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Pakistan reaches Asian Games cricket semi-finals due to rain — Dawn
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Asian multi-sport event
The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years for athletes of Asia. The Games were regulated by Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India in 1951, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games, they have been organized by the Olympic Council of Asia, after the breakup of the Asian Games Federation. The Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee and are the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympic Games.
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Asian Games organisers faced fierce backlash as India and Pakistan advanced to the men's cricket semifinals without bowling a ball.
Pakistan reached the Asian Games cricket semi-finals after its quarter-final against Hong Kong was called off due to rain, advancing on the basis of its higher ICC ranking.
Pakistan and India reach the Asian Games semi-finals after rain washes out both quarter-finals, ending Hong Kong and Afghanistan hopes.