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Begum Kulsum National Tournament; Fajar' Haniya' Shandana' and Aqsa post wins
Islamabad (Sports News): Fajar Fayyaz: Haniya Adnan: Shandana Rabi and Aqsa Akram registered victories in the 11th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan National Ranking Tennis Championships-2025-26 at PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad.Results:Men’s Singles (1st Round):Abubakar Talha beat Talha Bin Asif 6-0 6-2, Barkatullah beat Mohammad Hamza Aasim 6-0 6-2, Zalan Khan beat Uzair Khan 7-5 2-6 6-1, Ahmad Ch beat Jabir Ali 6-1 6-1, Muzammil Murtaza beat M.Huzaifa Khan 6-3 6-3, Zohaib Afzal Malik beat Abdul Basit 5-7 6-3 6-3, Hamza Roman beat Shahzad Khan 4-6 6-4 (Retd.) Ahmad Nael Qureshi beat M.Yahya 6-1 6-2, Mohammad Shoaib beat Heera Ashiq 6-3 6-4 Aqeel Khan beat Mohammad Talha Khan 7-5 6-4,Ladies Singles (1st Round):Fajar Fayyaz beat Hania Khalid 6-1 6-0, Haniya Adnan w/o Zara Khan, Shandana Rabi beat Zaira Ahmad Zaka 6-1 6-1, Aqsa Akram beat Sofia Tariq 6-4 6-0,Junior 18&U Singles (1st Round):Zain Qamar beat Aaliyan Ali 6-2 6-1, Abdul Basit beat Haziq Areejo 6-3 7-6(2), Ahtesham Humayun beat Mohammad Hassan 6-0 6-1, Ali Zain beat M.Aayan Noori 6-1 6-1, Dawood Khan beat Inam Qadir 3-6 7-5 4-0 (Retd.) Abubakar Talha beat Ohad-e-Mustafa 6-0 6-1,Boys 14&U Singles (1st Round):Moazzam Babar beat Talha Khan 4-1 4-1, Mohammad Shakaib beat Hassan KPK 5-3 4-0, M.Rayan Khan w/o Rayyan Khan, Zohaib Afzal Malik beat Meer Abbas Bhagat 6-1 6-0, Mohammad Aayan w/o Mohammad Huzaifa, Raja M. Taha 4-2 4-1, Mohammad Hashir Irfan w/o Mohammad Qublai Sheikh, Mohammad Faizan beat Mohammad Danyal 4-1 4-2,Boys 12&U Singles (1st Round):Amir Masood beat Ali Asghar Bukhari 4-0 4-0, Isfahan Maimoon w/o Sarim Amir, Hassan KPK w/o Sadda Hussain, Mohammad Umar Toheed beat Subhan Ullah 4-0 4-2, Wilhel Cannell w/o M.Bilal Kamran
Tape Ball League: Hyderabad Hunters Secure Semifinal Spot with 6 Straight Wins
Karachi (Sports News): Hyderabad Hunters continued their unbeaten run in the Pakistan Tape Ball Premier League by registering their 6 consecutive victories, defeating Lahore Lions by 11 runs in a thrilling encounter to book a place in the semi-finals.The match was played at the New Nazimabad Cricket Ground under the auspices of the Pakistan Tape Ball Federation.Batting first, Hyderabad Hunters scored 66 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their first innings. M. Raza contributed 20 runs with the help of two sixes, while Ubaid Khan also scored 20 runs off just six deliveries, hitting two sixes. For Lahore Lions, Shah nawaz picked up three wickets.In reply, Lahore Lions posted 78 runs for the loss of five wickets, taking a 12-run lead. Falak Bashir was the standout performer with 23 runs off 10 balls, including two fours and two sixes. Majid Ali claimed two wickets for Hyderabad.In their second innings, Hyderabad Hunters piled up 127 runs for the loss of just one wicket, gaining an overall lead of 115 runs. Mohammad Raza played a spectacular knock, scoring 57 runs off 18 balls with two fours and eight sixes, while Numran Khan added 49 runs off 21 balls, hitting four fours and three sixes.Chasing a target of 116 runs, Lahore Lions could manage only 104 runs for the loss of three wickets. Falak Bashir once again impressed with 54 runs off 16 balls, smashing five fours and five sixes. Captain Abdul Basit scored 26 runs, including three sixes and a four. Muazullah took two wickets for Hyderabad Hunters.With this performance, Mohammad Raza also achieved a major milestone by completing a half-century of sixes in the league, having struck 53 sixes in six matches. Karachi Kids’ Osama Ali and Peshawar Shaheens’ Sarmad Hamid are jointly second with 30 sixes each, while Rawalpindi Royals’ Taimoor Mirza is fourth with 29 sixes.Mohammad Raza was named Player of the Match for his outstanding all-round performance.
OZ Group Shortlisted Among Qualified Bidders for PSL Expansion
Lahore (Sports News): OZ Group, led by Chairman Hamza Majeed Chaudhary, has achieved a significant milestone after being officially shortlisted among the qualified bidders for the expansion of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Pakistan’s flagship professional T20 cricket competition.The PCB received 12 bids from investors based in Pakistan and overseas, underscoring the PSL’s growing international appeal and commercial credibility. Following detailed scrutiny, 10 bidders were declared technically eligible to advance to the next stage the franchise auction, scheduled to take place on January 8, 2026, at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad.The PSL expansion will see the league grow from six to eight teams beginning with PSL Season 11, scheduled from March 26 to May 3, 2026. This marks a pivotal moment in the league’s evolution, aimed at enhancing regional representation, expanding commercial opportunities, and strengthening the PSL’s global sporting footprint.Hamza Majeed Chaudhary said: “Being shortlisted by the PCB is a strong endorsement of OZ Group’s professional standards, financial credibility, and long-term vision. Our objective is to build a competitive and sustainable PSL franchise that delivers on-field success while also contributing to grassroots development, fan engagement, and the broader growth of cricket in Pakistan.”“Cricket has always been a unifying force for Pakistan. Through the PSL platform, we aim to nurture emerging talent, engage local communities, and contribute to the sport’s long-term sustainability,” Chaudhary added.
Hockey Team Training Camp to Start on January 5 in Islamabad
PHF asks 35 players to join camp, Green Shirts to participate in Pro League next monthAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: National hockey team training camp to commence on January 5, here at Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium, as the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has invited 35 players to report manager, aiming to enhance game skills before playing the Pro Hockey League, which will be held from February 10 to 15, 2026, at Hobart, Australia.Names of players:Abdullah Ishtiaq Khan, Muneeb ur Rehman, Mohammad Waqar Khan, Ali Raza, Mohammad Faizan Janjua, Bilal Khan (goalkeeper),Mohammad Sufyan Khan, Mohammad Abdullah, Ammaduddin Anjum, Abdul Manan, Ammad Shakil Butt, Usama Bashir, Arbaz Ahmed, Abu Bakar Mehmood (Deep Defenders)Moin Shakil, Zikriya Hayat, Ghazanfar Ali, Arshad Laiquat, Juaid Manzoor, Mohammad Salman Razzak, Mohammad Nadeem Khan, Muhibullah (Midfielders)Abdul Hannan Shahid, Abdul Rehman, Mohammad Afraz Khan, Rana Waheed, Rana Mohammad Waleed, Ahmed Nadeem, Mohammad Ammad, Abdul Qayyum, Basharat Ali, Umair Sattar, Hamza Fayyaz, Abu Zar, Rafiullah Khan (Strikers)Technical Officials:Anjum Saeed (Manager), Tahir Zaman (Head Coach), Mohammad Usman (Assistant Coach), Zeeshan Ashraf (Assistant Coach), Mukhtar Ahmed (Trainee Coach), Mazhar Abbas (Goalkeeper Coach), Nadeem Khan Lodhi (Video Analyst), Mohammad Aslam (Masseur).
MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 01 Jan, 2026
Nabeel Ahmed becomes new president of Pakistan Taekwondo FederationAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee and General Council Meetings of the Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF) unanimously approved the name of Col Nabeel Ahmed, as the new president of the PTF here on Thursday.According to a spokesman for PTF, the Executive Committee and General Council Meetings took place on Thursday, and officials from federations of different departments participated through both physical and Zoom.During the meeting, Lt Col (R) Raja Wasim Ahmed, Ex-President of the PTF, nominated Colonel Nabeel Ahmed Rana as President PTF in the Executive and General Council. Each member of the province, departments, and services gave their verdict and approved his name during the Executive and General Council, reflecting comprehensive consensus and unity within the federation.
Begum Kulsum Saifullah National Ranking Tennis Championships-2025-26
Islamabad (PR):The 11th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan National Ranking Tennis Championships 2025, commenced today at PTF Tennis Complex.This tournament is being organized annually to commemorate the memory of late Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan, mother of Senator Salim Saifullah Khan (Patron-PTF).Senator Salim Saifullah Khan, while sharing his views, said: "The tournament holds great emotional value for him and his family, as it revives fond memories of his late mother. I wish success to all participating players. The event is sponsored by the Saif Group of Companies (Kulsum International Hospital, Saif Energy Limited, Transworld) and Parco as well."Pakistan’s leading players, including Muzammil Murtaza ,Aqeel Khan, Mohammad Shoaib,Barkatullah, Yousaf Khalil, Ahmad Nael Qureshi, Hamza Roman,Mahin Aftab Qureshi, Meheq Khokhar, Amna Ali Qayum, Sheeza Sajid, and Soha Ali, are participating.Over 250 entries have been received nationwide in the following categories:Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Ladies Singles, Boys’ 18 & Under Singles, Boys’ 14 & Under Singles, Girl’s 14 & Under Singles and Boys’ 12 & Under Singles.After two rounds of qualifying matches, the remaining matches of the day were delayed due to rain in Islamabad. However, the matches will resume tomorrow at 9:30am.
Shifa International Hospitals Islamabad wins friendly Cricket match
Islamabad: Shifa International Hospitals Islamabad beat Sea Warriors Cricket Team Islamabad by six wickets in the Important Cricket match here at Navy Cricket XI Ground Islamabad. Shifa International Captain Ibrar Akhlaq won the toss and invited to bat first Sea Warriors, Sea Warrior bowled out for 274 in the 29th over. Asmat (79), Shahnaz (71) and Ahtisham (41) not out were the key contributors. Shifa International Captain Ibrar Akhlaq (5 for 52) Raza (2 for 7) and Hussain (1 for 20 ) were the other main wicket-takers. In reply, Shifa International achieved the target in the 30th over for the loss of four wickets. Batsman Imran Shah (108) and Hashir Azeem (100) runs hit a fine centuries, while Harris Ali (18) and Taimoor (11) not out were their leading run-getters. Imran Shah declared “Man of the Match” for his impressive Performance. (PR)
Mohammad Mustafa and Sohail Adnan win juniors titles
Islamabad (Spirts News): Pakistan’s Mohammad Mustafa won the Under-13 final of the Scottish Junior 2025 by defeating Hong Kong’s second seed, Nicholas Min Suh, to claim the title. Muhammad Mustafa did not lose a single game throughout the tournament and secured the championship in a confident and commanding manner.Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Sohail Adnan won the Under-15 title by defeating China’s Yuan Shi Liu. Sohail Adnan delivered an outstanding performance and completed the tournament without losing a single game.The Scottish Junior Championship was held from 27th to 30th in Edinburgh, Scotland.
BADMINTON - National 30 Dec, 2025
Lahore (Sports News): Mohammad Ahmed Shoaib has won the title of the U21 National Junior Badminton Championship after winning final here on Tuesday.Mohammad Khizer Afzaal Chaudhry, Director General Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab, and Khwaja Idress Haider, CEO Punjab Olympic Association, graced the occasion as chief guests.Results (Finals):Boy’s Singles U-15Haroon Ahmad (Punjab) beat Mohammad Hasnain (KP)Score: 21-14, 21-17Boy’s Singles U-17Najam Ul Saqib (KP) beat Abdul Haseeb Khan (KP)Score: 16-21, 21-13, 21-17Girl’s Singles U-17Sarwat Fatima (Army) beat Humna Irshad (Punjab)Score: 21-5, 21-18Women’s Singles U-19Mariyam Hanif (WAPDA) beat Amna Akhtar (Punjab)Score: 23-21, 21-4Men’s Singles U-19Mohammad Umar (KP) beat Hussain Shahzad (Punjab)Score: 21-18, 21-19Women’s Singles U-21Ammarah Ishtiaq (Army) beat Sana Hanif (SNGPL)Score: 21-14, 21-4Men’s Doubles U-19Khuzaima Shahzad & Hamza Waseem (WAPDA)beat Tafreed Ahmed (Islamabad) & Mohammad Suleman (Punjab)Score: 21-19, 23-21Women’s Doubles U-19Mariyam Hanif (WAPDA) & Mariyam Hamza (Sindh)beat Areeba Butt & Roshane Ihsan (Punjab)Score: 21-9, 21-13Men’s Singles U-21Faiz Ahmad (Army) beat Mohammad Ahmad Sohaib (SNGPL)Score: 22-20, 21-15Women’s Doubles U-21Ammarah Ishtiaq & Summiya Tariq (Army)beat Nibras Fatima & Amna Akhtar (Punjab)Score: 21-8, 21-18Men’s Doubles U-21Mohammad Ahmad Sohaib & Mohammad Zaid (SNGPL)beat Rai Abdul Manan & Fiaz Ahmed (Army)Score: 21-18, 10-21, 21-13
FOOTBALL - World Cup 29 Dec, 2025
Islamabad (Sports News): At the halfway point of the ongoing Random Selection Draw ticketing phase, the FIFA World Cup is already breaking records as over 150 million ticket requests have been submitted to date by fans from over 200 countries.The outcome of the current phase that opened on Thursday, 11 December 2025 means the FIFA World Cup 2026 is oversubscribed over 30 times based on verified individual credit card numbers submitted with each ticket application. The demand also represents 3.4 times more than the overall number of spectators who have attended the 964 matches that make up all 22 editions of the competition combined since 1930.“The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be the greatest and most inclusive show on the planet, with more than 150 million tickets already requested in only the first 15 days, making this edition 30 times oversubscribed - a true showcase of incredible demand from fans from over 200 countries,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.“This overwhelming response from passionate fans is a true representation of how our game is loved globally - we are going to make history in North America when we bring the world together like never before in a celebration of unity and the best of football.”World football’s showcase event will take place from Thursday, 11 June 2026 until Sunday, 19 July 2026 across 16 Host Cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States and features 48 teams competing in 104 total matches.
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