Pakistani athletes face busy Asian Games schedule today

Pakistani athletes are set to compete in multiple events at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Sunday. According to the Daily Times, they will feature in fencing, shooting, tennis, athletics, squash, and volleyball throughout the day, with several players beginning their competitions early in the morning.

In other news from the Asian Games, Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn has advanced to the men's singles semifinals in badminton after a tense three-game quarterfinal win over Hong Kong's Ng Ka Long, as reported by Khaosod English. Kunlavut will face Indonesia's Alwi Farhan in the semifinals and is guaranteed at least a bronze medal.

The Asian Games also offer various incentives for medal-winning athletes, particularly from India. The Gulf News reports that Indian athletes can receive cash rewards from multiple sources, including the Union government and state governments, with amounts depending on the medal, sport, and athlete's state. Additionally, sports federations and state governments can offer separate incentives, such as cash rewards, government jobs, or other benefits.

Brief written by urgent.news from Daily Times, Khaosod English, Gulf News — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.