The Paris Olympics 2024 has kicked off, with athletes worldwide competing for medals starting today. Pakistan has a chance to excel in the medal standings, as a group of its top athletes will be competing in this major international event in France.
Olympic Athletes and Events
| Athlete | Event |
|---|---|
| Arshad Nadeem | Men’s Javelin Throw |
| Faiqa Riaz | Women’s 100m |
| Ghulam Mustafa Bashir | Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol |
| Gulfam Joseph | 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Event |
| 10m Air Pistol Men | |
| Kishmala Talat | 10m Air Pistol Women |
| 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team | |
| 25m Pistol Women | |
| Ahmed Durrani | Men’s 200m Freestyle |
| Jehanara Nabi | 200m Freestyle |
Arshad Nadeem will compete in Men’s Javelin Throw, targeting gold following a Commonwealth Games win and a World Championship silver.
Faiqa Riaz is set for the Women’s 100m, aiming to break the national record and race alongside her idol, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.
Ghulam Mustafa Bashir returns for his third Olympics in the Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol, looking to build on his World Championship bronze and 18th global ranking.
Gulfam Joseph will participate in both the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Event and the Men’s 10m Air Pistol, seeking to improve on his ninth-place finish from Tokyo 2020.
Kishmala Talat, making her Olympic debut, will compete in the 10m Air Pistol Women, 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team, and 25m Pistol Women. She is the first Pakistani woman to qualify directly for the Olympics.
Ahmed Durrani, 18, will race in the Men’s 200m Freestyle, aiming to replicate his national record and set sights on future Olympics.
Jehanara Nabi, making her Olympic debut in the 200m Freestyle and serving as Pakistan’s flag-bearer, showcases her dedication from training at the World Aquatics center in Thailand.
These athletes embody the dedication and potential to impact the Games.
