Pakistani officials remain uninformed, Mueed Baloch is out of Islamic Games 2022

KARACHI: Pakistani officials were uninformed as national sprinter Mueed Baloch aka Baloch Bolt was disqualified from Men's 400m in Islamic Solidarity Games 2022 which are underway in Turkey. 

Sources told Geo Super that Pakistani officials were unaware of the rule; "If there are less than 20 sprinters, organizing committee can skip semi-final and directly conduct final of top eight finishers of the qualifying heats".

Pakistani officials alongside Mueed reported at the venue on semi-final day but they were informed that the sprinter was disqualified. Sources claimed that officials must be aware of the rule and they should have informed the athlete before the tournament started. 

As many as 24 athletes were scheduled to contest in Men's 400m but only 19 showed up in the heats. 

Mueed clocked 47:4s in his heat and finished 10th overall to qualify for the semi-final event. However, he was informed at eleventh hour that the management has scrapped semi-final and top eight sprinters will contest in the final of Men's 400m.  

Meanwhile, rumors were spread on social media that Mueed was sleeping in his room on semi-final day. Sources closed to the sprinter refuted rumors and asked if Mueed was sleeping then where are semi-final results.  

Upon contacting, Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) representative said they are inquiring on this matter and will raise it in front of Islamic Games 2022's management. 

It must be noted here that Mueed recently won Silver and Bronze medal in Imam Reza Cup and World Continental Championship respectively. 

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