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NAGOYA: Pakistan secured its latest medal at the Asian Games after finishing third in the battle royale eSports competition.
Thailand won the gold medal, while China took silver.
The 12-match competition concluded at Aichi Sky Expo Hall D.
Twelve teams from across Asia competed in the event.
Pakistan fielded Mohammad Huzaifa, Shayan Asad, Falak Sher Memon, Hasnain Rahman and Syed Sameer.
The bronze added another medal to Pakistan’s growing tally at the Games.
It was Pakistan’s fifth bronze medal of the competition.
Pakistan had already won two bronze medals in men’s singles squash through Noor Zaman and Mohammad Ashab Irfan.
The country also secured bronze in women’s cricket.
MMA fighter Mohammad Asim Khan added another bronze medal.
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Pakistan’s women also competed in squash on Tuesday.
The team suffered a 3-0 defeat against South Korea at Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena.
South Korea took an early lead through Hwayeong Eum.
She defeated Pakistan’s Mahnoor Ali 11-2, 11-4, 11-7 in less than 18 minutes.
Minggyeong Heo then defeated Sana Bahadar 11-5, 11-5, 11-8.
The victory gave South Korea an unassailable 2-0 lead.
Dami Kim completed the win against Mehwish Ali.
Kim recorded an 11-3, 11-8, 11-5 victory.
Mahnoor Ali also competed in the women’s Stage 1 round-robin event.
She lost 3-0 to Macao’s Yeung Wai Leng.
Yeung won the match 11-9, 11-3, 12-10.
The contest lasted 25 minutes.
Pakistan will now look to build on its eSports success as the Asian Games continue in Nagoya.
