Waseem falls in Commonwealth Games final
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GLASGOW: After an impressive run in Commonwealth Games underway in Glasgow, Pakistani pugilist Mohammad Waseem lost his final bout to Australian boxer Andrew Molony on Saturday.
The loss means that Waseem will clinch the silver medal.
Fighting for the title of 52-Kg fly weight category, Molony proved to be a tough opponent and recorded a unanimous point decision to clinch the gold medal.
Pakistan has won a total of four silver medals and a bronze medal in the event, which concludes Sunday.
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Aug 02, 2014 08:54pm
Mohammed Waseem is our hero for reaching the final based on raw talent, spirit, and enthusiasm and no or limited support and training from Govt of Pakistan. Well done Waseem! Congratulation!
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Aug 02, 2014 09:02pm
Well played Andrew Molony...Good luck Waseem for next time.
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Aug 02, 2014 09:40pm
Its people like him that raise Pakistan's name in the world #respect
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Aug 02, 2014 09:50pm
Given the plight of sports in Pakistan, He is a hero indeed.
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Aug 02, 2014 10:11pm
Waseem you are a hero and a fighter. Don't you give up now. Keep on going young man.
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Aug 02, 2014 10:17pm
You didn't get the Gold. So what? You proved yourself as a great boxer and we are proud of you Waseem.
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Aug 02, 2014 10:22pm
Mohammad Waseem has made us proud and I hope its the beginning of a great career for him. We need more examples like him.
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Aug 02, 2014 10:37pm
Well Done young Man you tried your best still due to the lack of investment in Pakistan in this sport you have done really well. Gold Medal next time!!!
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Aug 02, 2014 10:54pm
Waseem is british himself. He played for pakistan but he is national of England.
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Aug 02, 2014 11:39pm
Australians are tough people. If you look at their cricket team you will see their builds. You need to have strong body and technique to best them.
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Aug 03, 2014 12:17am
compare the support and training Moloney would have got in Australia, with the virtually nothing support from Pakistan in terms of training. This was never going to be a fair contest in that sense. Waseem has shown himself to be a great boxer regardless.
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Aug 03, 2014 12:19am
Technically Waseem played too defensive which led to his loss. In 3 round match one has to play very aggressive & offensive, Congratulation to him on winning silver medal. Pakistan has potential of producing good boxers provided the game is taken seriously by the sports ministry. Like squash boxing also flourished on individual interest & efforts.
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Aug 03, 2014 12:45am
I am not into sports at all, but I must say Thank You and Well Done to Waseem for getting to the finals and putting up a good fight. Waseem, we are proud of you and appreciste the efforts of all the people near and dear to you who have helped you get here.
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Aug 03, 2014 02:44am
I think it was a close fight as the judges decision was 29-28, 29-28 and 29-28 in favour of Molony. Considering Mohammad Waseem and his opponent, Waseem has come a big way to an international arena and he has really made us proud.
P.S. some pointy ears person in the comments has suggested that Waseem is British. However, Spock's claim is untrue. He hails from Quetta
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Aug 03, 2014 02:54am
Well Done Waseem. You made Pakistan Proud.
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Aug 03, 2014 03:43am
What a great tragedy? Why do they fumble when it matters most?
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Aug 03, 2014 06:51am
agreed
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Aug 03, 2014 07:58am
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad
Tragedy? What are you talking about man. It is sports. We are talking about sports. One wins other loses. It is not the end of life.
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Aug 03, 2014 10:14am
@Spock hear hear
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Aug 03, 2014 10:29pm
I think Pakistan should take inspiration from India... Just 4 medals .. look at india 64 medals. what a difference..
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Aug 05, 2014 07:01pm
Great performance by Waseem. He was robbed of gold medal. Judges and refrees, all were unfair and biased.
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