Karachi gears up for the thrilling Karachi Tapeball Premier League Season 3, set to run from December 1st to 16th at the DHA Sports Club. With eight teams, cricket enthusiasts anticipate an electrifying showcase of talent, cultural fusion, and unmatched passion for the game.
Pakistan’s women’s cricket team clinched a practice match victory, posting 238 runs against New Zealand XI, led by Najiha Alvi’s 38 runs. Captain Nida Dar’s stellar bowling, securing four wickets for 11 runs, proved decisive in restricting New Zealand XI to 181.
Pioneering Pakistani MMA fighter Anita Karim secured two gold medals at the Siam Cup in Bangkok, making her mark in the 55 kg and ‘Absolute’ categories. As the first Pakistani woman in international MMA, her success not only earned her a purple belt promotion but also serves as an inspiration for women in the country to excel in sports globally.
Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab inaugurated the city’s first zipline at Safari Park, aiming to offer residents a unique recreational experience. Despite financial challenges, the mayor is optimistic about enhancing the city’s leisure options, with plans for more attractions in the pipeline.
In a historic win, Uganda, led by Riazat Ali Shah’s standout performance, secured their first-ever victory against a Test-playing nation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifiers, defeating Zimbabwe with five balls to spare. The win places Uganda in contention for a spot in the World T20 2024, while Zimbabwe faces a must-win situation after failing to qualify for the ODI World Cup 2023.
Harun Hamid, formerly with Queens Park Rangers, has signed with England’s 6th division club, St Albans City FC. St Albans hopes the Pakistani midfielder will inject creativity and goal-scoring ability to boost their current 16th position in the standings.
Kayla Siddiqi, defender for Pakistan’s women’s football team, secures a spot in the 2023 CSC Academic All-District Team in the USA, balancing her Civil Engineering degree, a summer internship, and national-level football. Known as ‘Baji Banana,’ Siddiqi aims to propel Pakistan into the FIFA Women’s World Cup, exemplifying dedication to both sports and academics.
Renowned Pakistani mixed martial artist, Uloomi Karim, is gearing up for a Muay-Thai battle against Iran’s Mohammad Mahdi in the ‘Fairtex Fight’ event in Bangkok. With a record of 9 wins and 6 losses, Karim’s global fighting experience adds anticipation to the 69-kg weight category clash, set to be live-streamed on Fairtex Fight’s YouTube channel.
‘Team Snakes’ from Pakistan clinched a triumph against ‘Aussie Underdogs’ in the Red Bull Campus Clutch, with MVP ‘shooterR’ leading the charge. They now face Belgium’s KRC Genk Esports, aiming to secure a spot in the Playoffs from Group ‘F’.
