Pakistan’s Faiqa Riaz fell short in her bid to progress in the women’s 100-meter event at the Paris Olympics 2024. Competing in Heat 2 of the preliminary round, she clocked a time of 12.49 seconds, placing her sixth. Unfortunately, this was not enough for her to advance to the next stage.
In this phase of the competition, the top three athletes from each of the four heats were guaranteed a spot in the first round. Additionally, the five fastest runners-up across all heats were also set to qualify. Riaz’s performance, however, did not meet the mark required to move forward, leaving her out of contention.
This result adds to a series of disappointing outcomes for Pakistan in these Olympics. Earlier, swimmers Ahmed Durrani and Jehanara Nabi, along with shooter Gulfam Joseph, were unable to advance past their respective events. Shooter Kishmala also did not make it through in the women’s and mixed team’s 10-meter air pistol competitions.
Looking ahead, Pakistan’s hopes now rest on the remaining athletes. GM Bashir, another shooter, is scheduled to compete on August 4. The nation’s most anticipated event, however, is the men’s javelin throw, where Arshad Nadeem, a strong contender, will take to the field on August 6.
