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Pakistan Army crowned champions of 35th National Games in Karachi

Pakistan Army National Games champions
Pakistan Army Women’s Softball Team posing with the trophy
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Pakistan Army dominated boxing, karate and shooting with consistent medal hauls.
Air Force stunned favourites to secure football title in dramatic final.
Provinces and departments showcased depth, discipline and rising sporting talent nationwide.
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Pakistan Army emerged as the champions of the 35th National Games after finishing on top of the medal table, while WAPDA secured second place and Pakistan Navy ended third.

Among the provinces, Punjab claimed the top position, followed by Sindh in second place.

National Games 2025 Final Medal Table:

Sr. No. Units Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 ARMY 200 97 56 353
2 WAPDA 85 73 74 232
3 NAVY 36 39 35 110
4 PUNJAB 16 38 72 126
5 HEC 14 39 65 118
6 SINDH 11 26 59 96
7 PAF 10 16 27 53
8 KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA 5 18 46 69
9 BALOCHISTAN 4 14 30 48
10 RAILWAYS 3 4 22 29
11 ISLAMABAD 2 5 11 18
12 POLICE 1 2 25 28
13 GILGIT BALTISTAN 0 0 7 7
14 AJK 0 0 7 7
Total   387 371 536 1,294

The closing ceremony of the Games is scheduled to be held today, December 13 at the National Stadium in Karachi.

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The seventh day of the competition delivered several thrilling contests.

In football, Pakistan Air Force lifted the trophy after defeating Pakistan Army in the final.

WAPDA finished third in the event, while Pakistan Navy claimed fourth place.

The match was officiated by FIFA-approved referee Ahmad Rauf, who represented the Pakistan Football Federation.

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Pakistan Army continued its dominance in boxing by winning both the men’s and women’s championships.

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The Army collected a total of 12 gold medals across the two categories.

In men’s boxing, Army boxers won five gold and four silver medals, while in the women’s event they secured seven gold and one silver medal, earning the overall boxing title.

Pakistan Navy finished second in boxing with three gold, two silver and two bronze medals, while WAPDA placed third with two gold, two silver and three bronze medals.

Strong performances were also seen in karate, where Pakistan Army won a total of 10 gold medals.

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Six gold medals came from the men’s events and four from the women’s competitions, placing Army at the top in both categories.

In men’s karate, Army finished first, followed by WAPDA, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

In the women’s category, Army claimed first place, Punjab finished second, Balochistan third, Sindh fourth and WAPDA fifth.

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In shooting, Pakistan Army secured 17 gold medals, along with 16 silver and five bronze medals, to finish ahead of Pakistan Navy, who earned 15 gold, 12 silver and 13 bronze medals.

Pakistan Air Force, Sindh and HEC also won medals in the event.

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Pakistan Army defeated WAPDA to win the men’s baseball competition, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa claimed third place after beating Punjab.

In badminton, WAPDA’s Irfan Saeed and Mahoor Shehzad won the men’s and women’s singles titles respectively.

The doubles titles were claimed by Pakistan Army’s Raja Hasnain and Amara Ishtiaq.

The Games also featured inaugural exhibition matches of throwball, led by Secretary Culture and Tourism Khair Muhammad Kalor.

In hockey, Pakistan Army won the men’s championship, while WAPDA lifted the women’s title.

Pakistan Olympic Association President Arif Saeed and Pakistan Hockey Federation Secretary Rana Mujahid Ali Khan distributed medals and prizes at the finals.

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The 35th National Games showcased high-quality competition across multiple sports and highlighted the depth of talent and strong organizational efforts by participating departments and provinces.

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