KARACHI: More than 1,500 runners participated in the Lifebuoy Global One Run Half Marathon in Karachi, as athletes and fitness enthusiasts competed in multiple race categories while participants from across Pakistan joined virtual runs.

The event, organised by Sports in Pakistan, featured races in the half marathon (21 kilometers), 10-kilometer and 5-kilometer categories, attracting runners from different age groups in one of the city’s major community fitness events.

In the men’s half marathon, Israr Khattak finished first with a time of 1 hour, 16 minutes and 17 seconds, followed by Muhammad Sajjad in second place at 1:19:27 and Khursheed Ahmed in third at 1:19:52.

Mumtaz Niamat Khan won the women’s half marathon in 1:51:52, while Sidra Dagha finished second in 1:57:36 and Mahnoor Fatima placed third in 1:58:13.

Raza Muhammad claimed first place in the men’s 10-kilometer race with a winning time of 38:33. Amjad Ali finished second in 41:48, while Farhan Sahab secured third in 42:38.

In the women’s 10-kilometer race, Mahnoor Fatima finished first in 51:26, followed by Leena Abid in 56:37 and Hafsa Khan in 1:04:03.

Farman Khan won the boys’ 5-kilometer race in 18:20, while Saqib Ali finished second in 19:10 and Taj Khan came third in 22:58.

In the girls’ 5-kilometer category, Kainat Khalil secured first place in 22:49. Zaahra Ali finished second in 26:09, while Saeedullah Baloch took third in 28:26.

Race director Shoaib Nizami said the turnout reflected growing interest in running and fitness in Pakistan.

“We are extremely happy to witness such an incredible turnout for the Lifebuoy Global One Run in Karachi, while runners from across Pakistan also joined virtually,” Nizami said. “It is encouraging to see more people embracing running and fitness. Sports in Pakistan will continue to bring more running events for Pakistanis and further promote a healthy lifestyle through sport.”

The event also included virtual participation from runners in different parts of the country, highlighting the growing popularity of endurance sports and community fitness activities in Pakistan.

Through the first two games of the Western Conference Finals, Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has produced numbers not seen at this stage of the postseason in roughly 50 years.

As the series shifted to San Antonio for Game 3 on Friday, the French basketball phenom once again led the Spurs in scoring. But his 26-point performance was not enough to give San Antonio a 2-1 series lead over the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.

Reigning back-to-back NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander matched Wembanyama with 26 points, leading Oklahoma City to a 123-108 victory.

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Shortly after Game 2 on Wednesday, Spurs guard Stephon Castle acknowledged that his team is “probably most comfortable playing in front of our fans.” San Antonio quickly backed up that sentiment in Game 3, jumping out to a 15-0 lead in its first home game of the series.

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Just five minutes into the contest, the Spurs held a commanding 19-4 advantage as the home crowd created a raucous atmosphere.

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Three of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on May 22, 2026. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

But Oklahoma City’s bench played a pivotal role in the comeback that ultimately gave the Thunder a critical series lead. Alex Caruso, Jaylin Williams, Jared McCain and Cason Wallace were widely credited with helping swing the game.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket past Julian Champagnie of the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter in Game Three of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on May 22, 2026. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

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The Spurs took Game 1 behind 41 points and 24 rebounds from Wembanyama, and the defending champion Thunder got 30 points from Gilgeous-Alexander on the way to getting a victory in Game 2.

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The reactions and tributes to the tragic death of NASCAR superstar and two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch have been rolling in, and now there’s one coming from the White House.

On Friday, the day after Busch’s death at the age of 41 was announced, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to share his condolences.

“The LEGENDARY NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch tragically and unexpectedly passed away yesterday,” the president wrote. “He was a true talent who loved NASCAR and its fans. Kyle was a WINNER! He was a two time Cup Champion, and holds the All Time Record for WINS in NASCAR’s Top Three series, and even won another just last weekend.

“Kyle’s wife, Samantha, and their two beautiful children are in our thoughts and prayers,” he continued. “Samantha was at the White House in October, for IVF. She truly loved Kyle! Rest in Peace Kyle Busch. You will always be a LEGEND! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

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As the president alluded to, Busch and his wife, Samantha, have been advocates for IVF and founded the Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund in 2015. According to USA Today, the fund has distributed more than 150 awards totaling over $2 million.

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As for his ties to the White House, Busch visited 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in 2016 and met with former President Barack Obama, who honored his 2015 NASCAR Cup Series championship.

Busch won his last of 234 wins in NASCAR’s top-three series less than a week before his death in a Truck Series race at Dover International Speedway.

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died on Thursday. He was 41. (David Jensen/Getty Images)

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On Wednesday, Busch reportedly collapsed while testing in a racing simulator. He was taken to a hospital, and on Thursday, it was announced that he would not take part in any races this weekend, including the Coca-Cola 600, due to a “severe illness.”

Just hours after that, it was announced that Busch had died.