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Pakistan Army clinch women’s softball gold at National Games | The Express Tribune
Pakistan Army Women’s Softball Team posing with the trophy.
The women’s softball event at the 35th National Games 2025 concluded with a gripping final in Karachi, where Pakistan Army defeated WAPDA 9–6 to secure the gold medal after an intense seven-inning contest.
Both sides displayed exceptional skill and competitiveness, but Army’s early dominance and sustained pressure proved decisive.
Pakistan Army began aggressively, keeping WAPDA under constant pressure with consistent scoring in every inning. Their disciplined batting lineup ensured that the lead kept stretching, forcing WAPDA to chase throughout the match.
WAPDA fought back strongly, reducing the margin with six runs of their own and keeping the contest alive till the final stages. However, Army’s superior strategy and execution ultimately sealed the match.
Army Scorers (9 runs): Ayesha – 2, Hina – 2, Fizza – 2, Ramsha – 2
WAPDA Scorers (6 runs): Madiha – 2, Iqra – 1, Noreena – 1
Pakistan Police earned third place after a consistent showing throughout the tournament.
The closing ceremony featured Pakistan’s legendary Olympian Islahuddin as the chief guest. He awarded medals and trophies to the winning teams and lauded the quality of the final.
“Today’s final was of remarkable quality. Both teams displayed discipline, spirit, and outstanding skill. The rise of women’s sports in Pakistan is extremely encouraging, and the growing participation in softball is a sign of a bright future,” Islahuddin said.
Also present were: Tehmina Asif, President, Softball Federation of Pakistan Naseem Khan, Secretary General, SFP Zeeshan Merchant, Organising Secretary Officials Praise Players and Tournament Success
Tehmina Asif expressed pride in the talent showcased: “Women’s softball in Pakistan is full of potential. Today’s final proved that our players can compete at international standards and have the capacity to grow even further.”
Secretary General Naseem Khan praised the organisers: “The successful conduct of this event reflects the hard work of the entire administrative team. We will continue to create greater opportunities for women athletes.”
Organising Secretary Zeeshan Merchant added: “Hosting such a major sports event in Karachi is a proud moment. All teams, umpires, and ground staff worked tirelessly to ensure this tournament was a success.”
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Lionel Messi‘s “GOAT Tour” of India was marred by chaotic scenes Saturday after fans threw ripped up seats and invaded the pitch during the Argentina star’s brief appearance.
Messi’s tour will see him travel from Kolkata to Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi. However, it did not get off to a dream start, as his appearance was reportedly cut to just 20 minutes due to the violence.
The highlight of tour’s opening day was meant to be the unveiling of a 70-foot Messi statue — which is reported to be the largest statue of a footballer ever created.
Messi, who was accompanied by teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul, walked a short distance on the pitch and waved briefly toward the stands amid loud chants of “Messi, Messi,” but fans soon realized that the footballer remained tightly cordoned off and was barely visible from large sections of the stadium.
Messi’s appearance ended before he could complete a full lap of the stadium, sparking violent scenes.
“Only leaders and actors were surrounding Messi,” a fan told ANI news agency. “Why did they call us then?
“We have got a ticket for 12,000 rupees ($130), but we were not even able to see his face.”
Mamata Banerjee, the region’s chief minister, issued an apology to Messi and ordered a probe into the incident.
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“I am deeply disturbed and shocked by the mismanagement witnessed today at Salt Lake stadium,” Banerjee, who was on her way to the event when chaos broke out, posted on X.
“I sincerely apologise to Lionel Messi, as well as to all sports lovers and his fans, for the unfortunate incident,” she added.
“I am constituting an enquiry committee… the committee will conduct a detailed enquiry into the incident, fix responsibility, and recommend measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.”
The Indian football federation said it was “deeply concerned” by the scenes, adding that it was not involved in the event’s planning, deferring responsibility to the PR agency that organised it.
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Brady Cook wasn’t exactly tasked with salvaging the New York Jets’ 2025 season as he made the first start of his career on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
However, he was expected to showcase what he could do on the field – and he didn’t disappoint in the first quarter. Cook led the Jets on an eight-play, 65-yard drive that ended with a touchdown pass to Adonai Mitchell, and helped cut the deficit to seven points at the time.
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New York Jets quarterback Brady Cook looks to pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
The CBS broadcast showed Cook’s parents celebrating in the stands at EverBank Stadium. It was the first touchdown pass of Cook’s career. He also completed six consecutive passes before throwing an interception.
Cook got some playing time against the Miami Dolphins last week. He was 14-of-30 for 163 yards and threw two interceptions as New York fell 34-10.
PHILIP RIVERS, 44, OFFICIALLY TABBED COLTS STARTER, WILL PLAY IN FIRST NFL GAME IN NEARLY FIVE YEARS
New York Jets quarterback Brady Cook (4) runs on field before the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn tapped Cook as the starter as the experiments with Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor didn’t yield much success over the course of the year.
Cook latched onto the Jets’ roster as an undrafted free agent. He was waived as training camp came to a close but came back later on the practice squad. He bounced from the main roster to the practice squad a few times during the season before the game against the Dolphins.
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The former Missouri standout, 24, played his entire collegiate career with the Tigers. He had 9,251 passing yards and 50 touchdown passes during his career at Missouri.
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