Sport Bulletin ReportIslamabad: President of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), Syed Mohsen Gilani visited the training camp of the Pakistan women’s national football team in Islamabad ahead of their participation in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers.During his visit, President Gilani interacted with the players and coaching staff, expressing his best wishes and confidence in the team’s performance. He also discussed training progress and preparations with the team.The training camp, led by Head Coach Adeel Rizki, concluded today after several days of preparation. The team is set to depart for Indonesia tonight via a private airline, transiting through Karachi and Bangkok before reaching Jakarta.Pakistan are placed in Group E alongside Chinese Taipei, host nation Indonesia and Kyrgyzstan. The team will play its first group match on June 29 against Chinese Taipei, followed by the second match on July 2 against Indonesia, and the final group game on July 5 against Kyrgyzstan.

Islamabad(SBR): In a prestigious ceremony held on Wednesday, the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) paid tribute to national heroes who made the country proud through their outstanding performances in international competitions.Advisor to the Prime Minister on Inter-Provincial Coordination, Rana Sanaullah Khan, graced the event along with Federal Secretary Mohiuddin Wani and Director General PSB Muhammad Yasir Pirzada. A total of Rs. 8.2 million in cash awards was distributed among 36 athletes who excelled in various global events.Among the recipients, javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem stood out with a Rs. 2 million award for winning a gold medal, while his coach Salman Iqbal Butt received Rs. 600,000. In snooker, Ahsan Ramzan was given Rs. 500,000 for securing a bronze medal in the U-21 Asian Championship, Muhammad Asif was awarded Rs. 500,000 for a gold medal at the SAARC Snooker Championship, and Muhammad Naseem Akhtar received Rs. 100,000 for his bronze medal.In table tennis, Abdal Muhammad Khan earned Rs. 250,000 for a silver medal in the U-15 singles category, while he and Zunaira Khan received Rs. 187,500 each for their silver medal in the U-15 mixed doubles event. For the U-15 boys’ doubles and U-15/U-19 team events, Abdal and his teammates — Noor Khan, Taha Bilal, Abu Huraira, Attaul Manan, and Moosa Asif — were awarded Rs. 75,000 each.Special Olympics athletes were also honored for their performances in the World Winter Games. Abdul Saboor Ahmad received Rs. 250,000 for a gold medal in the 400m Snowshoeing event and Rs. 100,000 for a bronze in the 200m event. Muhammad Afaq Khan and Mohammad Moazzam Iqbal were awarded Rs. 250,000 each for gold in their respective events, while Muneeb ur Rehman was honored with Rs. 250,000 for each of his gold medals in 50m and 100m Cross Country Skiing. Relay team members — Abdul Saboor, Afaq, Moazzam, and Ali Raza — were each given Rs. 150,000, as were Minahil, Raveena Qurban, Iqra Akram, Shah Galoon Hayat, and Tabassum for their team contributions.As part of the federation grants phase, the PSB awarded Rs. 63.9 million to 22 national sports federations under annual and special grant categories. The Athletics Federation of Pakistan received Rs. 10 million, Alpine Club of Pakistan was given Rs. 2.1 million, and Pakistan Badminton Federation was awarded Rs. 1.1 million. The Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation received Rs. 2.5 million, and the Pakistan Handball Federation was provided a special grant of Rs. 5 million.Further allocations included Rs. 1 million to Pakistan Judo Federation, Rs. 2 million to Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation, and Rs. 3 million to Pakistan Karate Federation. The Pakistan Kabaddi Federation received Rs. 3 million, and the National Rifle Association was allocated Rs. 7 million (including Rs. 2 million as annual and Rs. 5 million as special grant). Pakistan Rugby Union was given Rs. 1.1 million, Winter Sports Federation Pakistan received Rs. 2 million, and the Pakistan Sailing Federation received Rs. 1 million.Among others, the Pakistan Squash Federation was allocated Rs. 5 million, Pakistan Swimming Federation and Pakistan Table Tennis Federation were each granted Rs. 2.25 million, Pakistan Taekwondo Federation received Rs. 1.1 million, and Pakistan Tennis Federation got Rs. 1 million. The Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation received Rs. 2.5 million, while the Pakistan Volleyball Federation and Pakistan Wrestling Federation were awarded Rs. 5 million and Rs. 3 million, respectively. The Pakistan Wushu Federation received Rs. 1 million.In total, the Pakistan Sports Board disbursed Rs. 32.9 million in annual grants and Rs. 31 million in special grants, reflecting the government’s commitment to supporting national sports, rewarding athletes, and strengthening the country’s sports infrastructure through consistent financial assistance.

Sports Bulletin ReportManama (Bahrain): The Pakistan National Senior Men’s Volleyball Team delivered an emphatic performance in the Semi-Final of the AVC Nations Cup 2025, defeating Qatar in straight sets (3-0) with scores of 25-22, 25-22, 25-21, securing their place in the tournament’s final and marking a significant milestone in Pakistan’s volleyball history.This victory is particularly meaningful as it comes just a year after Pakistan was defeated by Qatar in the final of the AVC Challenge Cup 2024. Today’s result not only avenges that loss but also signals Pakistan’s steady rise in international volleyball.Following this outstanding win, Pakistan has climbed to No. 39 in the FIVB World Rankings, while Qatar has dropped to No. 25, underlining the growing strength and consistency of the Pakistani team on the global stage.Match RecapPakistan dominated the match with aggressive play, strategic defense, and strong teamwork. Each set was closely contested, but Pakistan’s composure and determination at key moments ensured a clean sweep of the match.Star PerformersSeveral players were instrumental in today’s success:Usman Faryad Ali – Delivered a commanding performance at the net, with powerful blocks and critical spikes.Murad Jehan – Excelled in both attack and defense, leading from the front with sharp decision-making.Murad Khan – Contributed significantly with fast attacks and smart placements.Fahad Raza – Played a pivotal role as setter, controlling the rhythm of the game and delivering consistent service.

Islamabad (PR): The Islamabad Padel Association (IPA) successfully held its first Executive Committee meeting today in Islamabad to discuss strategic developments, future events and the overall promotion of padel in the region.The meeting was chaired by the Chairman of the Association Mubeen Arif Jutt and Presided by the President Sohaib Hassan and attended by senior office-bearers including the Vice President Amin Ul Hafeez, Women Vice President Sahiba Anwar, General Secretary Abdul Jabbar and Treasurer Fahad Ali. Meeting started with the recitation of the holy Quran followed introduction of the newly elected members and welcome address by the President. Key items on the agenda included the discussion on the structing of the association, finalization of upcoming tournament schedules, infrastructure challenges in the twin cities, establishment of local committees, activity calendar and collaboration opportunities with local and international entities to encourage padel in the city.In his opening remarks, the President of the Association highlighted the rapid growth of padel in Pakistan, especially among youth in the capital and emphasized the need to enhance the sport’s visibility and access at all levels. He thanked Pakistan Padel Federation for ensuring merit in formation of body in Islamabad region.The Chairman added that currently padel seems to be a sport for ‘elites’ it should be promoted and developed in such a way that it should be accessible for all classes of the society. Only then we will be able to bring out the true talent in this sport for our country.Speaking after the meeting, General Secretary Abdul Jabbar said, “This session marks an important step in our mission to establish Islamabad as a national hub for padel. The Executive Committee is committed to building a sustainable and inclusive framework for the game’s future.” 

TAXILA (SBR): In a gripping encounter of the CAM Super League Edition II 2025, Faisal Hills Riders clinched a memorable victory over Faisal Hills Royals in Match #7, chasing down the target of 171 with five wickets in hand. The match, held at the Faisal Hills Sports Complex, showcased some exciting cricketing action, highlighted by a stunning innings from Talha Ashraf.Batting first, Faisal Hills Royals posted a fighting total of 170 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs. The top contributors for Royals were Rohan, who scored a brisk 31, followed by Hazrat Ali with 22 and Najeeb chipping in with 19. The Riders' bowling unit kept the pressure on throughout, with Abdul Rehman Mani emerging as the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 key wickets. He was ably supported by Raees and Tahir Naqqash, who grabbed 2 wickets each, while Farman Senior bagged one.In reply, Faisal Hills Riders played fearless cricket, reaching the target in 18.2 overs with a total of 174 for 5. The chase was anchored by a sensational knock from Talha Ashraf, who hammered 85 runs off just 45 balls, including multiple boundaries and sixes. He was well-supported by Ashtar, who remained unbeaten on 34, and Abdul Rehman Mani, who finished the game with 14 not out, showcasing his all-round brilliance.The Royals' bowlers tried to defend the total, with Shah Mohammad, Qasim Iqbal, and Hazrat Ali each picking up a wicket, but were unable to stop the Riders' momentum. For his explosive batting performance, Talha Ashraf was rightly adjudged Player of the Match, while Hamza earned the title of Impact Player of the Match for his tight and economical spell that restricted the Royals’ scoring opportunities.

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: The national women's football team training camp is in progress in Islamabad ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers. The camp, being held under the supervision of head coach Adeel Rizki, will continue for a few more days.The national team is scheduled to leave for Indonesia on June 26. The team will travel via a private airline, taking the route from Karachi to Bangkok and arriving in Jakarta, Indonesia. Pakistan is placed in Group E alongside Chinese Taipei, hosts Indonesia and Kyrgyzstan.The team will play its opening match on June 29 against Chinese Taipei. The second match will be played on July 2 against host nation Indonesia, while the final group game will be held on July 5 against Kyrgyzstan. All the matches will be played at Sport Center Kelapa Dua Tangerang.

Islamabad (Sport Desk): The second of the three IFSC Para Climbing World Cup’s kicks off in Innsbruck, Austria with 236 athletes registered to take part across the 20 sport classes.Para Climbing has been going from strength to strength of late with new nations joining the ranks. At the first event of the year in Salt Lake City, USA El Salvador were welcomed to the competition, and in the biggest turnout of the year so far, Iceland will be added to the country list of starters.Gauti Stefánsson will be the first for his nation to compete in the men’s AL2 and will go up against climbers such as France’s Thierry Delarue and the USA pair of Corey Ramos and Ethan Zilz who were all on the podium in Salt Lake City.Although not attending this time around, the climbers from El Salvador were not only making history for their nation, they also witnessed it as Belgium’s Pavitra Vandenhoven made the first mixed podium at the event. Vandenhoven took bronze behind two climbers who will be looking to repeat their medal winning exploits on home soil – Austria’s Angelino Zeller and Markus Pösendorfer.Talking about the Salt Lake City event Vandenhoven said: “It was such an exciting experience! At first, I didn’t really know what to expect. The men are incredibly strong – many of them are my climbing idols – so to be on the same team and to compete as one category group for the first time was just amazing. I admire them so much, and it felt really special to share that podium moment together.”Looking deeper into her emotions and feelings at the time the Belgian said: “In the beginning, I wasn’t sure how to feel about it. They’re so talented at what they do, and I have nothing but respect for that. “I did feel a little nervous – not because we were one category, but more because, as a woman, I wanted to prove that I deserved to be there too. I wanted to show that women are not weaker or less capable – we bring strong competition and have just as much to offer. That was important to me.”Looking more at the present and the Innsbruck event Vandenhoven said: “I’m really excited for Innsbruck! It’s always a special competition with a great atmosphere and a strong field of athletes. I’m looking forward to being there and giving it everything I’ve got.”

 ISLAMABAD(PR): Pakistan marked World Olympic Day 2025 with a vibrant and spirited celebration at Rawal Lake, reflecting the nation’s strong commitment to the Olympic values of unity, excellence, and friendship.Under the umbrella of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), the event was hosted by the Islamabad Olympic Association (IOA). The celebration was attended by prominent Olympians including Sadaf Siddiqui, Ahmad Ali, and Liaquat Ali; IOA Secretary General and Chairman of the Pakistan Rowing Federation Rizwan ul Haq Razi; Army Sports Directorate officials Major Irfan Younis and Major Naveed; as well as national athletes, children, and guests from diverse walks of life.To mark the occasion, a walk and a lively "fun run" were held, with enthusiastic participation from children. A specially designed Olympic-themed cake, featuring the iconic Olympic rings, was also cut to commemorate the day.Celebrated globally on June 23 each year, Olympic Day honors the founding of the modern Olympic Games, first held in Paris in 1894. It serves as a worldwide reminder of the Olympic ideals and encourages the promotion of sports, physical fitness, and unity through inclusive community engagement.Across Pakistan, thousands participated in a variety of activities organized to celebrate the day, including fun runs, cultural performances, exhibitions, music events, tree plantation drives, beach clean-up campaigns, and educational seminars.The Pakistan Olympic Association continues to observe Olympic Day annually, reinforcing its commitment to the Olympic Movement and the promotion of healthy, active lifestyles and inclusivity through sport.

Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Mohammad Bilal has won the title of the 7th PGF Jinnah Development Tour Golf Tournament that concluded at PIFFERS Golf & Country Club, Abbottabad on Sunday, as the winner pocketed Rs. 385700, as the total prize money was 250000. It is pertinent to mention here that the tournament was organized under the banner of the Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF).According to an official of PGF, the closing ceremony was graced by Taimur Hassan Amin, Chairman Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC), as the chief guest. His legacy as a Pakistani golf legend, winner of 104 championships in a row, earned him a warm welcome. Taimur is not only the first and only player to achieve such a feat, but also made history by being elected Chairman APGC for a second term by 45 voting nations, a rare honor for any sports figure in the region.The PIFFERS Golf & Country Club, affiliated with PGF since March 19, 1961. In 1967, Taimur himself was selected for the Junior World Golf Championship while playing at this same club, making his return a moment of pride and sentiment.Results:1st         Mohammad Bilal             ATD       75-71-70              216        E             385,7002nd       Mohammad Sahil            PGC      67-77-73              217        +1          200,5002nd       Shahbaz Ali        LGG      71-73-73              217        +1          200,5004th        Junaid Bhatti     ICGC     72-76-70              218        +2          128,250

TAXILA(SBR): In a thrilling contest of the CAM Super League Edition II 2025, UR United Faisal Hills claimed a memorable 31-run victory over Faisal Hills Royals in the sixth match of the tournament, thanks to an explosive century by captain Habibullah.After winning the toss, UR United opted to bat first and posted a mammoth total of 261 for 6 in the allotted 20 overs. Leading from the front, Captain Habibullah delivered a breathtaking knock of 121 runs off just 50 balls, anchoring the innings with powerful strokeplay all around the ground. He was ably supported by Adeel KP, who hammered 54 runs off 27 balls, while Sher Jan added the finishing touches, smashing 28 runs from only 5 balls, pushing the total well beyond the 250 mark.On the bowling side, Faisal Hills Royals tried to contain the flow of runs, with Hamza being the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 wickets. Raees, Muhammad Ali, and Qasim chipped in with a wicket each.In reply, Faisal Hills Royals made a fighting start and kept the chase alive with some aggressive batting. Hazrat Ali scored a solid 51, while Shah Muhammad (38), Shehzad (32), and Qasim Iqbal (28 off just 11 balls) kept the scoreboard ticking. Despite their efforts, Royals managed 229 for 7 in 20 overs, falling short by 31 runs.UR United bowlers held their nerves under pressure. Adeel KP was instrumental with the ball as well, taking 2 key wickets, while Asif Manzoor and Zohaib Abbasi contributed with 1 wicket each.For his extraordinary all-round performance, especially the whirlwind century, Captain Habibullah was rightfully named Player of the Match. His innings proved to be a decisive factor in UR United's victory and left the crowd thoroughly entertained.This high-octane match will be remembered not only for its record-breaking score but also for the fierce competition that added intensity and excitement to the CAM Super League 2025.