Punjab Dominates Day Two of Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Provincial Games, Leads Medal Table
Punjab continued their strong performance on Day Two of the Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Provincial Games, topping the medal standings with an impressive total of 60 medals. The ongoing competition at the Pakistan Sports Complex saw Punjab secure 26 golds, 28 silvers, and 6 bronze medals, further establishing their dominance across various sports.
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Medal Standings After Day Two:
| Position | Region | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punjab | 26 | 28 | 6 | 60 |
| 2 | Islamabad | 5 | 3 | 16 | 24 |
| 3 | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| 4 | Sindh | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 5 | Azad Jammu & Kashmir | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Balochistan | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Punjab Shines in Swimming Events
Punjab’s swimmers dominated both individual and team events, showcasing their exceptional talent.
Girls’ Swimming Highlights:
- Rania Khan triumphed in the 200m freestyle, finishing with a time of 2 minutes 47 seconds.
- Zehra Kazi claimed two golds, winning the 100m breaststroke in 1 minute 43 seconds and the 50m freestyle.
- Ayesha Waqas secured gold in the 200m breaststroke with a time of 2 minutes 59 seconds.
- Mehar Hayat clinched gold in the 200m freestyle final.
Boys’ Swimming Highlights: Punjab’s male swimmers also excelled, with Aryan Rehman, Azan Maqbool, Chaudhry Hassan Ali, Agha, and Abdul Wasay Naseer all claiming golds in various categories.
Islamabad’s Relay Brilliance
Islamabad athletes stood out in the team swimming events, grabbing gold in both the men’s and women’s 4x100m medley relays:
- Women’s 4x100m Medley Relay: The team of Mahayha, Maham, Fayyadi, and Eman took the top spot.
- Men’s 4x100m Medley Relay: The quartet of Abdullah, Hassan, Rashid, and Zaki claimed gold.
Close Contests Among Other Regions
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is in third place with 7 medals, including 1 gold, 1 silver, and 5 bronze.
- Sindh follows with 6 medals, including 1 gold and 1 silver.
- Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) secured 1 gold medal, while Balochistan earned 1 silver and 3 bronze medals.
Over 200 Athletes Compete Across 15 Sports
With over 200 athletes participating in 15 disciplines, the Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Provincial Games promises more exciting action as it progresses.
The event will conclude on December 19, and sports fans are eagerly awaiting to see if Punjab can maintain its lead or if other regions will stage a comeback in the final days of the competition.
