Sports
France Hijab Ban ‘Against Olympic Spirit’: Islamic Sports Body
A group of sports federations from Muslim-majority countries said on Monday that France’s move to bar its Olympic athletes from wearing the hijab would...
Asian Games: Nikhat Zareen Assures Medal, Olympic Quota on Mixed Day for India in Boxing
HANGZHOU -- Two-time World Champion boxer Nikhat Zareen cruised into the semifinals of the Women's 50kg competition with a dominating victory over Jordan's Hanan...
Pakistan Cricketers Floored by ‘Unexpected Welcome’, Hit Nets 12 Hours After Arrival
HYDERABAD -- “Zabardast. Maza aa gaya,” responded premier Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf as he walked into the main nets of the Hyderabad Cricket Association ground when...
Mohammed Siraj Claims Incredible 6 Wickets to Help India Win Asia Cup
NEW DELHI -- India lifted the Asia Cup after routing defending champions Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final with Mohammed Siraj claiming...
Ex-Pak Cricketer Offered Money to Kill Anti-Islam Dutch MP, Jailed for 12 Years
NETHERLANDS -- A Dutch court on Monday sentenced former Pakistan international cricketer Khalid Latif to 12 years in prison for inciting the murder of...