total of 81 teams and approximately 900 athletes participating, making it a highly competitive and prestigious tournament. This achievement is a testament to Rehan’s hard work, dedication, and skills in the sport.
Meanwhile, in the world of cricket, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a one-year ban on a Sri Lankan cricketer. Afghan spin bowler Rashid Khan has revealed that he was offered citizenship and a chance to play cricket in India and Australia, but he politely declined.
The Quetta Gladiators’ bowling coach, Saeed Ajmal, attributed the team’s inconsistent performance in the tournament to the lack of continuity. The team is still in the running for the fourth spot.
Peshawar Zalmi’s assistant coach and bowling coach, Azhar Mahmood, praised Babar Azam as a world-class player, stating that no one in Pakistan has a strike rate of 180 or 190. Peshawar Zalmi put up a remarkable performance against Quetta Gladiators, scoring 255 runs in 20 overs despite losing three wickets.
Multan Sultan’s Shan Masood played a blistering knock of 46 runs, while Josh Philippe and Avis Zafar contributed 44 and 36 runs, respectively, to strengthen their team’s position. The match officials for the women’s cricket series between Pakistan and Zimbabwe have been announced.
In other news, the captain of the Rawalpindi team in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Muhammad Rizwan, stated that it’s difficult to maintain a positive attitude when you’re losing. United has signed Sri Lanka’s Pawan Rathnayake to their squad, while Deepender Singh Arya has left the PSL due to national duty.
Fakhar Zaman was named the man of the match for Lahore Qalandars. The Pakistan women’s fitness camp in Lahore is in its third day, with the players undergoing a rigorous training session. Former English all-rounder Moeen Ali revealed that he decided to join the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after leaving the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Indian Premier League (IPL) captain Hardik Pandya is facing intense criticism for his team’s poor performance. Shahid Afridi has offered support to Shapoor Zadran, who is facing a serious health issue.
US President Donald Trump has stated that negotiations with Iran are ongoing, and he is willing to meet with the Iranian leadership if a breakthrough is achieved. Iran’s frozen assets are estimated to be worth billions of dollars, with the majority being held in China and the US.
China has expressed concern over the US’s decision to seize Iranian cargo ships.
