The 2024 Paris Olympics will showcase over 10,000 athletes competing in 32 different sports. With global attention focused on Paris, more than 200 countries will be represented in this grand event. Pakistan has confirmed its participation with an 18-member squad competing in athletics, shooting, and swimming. The Pakistani national team, featuring seven athletes, will begin their journey on July 26.
ATHLETICS
Arshad Nadeem (Qualified)
Arshad Nadeem, the pride of Pakistan in javelin throw, has secured his place in the Paris Olympics. Known for his exceptional performances, Nadeem clinched the gold at the NR Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, UK, and followed it up with a silver at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
Faiqa Riaz (Wild Card)
Faiqa Riaz, another promising athlete, will represent Pakistan in the 100m sprint at the Paris Olympics. She has demonstrated her speed with a gold at the 2nd Aitchison Fastest Championship and topped the podium at the Rising Punjab Games 2024 in Lahore.
SHOOTING
Gulfam Joseph (Qualified)
Gulfam Joseph has qualified in shooting for the 10m Air Pistol individual event. He recently achieved a silver medal in the Air Pistol Men category at the Shooting Sports Championship of Thailand and contributed to a team bronze in the Air Pistol Mix Team event during the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship in Indonesia.
Kishmala Talat (Qualified)
Kishmala Talat will compete in multiple shooting events at the Paris Olympics, including the 10m Air Pistol and 25m Pistol categories. Her accolades include a bronze at the 19th Asian Games in China and a silver in the Air Pistol event at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship in Indonesia. She also claimed two gold medals at the Shooting Sports Championship of Thailand.
Ghulam Mustafa Bashir (Qualified)
Ghulam Mustafa Bashir has qualified in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event. His achievements include a bronze medal at the ISSF Shooting World Championship in Cairo and multiple medals at the South Asian Games in Nepal.
SWIMMING
Muhammad Ahmed Durrani (Wild Card)
Muhammad Ahmed Durrani earned a wild card entry for swimming in the 200m Freestyle event at the Paris Olympics. He showcased his prowess at the 66th MILO Malaysian Age Group Olympic Qualifiers and the 19th Singapore Open.
Jehanara Nabi (Wild Card)
Jehanara Nabi will join Durrani in the swimming events, competing in the 200m Freestyle. Her achievements include gold medals at the Fukuoka Japan National Games in both the 100m and 200m Freestyle events.
This diverse group of athletes from Pakistan is set to make its mark at the Paris Olympics 2024, showcasing skill, determination, and the spirit of sportsmanship on the global stage.
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