6/14/10

13th Sindh Games begin today


KARACHI: As many as 10 gold medals will be at stake in the men and women’s athletics events of 13th Sindh Games starting at PSB Coaching Centre here on Monday. Fastest men and women of the province will appear in the 100meter dash during the opening ceremony of the games. Earlier in the morning, 800meters, 5000meters races, javelin throw and long jump in the men’s category will be held. In the women category, 100meters sprint, 800meters, 1500meters races, javelin and long jump will be held.

Almas Ibrahim of Karachi gave outstanding performance in last year’s Larkana Games where she grabbed as many as eight gold medals by winning 100meters, 200meters, 400meters, 800meters, 1500meters, 5000meters, 4x100 and 4x400 relay races. Teenager Almas will be again main attraction of the games for the host city.