Asian Games: Pakistan extend winning runs in hockey and squash; kabaddi team bow out

Pakistan's hockey and squash teams continued their winning streak at the Asian Games on Thursday, while the country's kabaddi team saw a disappointing end to their campaign and boxer Maria Rind was eliminated. Pakistan hockey secured a 3-0 victory over China at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, marking their third win in a row.

China lacked opportunities, failing to capitalize on two penalty corners, while Pakistan squandered two theirs. In squash, Noor Zaman and Mohammad Ashab Irfan advanced to the quarter-finals, with Noor sweeping past Kuwait's Ammar Altamimi in a tight match. Pakistan's top-ranked Noor awaits Chi Hin Henry Leung, while Ashab faces India's Veer Chotrani for a semi-final berth.

Pakistan's kabaddi campaign concluded with a heavy 51-30 loss to Iran in their final Group B match. Iran led by 20-14 at halftime and further extended their lead, outscoring Pakistan 31-16. Pakistan's efforts in boxing and track events also came up short, with Maria Rind defeated in the women's 51kg boxing and Faiqa Riaz failing to qualify for the semi-finals in the women's 51kg category.