| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Born | 31 December 1973 Pakistan |
| Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Sport | Hammer throw |
Aqarab Abbas is a Pakistani Olympic hammer thrower. He represented his country at the 1996 Summer Olympics. His best toss in those Olympics was a 65.60, while his personal best, set in 1995, was a 68.20. [1]
ABBA are a Swedish supergroup formed in Stockholm in 1972 by Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The group's name is an acronym of the first letters of their first names arranged as a palindrome. They are one of the most popular and successful musical groups of all time, and are one of the best-selling music acts in the history of popular music, topping the charts worldwide from 1974 to 1982, and in 2022.
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Sohail Abbas, is a former professional field hockey player from Pakistan who played as a Full-back. Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time he is the all-time second highest goal scorer in international field hockey and highest goal scorer in modern field hockey with 348 international goals. A drag-flick specialist noted for his lethal flicks with great accuracy and speed in front of goal from penalty corners he is widely regarded as the 'King of the drag flick'.
Tomas Folke Jonas Ledin is a Swedish singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He grew up in the town of Sandviken, Sweden and has sold 3 million records.
Abbas Ali Atwi, also known as Onika, is a Lebanese football coach and former player who is team manager of Lebanese Premier League club Bourj.
Abbas Ahmad Atwi is a Lebanese former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.
Khalid Abbas Dar is an actor, playwright, director, theatre producer, entertainer, mimic, one-man show and a television host in Pakistan. In a career spanning over five decades, Dar has established himself as one of the greatest entertainers in the Indian Subcontinent.
Pakistan competed in the Winter Olympic Games for the first time at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. Pakistani skier Muhammad Abbas raced in the men's giant slalom, placing 79th. Abbas was also the country's flag bearer in the opening and closing ceremonies.
Syed Imran Abbas Naqvi professionally known by his stage name Imran Abbas, is a Pakistani actor and model who works predominantly in Urdu television. Abbas made his acting debut with Umrao Jaan Ada in 2003 and later on appeared numerous serials. He get widely recognized after portraying Hammad Raza in 2011 series Khuda Aur Mohabbat, which proved to be a turning point in his career.
Nasr Eddin Abbas, known by his nickname Jaksa, is a Sudanese former footballer who played with Al-Hilal Club. He participated in the Africa Cup of Nations 1963 and 1970 and in 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.
Pakistan competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia from 7 to 23 February 2014. Pakistan's team consisted of one athlete in alpine skiing. The country competed for the second consecutive Winter Games, after making its debut four years earlier in Vancouver. The flag bearer for the opening and closing ceremonies was Pakistan's sole athlete Muhammad Karim.
Abbas Abubakar Abbas is a Nigerian-born Bahraini athlete sprinter who competes internationally for Bahrain. He was the silver medallist in the 400 metres at the 2014 Asian Games. He has a personal best of 44.90 seconds for the event.
Ali Khamis Abbas Ali Khamis is a Bahraini track and field athlete who competes mainly in the 400 metres sprint and 400 metres hurdles. His personal best for the flat event is 44.36 seconds, set in 2013, while his hurdles best is 49.55 seconds, set in 2014. He was the 2014 Asian Games champion in the hurdles and the runner-up in the sprint at the 2013 Asian Athletics Championships
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