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Fatima Zahra: They Told Her No at Home First
Fatima Zahra is from Sargodha. She started boxing in 2018, after watching a film about Mary Kom. Her family did not want her to…
Noor Zaman: A World Title, and a Name to Carry
Noor Zaman is the grandson of Qamar Zaman. In Pakistani squash that is a heavy name to carry, and it has been a long…
Shahzaib Rind: From YouTube Tutorials to a World Title
Shahzaib Rind started karate at eight, in a wushu academy in Quetta. For a long stretch after that he learned from YouTube videos, because…
Manisha Ali: Less Than a Year In, and a World Cup Gold
Manisha Ali walked out for the final of the IMMAF World Cup in Luanda on 20 September. Her opponent was Angolan, fighting at home.…
Mahoor Shahzad: Nine Titles, and the First Pakistani Shuttler at the Olympics
At thirteen she won Pakistan’s national under-19 badminton title. In February 2026 she took the senior national championship for the ninth year running, and…
Nida Dar: Sixteen Years In, and Still Putting Her Hand Up
Nida Dar made her debut for Pakistan in May 2010. Most of the players she came up against have retired. She has not. Last…
Ahsan Ramzan: Sixteen Years Old, and a World Champion
In March 2022, a sixteen-year-old from Lahore beat Iran’s Amir Sarkhosh 6–5 in the final of the IBSF World Snooker Championship. He had already…
Abdul Khaliq: The Flying Bird of Asia Who Taught Pakistan to Run
Pakistan’s first great sprinter set records across Asia, earned the title Flying Bird of Asia and shared one of South Asia’s greatest rivalries with…
Padel or Tennis: Which Racquet Sport Should You Start With?
An honest comparison of court, equipment, serve, learning curve and social format to help you decide which racquet sport to pick up first.
Made in Pakistan: Why We Build Our Sportswear at Home
Producing locally is not a slogan on a label. It changes how we control quality, how we test fabric and what the final price…
How to Care for Performance Sportswear So It Lasts
Technical fabric is easy to ruin in a washing machine. Here is the simple routine that keeps stretch, breathability and colour intact for years.
Padel for Beginners: 5 Things to Know Before Your First Match
Five practical lessons that make a first padel match far more enjoyable, from using the glass to reading the court with your partner.
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Forgotten Sports Legends of Pakistan: why we are starting this series
Pakistan defined eras in squash and hockey, but much of that record was never written down. This is the series we are starting to…
How to choose your first racquet sport kit: fabric, fit and what actually matters
Fabric, fit and the small details that decide whether a kit still feels good in the second set. A practical guide to buying your…