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Syed Imaad bags World Scrabble Championship for Pakistan

24Aug

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Syed Imaad bags World Scrabble Championship for Pakistan

"I started playing at the age of six, when my father introduced me to scrabble. The more I played, the more I came to love the game", said Imaad in an interview with Viralnom. Scrabble champion Syed Imaad Ali collecting his trophy after winning the WESPA World Youth Scrabble Championship ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN - On Sunday 22nd August, the Pakistan's young scrabble prodigy, Syed Imaad Ali won the 'World Youth Scrabble Championship'. This was the second time Imad has won the championship making him the only player to win it twice. He first won it at the 2018 championship held in Dubai. Alongside Imaad, another excellent Pakistani player was 'Hasham Hadi Khan', who stood 7th in the competition. Team Pakistan had a total of 8 players, however Imaad and Hasham were the only ones that mad...

Fawad Alam scores century: PAK vs WI 2nd Test Match

24Aug

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Fawad Alam scores century: PAK vs WI 2nd Test Match

Fawad Alam's Century alongside Shaheen Afridi's quick wickets bring up hopes of Pakistan levelling the PAK vs WI test series. Fawad Alam celebrating in a style inspired by Turkish drama 'Ertugrul' , after scoring a century in PAK vs WI second test match WEST INDIES - Batsman, Fawad Alam on the 3rd day of second PAK vs WI test match, scored an excellent century. With the 2nd day being destroyed by rain, Fawad on the third day continued his innings. Fawad throughout his journey to 100, scored multiple boundaries and showed exceptional batting skills. The batsman scored the 100 runs on 186 balls and celebrated in style with a wide smile on his face. Fawad with his century not only brought up the hopes of levelling the series but also became the fastest Pakistani to register 5 Test...

Japan COVID-19 situation worsens after the Tokyo Olympics 2020

20Aug

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Japan COVID-19 situation worsens after the Tokyo Olympics 2020

"The surge in infections is reaching alarming record highs", said Suga Yoshihide, the Prime Minister of Japan Crowds gather outside Tokyo stadium for Olympics opening ceremony TOKYO, JAPAN - On Monday 16th August, the government of Japan decided to extend the country's current state of emergency even after September 12. The government previously decided that it would end the state of emergency on September 12, however the ever increasing COVID-19 cases in Japan have made them extend it. Major states including Tokyo, Osaka, Okinawa and other are all under the state of emergency. This state of emergency began in July and people expected it to end with the closing of Tokyo Olympics. The number of cases, however have increased drastically after the Tokyo Olympics thus resulting in...

West Indies lead by 34 runs on end of day 2: Pak vs WI Test series

14Aug

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West Indies lead by 34 runs on end of day 2: Pak vs WI Test series

Carlos Brathwaite carried West Indies to the lead with his excellent innings. He made 96 runs on 220 balls and spent more than 300 minutes on the pitch. After Pakistan's batting on day one of the 1st test match, West Indies had to continue the major part of its innings on the second day. Pakistan's balling side initially made things difficult for West Indies. Major wickets including Roston Chase and Jermaine Blackwood were dropped in the starting of the match. However, West Indies captain 'Kraigg Brathwaite' alongside right handed batsman 'Jason Holder' was able to hold the ground. Their partnership gave Indies a good amount of runs in the later half of the day. Day 2 of the first test started off with the Indies continuing their innings. The day started with Indies already being ...

Teen from Japan is Youngest Gold Medalist in Tokyo Olympics

12Aug

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Teen from Japan is Youngest Gold Medalist in Tokyo Olympics

13 year old Skateboarder, Momiji Nishiya secured Olympic gold, in the newly introduced 'Women's Street Competition'. Nishiya after the win said, "I welled up in tears because I was beyond happy". TOKYO, JAPAN - On Monday 9th August, Japan 13 year old skateboarder Momiji Nishiya went onto win the Gold medal in the women's skateboarding street competition. Nishiya despite her small age, showed exceptional talent and had a total score of 15.26 points. Winning the Olympic Gold at 13 years and 330 days gave her the title for being the Youngest Gold Medalist in the Tokyo Olympics. This made Nishiya the second youngest athlete to win gold in Olympic history. She is right behind Marjorie Gestring, who at 13 years and 268 days, won gold in diving at the 1936 Olympics. The Tokyo Olympics we...