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Explanation

Muhammad Ali regained the Heavyweight title in 1974 by defeating George Foreman in the famous "Rumble in the Jungle" fight.

Date: October 30, 1974

Location: Kinshasa, Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo)

Opponent: George Foreman

Result: Muhammad Ali won by knockout in the 8th round, regaining the Heavyweight title.

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Shoaib Akhtar was the fastest bowler till 2017.

He set the record by bowling at 161.3 km/h (100.23 mph) during the 2003 Cricket World Cup.

He was nicknamed "Rawalpindi Express" for his pace.

He was a key player in the Pakistani cricket team from 1997 to 2011.

Explanation

The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) is the national champion in volleyball.

WAPDA won the 50th National Men’s Volleyball Championship.

It has been the national champion in volleyball for three years in a row.

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Pakistan’s young athlete Ayesha Ayaz surprised the world by winning three medals at the International Taekwondo Championship 2024

This championship held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Ayesha Ayaz belongs to Swat

She won the medals Under-12 category.

In the 42kg class, she defeated players from three countries and bagged one silver and two bronze medals. 

Explanation

Pakistan’s young athlete Ayesha Ayaz surprised the world by winning three medals at the International Taekwondo Championship 2024

This championship held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Ayesha Ayaz belongs to Swat

She won the medals Under-12 category.

In the 42kg class, she defeated players from three countries and bagged one silver and two bronze medals. 

Explanation

Pakistan's Ahsan Ayaz has won Colleyville Open Squash 2024

He defeated Indian opponent Yash Bhargava in squash tournament final

Colleyville Open Squash held in August 2024

The Colleyville Open Squash Tournament had a total prize money of $3,000.

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Pakistan's Ahsan Ayaz has won Colleyville Open Squash 2024

He defeated Indian opponent Yash Bhargava in squash tournament final

Colleyville Open Squash held in August 2024

The Colleyville Open Squash Tournament had a total prize money of $3,000.

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Explanation

In the Men's Hockey Champions Trophy 2014, Pakistan secured 2nd position.

They lost to Germany 2-0 in the finals.

The tournament was held in Bhubaneswar, India, from December 6-14, 2014.

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Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record by clinching the coveted gold medal in the men’s javelin final

This ended Pakistan’s 32-year wait for success at the Games 

Throw: 92.97-m throw

Winning date: 8 Aug 2024

Arshad belongs to Mian Channu.

 Nadeem’s throw was Pakistan’s first individual gold medal

Note: It also shattered the previous Olympic record of 90.57m, set by the Netherlands’ Andreas Thorkildsen at the Beijing 2008 Olympics.

The throw now stands as the sixth longest throw ever, and the best in the world this year.

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Explanation

Open skills: sports such as Netball, Football, and Hockey involve open skills

Gross skills: such as walking, running, and jumping.

Fine skills: snooker shot or playing the piano

Closed skills: free throw in Basketball and serving in Squash or Tennis.

ND17-1-2023