Ethiopian athletes reigned supreme at the Berlin Marathon, securing wins in both the men’s and women’s categories. In the men’s event, 24-year-old Melkisa Mengesha from Ethiopia triumphed by defeating Kenya’s Cybrian Kot by a narrow margin of just five seconds, finishing the race in 2 hours, 3 minutes, and 17 seconds. Another Ethiopian, Hemanot Alew, secured third place. In the women’s event, 26-year-old Tigist Ketema, also from Ethiopia, claimed first place with a time of 2 hours, 16 minutes, and 42 seconds. Her compatriots Mestawot Fikir and Bosena Mulatie finished second and third, respectively.
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
Billie Jean King, the renowned former world tennis champion, has become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the prestigious U.S. Congressional Gold Medal. The honor was approved by both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives before being signed into law by President Joe Biden. Previously, only nine individual athletes and the 1980 U.S. Olympic team had received this esteemed award. Throughout her illustrious career, the 80-year-old Billie Jean King won a total of 39 Grand Slam titles across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories.
In an impressive victory, Hamid Swati from Mansehra has won the British Title Fight. Swati knocked out British boxer Bobby Kirk in the very first round of their middleweight title bout, which took place in Birmingham. The fight was scheduled for four rounds, but Swati’s dominant performance ended it early. After his victory, Swati expressed his gratitude towards his private sponsor, who supported him throughout his journey. However, he highlighted the lack of support from institutions, saying that despite appealing to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and other organizations, no assistance was provided. Swati urged the government to sponsor him so…
Tickets for the three-match Test series between Pakistan and England will be available for online purchase starting today at 5 PM, with free entry to the general enclosures on the first day of the matches. To facilitate fans, physical tickets will also be available at various outlets from October 4, starting at 9 AM. The series is part of the ICC World Test Championship, with the first two matches scheduled to be held at Multan Cricket Stadium from October 7 to October 19, and the third match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from October 24 to October 28. To encourage larger…
Pakistan Test team captain, Shan Masood, has assured fans that the team remains fully united, expressing disappointment over the recent loss to Bangladesh, but reaffirming the players’ determination to deliver better results. In a press conference in Karachi, Shan Masood emphasized that the upcoming series against England is crucial for Pakistan. “It’s easy to make changes after a defeat, but if we want to move forward, we have to back our players,” he stated. Addressing the Bangladesh loss, Shan admitted that it was disheartening, but vowed to approach the England series with a “match-to-match” combination strategy. He mentioned that the…
The question of where Mars’ atmosphere disappeared to has long been one of the central mysteries in the planet’s 4.6-billion-year history. However, two geologists from MIT may have found an answer, one that lies within the soil of the Red Planet. In a paper published in *Science Advances*, the researchers suggest that much of Mars’ lost atmosphere may be trapped in a layer of soil covering the planet. The report posits that when water once existed on Mars, it could have slowly seeped through specific types of rocks. This process gradually extracted carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and converted it…
A global analysis has found that children’s eyesight is deteriorating rapidly, with one in three now unable to see distant objects clearly. Researchers suggest that the COVID-19 lockdowns had a negative impact on children’s vision, as they spent more time in front of screens and less time outdoors. The study warns that myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming a growing global health concern, expected to affect millions more children by 2050. The situation is particularly severe in Asia, with 85% of children in Japan and 73% in South Korea suffering from myopia, while over 40% of children in China and Russia…
Karachi: Medical experts have revealed that approximately 700,000 people die by suicide globally each year, with suicide now being the fourth leading cause of death among those under 30 in Pakistan, where 60% of the population falls within this age group. The Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL) has introduced a strategy to combat the rising suicide rates. The event was attended by Sindh Health Minister Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho. CEO of PILL and renowned psychologist, Dr. Naseem Chaudhry, shared that global statistics indicate about 700,000 suicides annually, with suicide becoming an alarming cause of death in Pakistan. Dr.…
Mumbai: Fake images of Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai’s daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan, with actor Salman Khan have gone viral on social media. In the circulating images, Aaradhya Bachchan can be seen standing and hugging Salman Khan, with Aishwarya Rai also appearing in one of the photos. According to reports, these fabricated pictures were taken at an event that both Salman Khan and Aishwarya attended with their daughter. While many social media users initially praised the pictures as genuine, it soon became clear that the images were doctored. The misleading photos have been viewed by millions. Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai were…
Lahore: A Lahore court has rejected the interim bail plea of actress Nazish Jahangir in a fraud case filed against her. The police at the Defense C police station have registered a case of fraud against Nazish Jahangir. The session court in Lahore dismissed her bail application due to her failure to appear in court. The case was lodged by fellow actress Azan Aswad Haroon. According to the FIR, Nazish Jahangir borrowed 2.5 million rupees and a car for two months. However, even after the two-month period had lapsed, she did not return either the money or the vehicle. The…
