THE recently concluded Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, were a revival of sorts for Pakistan, and a huge upgrade from the last edition when the country finished with the fewest medals in its history. The tally of 10 medals, two silver and eight bronze, is Pakistan’s best haul since the 2002 Games in Busan, South Korea, where it won 13. This showing is still a far cry from the 1960s and 1980s, when Pakistan ranked among the top 10 medal winners. However, it is a sign that Pakistan’s athletes and teams are making a comeback. The volleyball team’s bronze, with a convincing three-set victory against........

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