Pakistan Win Bronze in Cricket Event of Asian Games 2010

Naveed Latif Playing a shot against Zoysa

After an upset defeat from Afghanistan Cricket in Semi-Finals, Pakistan won bronze at the Asian Games after defeating Sri Lanka by six wickets and get third place Guangzhou Asian Games 2010. Khalid Latif, captain  of Pakistan, who was the only player with international experience, who made a brilliant half-century and make a partnership with 19-year-old Bilawal Bhatti, who hadn't played a single T20s before this tournament, for a quick 56-run stand that completed the victory with two over’s before finish.

Sri Lanka's batting that was not up to mark in last two matches, but they began confidently on Friday, winning toss and elected to bat first, with the international experienced pair of Nuwan Zoysa and Jeevantha Kulatunga putting 52 runs on board. Zoysa, who played 30 Tests for Sri Lanka as a left-arm seamer, has opened the innings for Sri Lanka in the Asian Games 2010, and made a run-a-ball 24, while Kulatunga raced to 31. However, Sri Lanka had a solid beginning as all their other batsmen, barring Dilshan Munaweera added 28 runs in Sri Lanka totals, made single-digit scores.

Sri Lanka kept their hopes of a medal with some regular early breakthroughs. Pakistan had worries as they reached to 85 with losing 4 wickets, though, were eased by Latif, who smashed three sixes in to the stands in an over off leg spinner Malinga Bandara. Bhatti finished off the match in typical sportsman style, with a six on Zoysa ball, by this defeat by outstanding side of Pakistan Sri Lanka returned empty-handed, though theirs was the team with the most international experience in the competition.

But in the end the result Pakistan get a bronze medal for Pakistan in debut of cricket event of Asian Games, so this was the end for Pakistan and Sri Lanka cricket teams in Asian Games 2010.

After 20 years Pakistan Claims hockey gold in Asian Games

Pakistan rocked and win Asian Games men's hockey gold medal after 20 years with a convincing 2-0 win over Malaysia in the final on Thursday. Pakistan's experienced person Sohail Abbas put Pakistan ahead with first penalty corner in 26th minute of first half, and Rehan But scored another goal to give Pakistan a 2-0 victory in 3rd minute of second half.

Pakistan ended current year on the top after a disappointing period of eight-months, in which they bear loss and also face degrading last at the World Cup in March and took sixth place at the Commonwealth Games in October.

It was Pakistan's eighth Asian hockey gold, after 20 years last at Beijing in 1990, and handed them their first major title since winning the World Cup in Sydney in 1994. before this win Pakistan Beat India seven times in Asian Games Hockey Final.

Pakistan captain Zeeshan Ashraf said he had no word’s to describe his feelings at winning a long-awaited title which gave his team a direct entry to the 2012 London Olympics and also make his country proud.

The Pakistani Players kneeled in prayer and thanks to Allah Almighty after the final whistle, before lifting their Dutch coach Michel van den Heuvel over their shoulders to loud applause from the stands as his contribution plays a major role in Pakistan's Victory.

"It's our turn to celebrate," said Ashraf. "Taking the gold after 20 years was important, but I am happier that we have also reserved a place in coming Olympics.”Our country is facing so many problems that it needs moments like this to celebrate. I am sure our win would have brought smiles on the faces of all Pakistanis.

"What can I say about my team? They all were very professional in game. We came here to win and achieved our target. I hope the past will be forgotten. "

After winning the bronze medal six times, Malaysia settle a silver in their maiden appearance in the title after giving a hard time to India in Semi-Final.

The entire Malaysian team, including Sikh player Baljit Singh, give a play much better then the rest of tournament, but failed to produce the spark that won them the semi-final against India.

Striker and Captain of Malaysian Hockey Team Faisal Saari Said. "It is disappointing to lose," "But look at it this way - we won six bronze medals earlier, now we have taken the silver. "I am sure we can only get better after this."