Beijing: A spectacular and colorful opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games was held in China. President Xi Jinping was present at the ceremony. More than 12,000 athletes from 45 countries are participating in the mega event. The grand opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games was held in Hangzhou, China. Chinese President Xi Jinping and heads of some countries were also present at the stadium in the ceremony. The Hungzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium had a capacity of 80,000 spectators. More than 12 thousand athletes from 45 countries are participating in this mega event, 481 events will be held at 56 venues.
Pakistan has made it to the quarter-finals of the Asian Games volleyball tournament. For the semi-finals, Pakistan will face Qatar. In the volleyball tournament of the 19th Asian Games held in China, the national team also won its third league match in Pool D. Pakistan beat South Korea 0-3 after a thrilling contest, the national team won the first game 19-25 and won the second game 22-25. The national volleyball team advanced to the quarterfinals with a 20-25 victory in the third game, Pakistan having defeated Mongolia in the opening match and Chinese Taipei in the second match.

The squad of Pakistan tennis team for the Asian Games has reached the final, tennis star Easam-ul-Haq will represent Pakistan in the Asian Games. Apart from Aisam-ul-Haq, Aqeel Khan, Sara Khan and Oshana Sohail will be part of the national tennis team. At the 19th Asian Games 2023 to be held in China in September, the tennis team will compete in five gold medal categories. Pakistani players will be in action in men’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s singles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles. The national women’s cricket team for the Asian Games has been announced, former captain Bisma will not be a part of the famous squad.

A significant sporting event called the Asian Games, or Asiad, is held every four years. It encourages cultural interchange amongst the participating nations while showcasing the sporting capabilities of Asian nations. This important competition will be held for the 19th time in the upcoming Asian Games in 2023.

Asian Games 2023 Schedule in Urdu

For Asian nations, the Asian Games are extremely important because they give athletes a chance to participate on a global stage. It encourages a spirit of international harmony, collaboration, and cordial rivalry. Additionally, the event stimulates travel and strengthens the local economy of the host city.

China’s Hangzhou will serve as the 2023 Asian Games host city. Intensely populated Hangzhou is renowned for its picturesque beauty and lengthy history. To guarantee the best infrastructure and amenities for the event, the city has been putting a lot of effort into preparation. Both athletes and spectators can anticipate top-notch facilities and an unforgettable experience.

Athletics, swimming, gymnastics, martial arts, and many other sports will be featured at the Asian Games in 2023. Different sports will be played at the same time on a set number of days in the schedule. Closer to the event, the full itinerary will be made public so that attendees can make appropriate plans.

The 2023 Asian Games are expected to be a spectacular sporting event that enthrals millions of spectators in Asia and around the globe. People who speak Urdu have the chance to participate in the event and keep up with the many events and cultural celebrations thanks to the Urdu schedule. The Games will unite competitors, spectators, and people from different cultures, promoting peace and honouring sportsmanship.

Asian Games cricket competition will be held from September 19 to 26 in Hangzhou, China. Diana Baig has returned to the national team, while Anush Nasir and Shawal Zalfiqar have been included in the squad for their outstanding performances in the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup and Emerging Women’s Asia Cup. Pakistan’s women’s team has won gold medals at the 2010 Asian Games in China and the 2014 Asian Games in South Korea and is now eyeing a hat-trick. Asian Games cricket matches will be played under T20 format, Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team will start the tournament with quarter finals which will be held from September 22 to 24, semi finals will be held on September 25 and the final will be held on September 26. The bronze medal match in the event will also be played on September 26. In 2010, Pakistan won the bronze medal in the cricket events of the Asian Games held in Gongzoum, China. Pakistan Cricket team will start with the quarter finals which will be played on October 3 and 4. The semi-finals will be held on October 6, while the third place match and the final will be played on October 7.

A 262-member Pakistan contingent including 137 male and 53 female athletes and team officials are participating in the mega event. Pakistani athletes will participate in 25 sports including cricket, hockey, swimming, badminton, wushu, men’s and women’s cricket teams. are also included. Women cricket team captain Nida Dar and shooter Ghulam Mustafa Bashir are the captains of the Pakistani team. China is hosting the Asian Games for the third time. Earlier, China hosted the Asian Games in 1990 and 2010.

Pakistani Men Cricket Team Squad;

Qasim Akram (Captain), Umeer Bin Yusuf (Vice-Captain), Aamir Jamal, Arafat Minhas, Arshad Iqbal, Asif Ali, Hyder Ali, Khushdil Shah, Mirza Tahir Baig, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Akhlaq, Rohail Nazir, Shahnawaz Dhani, Sufyan Muqim and Usman.

Pakistani Women Cricket Team Squad:

Captain Nida Dar, Alia Riaz, Anush Nasir, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Muniba Ali, Najia Alvi, Nashera Sindhu, Natalia Pervez, Umima Sohail, Sadaf Shams, Shawal Zulfikar, Sidra Amin, Aroob Shah and Umm Hani are included. Before the Asian Games, the Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team will play three T20 Internationals and three One Day Internationals (part of the ICC Championship) in the home series against South Africa from September 1 to 14.

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