The Pakistan Army contingent has solidified its lead at the National Games, demonstrating overwhelming dominance by accumulating 48 Gold Medals. WAPDA follows in second place with 14 Gold Medals, and Pakistan Navy is currently third with 7 Gold Medals.
Highlights from the Athletics Events:
The athletics segment saw 11 Gold Medals decided, featuring several record-breaking and inspiring performances:
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Youngest Athlete: The spotlight shone brightly on 9-year-old Kainat Ibrahim from Sindh, who made history by winning the Bronze Medal in the gruelling 10,000 meters race. Her exceptional performance earned her the title of the youngest athlete to medal at the Games.
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Fastest Athletes: WAPDA’s Samiullah was crowned the country’s fastest male athlete after clocking $10.30$ seconds in the $100$ meters dash. The corresponding female title was claimed by WAPDA’s Faiqa Riaz with a time of $11.40$ seconds.
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Arshad Nadeem’s Win: Olympic Gold Medalist Arshad Nadeem (WAPDA) clinched Gold in the Javelin Throw, registering a throw of $81.81$ meters.
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Other Key Victories:
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5000m (Men): Muhammad Akhtar (Army) won Gold.
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High Jump (Women): Noreen Fatima (WAPDA) took Gold with a jump of $1.53$ meters.
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Long Jump (Men): Ansar Abbas (Navy) secured Gold with $7.68$ meters.
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Shot Put (Men): Jamshaid Ali (Army) dominated with a $16.95$ meters throw.
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Football Semi-Finals:
In the men’s football tournament, Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy, and Pakistan Air Force have advanced to the semi-finals, scheduled for December 10, with the final set for December 12.
