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"textContent": "KARACHI — Nine-year-old Kainat Khalil recent successes on Pakistan’s road runner circuit have drawn widespread attention — and controversy — highlighting inconsistencies in sports governance and child safety in Pakistani athletics Kainat was barred from officially competing in the 21-kilometre half marathon at the BYD Karachi Marathon 2026, despite having registered and finishing the race […]",
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