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Tokyo Olympics: Ambassador MATSUDA congratulates Arshad Nadeem in javelin throw

Islamabad, H.E. Ambassador MATSUDA Kuninori extends congratulations to Mr. Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s premier javelin thrower, for showing his great talent by winning 5th place in the final of men’s javelin throw competition in the Tokyo Olympics and conveys best wishes for his future endeavors. “Though, […]

Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem qualifies for medal stage at Tokyo Olympics

ISLAMABAD, Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem performed up to the expectations to keep Pakistan’s medal hopes alive at Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday. The 24-year-old made it to the finals by a stunning throw of 85.16m that saw him on the top of the Group B contest, […]

Views of Pakistani Athletes participating in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Game

1. Arshad Nadeem – Athletics I am glad to qualify for participation in Tokyo Olympics Japan, 2020 and feel proud that I represent my country in Tokyo Olympics. My training for said competition is at par. I am working hard to compete for top honor […]

Message by H.E. MATSUDA Kuninori; wishing success for Pakistani Athletes

Message by H.E. MATSUDA Kuninori Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan; wishing success for Pakistani Athletes The Tokyo Summer Olympics finally begins in Japan today! All of the Pakistani Olympic contingent have arrived in Japan. H.E. Ambassador MATSUDA Kuninori, wishing well for the Pakistani athletes, said, […]

UN chief urges parties in conflict to observe truce during upcoming Tokyo Olympics

UNITED NATIONS, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on all parties in conflict to observe the Olympic Truce for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, which begin in Tokyo later this month. In a video message released on Thursday, the UN chief said, “In a few […]

Daraz join hands with POA as Official Digital Partner for Tokyo Olympics

LAHORE, Daraz (Alibaba Group), Pakistan’s leading e-commerce powerhouse, has announced its Olympic Games partnership to support the National Olympic Team of Pakistan. Through this partnership the organizations aim to support national athletes who are partaking in the prestigious sporting event and uplift and inspire local […]

POA announces Pak contingent for Tokyo Olympics

LAHORE, Pakistan Olympic Association on Wednesday announced 22-member Pakistan contingent which will take part in Tokyo Olympic being held later this month. “ As many as 22 Athletes, Athlete Support Personnel, Officials and Medical Support Personnel will be part of the contingent which includes in […]

Pak weightlifter Talha gets Olympic participation invitation for Tokyo Olympics

LAHORE, Accepting the request of Pakistan Olympic Association, the International Olympic Committee has confirmed that the Olympic Games Tripartite Commission has finalized the Invitation Places in collaboration with International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) and Talha Talib has succeeded to secure the Invitation place in -67kg in […]

Fans from abroad may not be allowed at Tokyo Olympics

On Wednesday, spectators at this year’s Tokyo Olympics are likely to be restricted to only people living in Japan, local media reported. “The Japanese government is leaning toward limiting spectators at this summer’s Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics to people living in Japan to ensure safety amid […]

Venues of Tokyo Olympics undamaged by earthquakes in Japan’s Northeast

Venues of the Tokyo-hosted 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games are safe after the powerful earthquakes off Japan’s northeastern coast the day before. On Saturday, a 7.1-magnitude quake struck near Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture, followed by another 5.2-magnitude hit overnight, with tremors reaching Tokyo and the neighbouring Miyagi Prefecture. […]

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