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MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 08 Oct, 2024
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: The capital city Islamabad will host the 7th Asian Open Taekwondo Championship in February 2025 at Pakistan Sports Complex under the control of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF).According to president PTF Col (Retd) Raja Wasim Ahmed, who attended the World Taekwondo General Assembly that took place on September 30, 2024 in South Korea during the World Taekwondo Junior Championship, held from September 2 to 6 Oct 2024 at Korea informed the house regarding the conduct modalities of 7th Asian Open Taekwondo Championship in Islamabad, Pakistan.The elections for the Commonwealth Taekwondo Union were held on 1st October 2024 at Korea, as Raja Wasim Ahmed Janjua contested in the elections and was successfully elected as a Council Member .After the conclusion of both events, the World Junior Taekwondo mega event was started in which three Pakistani athletes including Rayhaan Khan (Athlete, M-55 kg), Mohammad Hadi Ejaz (Athlete, M-59 kg), and Hanna Alice Siddiqui (Athlete, W-68 kg) participated in the competitions.On 5th Oct 2024 (first day of the event Hannah Siddiqui won the first match against Serbia and lost in round of 16 against Holland. Rayyan Khan lost to 2nd match against Mexico. On Second day of the event, Hanna Siddiqui won her first fight against Serbia and lost in Quarterfinals.
Multan Test: Salman's third Test century helps Pakistan to post 556
MULTAN (PCB Report): Salman Ali Agha’s third Test century continues to put Pakistan in a commanding position as England trail by 460 runs with nine wickets in hand at the close of second day’s play of the first Test match at the Multan Cricket Stadium.The touring side started off their innings trailing by 556 runs, and lost their captain Ollie Pope for naught after Aamir Jamal took a superb catch off the bowling of Naseem Shah. After Pope’s departure, Zak Crawley (64 not out, 64b, 11x4s) and Joe Root (32 not out, 54b, 2x4s) got together and the pair added an unbroken 92-run partnership for the second wicket.England will start off the third day’s proceedings with 96 for one in 20 overs.Earlier, resuming their first innings at the overnight score of 328 for four in 86 overs, Pakistan were all out for 556 in 149 overs in the final session. Right-handed batter Salman Ali Agha, playing his 15th Test and coming to bat at number eight, scored an unbeaten 104 off 119 balls, which included 10 fours and three sixes.Earlier, in the day, Saud Shakeel (35) and night-watchman Naseem Shah (0) started their innings and went on to add 64 runs for the fifth wicket. After Naseem’s (33, 81b, 1x4, 3x6s) departure in the 106th over, Mohammad Rizwan (0, 12b) soon followed him as Pakistan were 393 for six in 108.5 overs.At that juncture of the game, Saud was joined by Salman and the pair stitched a 57-run partnership for the seventh wicket. Saud, after scoring 82 off 177 balls, including eight boundaries was dismissed by Shoaib Bashir. Salman, who once again batted smartly with the lower-order, knitted 85 runs for the ninth wicket with Shaheen Shah Afridi (26, 49b, 2x4s, 1x6).For England, left-arm spinner Jack Leach went for 160 runs and took three wickets, while debutant Brydon Carse and right-arm pacer Gus Atkinson grabbed two wickets apiece.Scores in brief (Day 2):England trail by 460 runs at the Multan Cricket StadiumPakistan 556 all out, 149 overs (Shan Masood 151, Salman Ali Agha 104 not out, Abdullah Shafique 102, Saud Shakeel 82, Naseem Shah 33, Babar Azam 30, Shaheen Shah Afridi 26; Jack Leach 3-160, Brydon Carse 2-74, Gus Atkinson 2-99)England 96-1, 20 overs (Zak Crawley 64 not out, Joe Root 32 not out; Naseem Shah 1-29)
Mohammad Haris to lead Shaheens in ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup
Lahore (PCB Report): Mohammad Haris, who has featured in nine T20Is and six ODIs for Pakistan, will lead Pakistan Shaheens in the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup commencing in Oman from 18 October. Before the Shaheens’ departure to Oman on 16 October, the squad will undergo a camp at the Hanif Mohammad High-Performance Centre in Karachi from 11 to 15 October.Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Yasir Khan and Zaman Khan will represent Pakistan Shaheens for the first time. Samad featured for UMT Markhors in the recently concluded Bahria Town Champions One-Day Cup 2024-25 and scored at a strike-rate of 122.88. Ahmed Daniyal playing for Nurpur Lions bagged 10 wickets, while Yasir and Zaman featured for Allied Bank Stallions in four and two matches, respectively.Eight teams will participate in the event with four teams divided into two groups. All matches will take place at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground in Muscat. Group A consists of Afghanistan ‘A’, Bangladesh ‘A’, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka ‘A’, while defending champions Pakistan Shaheens are slotted in Group B alongside India ‘A’, Oman and UAE.Haris-led Shaheens will take on last year’s finalists India ‘A’ in their opening match on 19 October. Shaheens’ second outing in the tournament will be against hosts Oman on 21 October, followed by their final group match will be against the UAE on 23 October.The top two sides from each group will qualify for the semi-finals scheduled to take place on 25 October. The final will take place on Sunday, 27 October.Usman Wahla, PCB Director International says: “Pakistan Shaheens are excited to showcase PCB’s emerging talent at the ACC Emerging Teams T20 Asia Cup.“We commend the Asian Cricket Council for their continuous efforts to foster player development across member nations. Initiatives like the Emerging Teams T20 Asia Cup are vital for creating opportunities for young talents to grow and excel.”Pakistan Shaheens squad:Mohammad Haris (captain), Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Haider Ali, Haseebullah, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohmmad Imran Jnr, Omair Bin Yousuf, Qasim Akram, Shahnawaz Dahani, Sufiyan Moqim, Yasir Khan and Zaman KhanTeam management:Umar Rasheed (head coach-cum-manager), Imran Farhat (batting coach), Riffatullah Mohmand (fielding coach), Usman Hashmi (analyst) and Syed Mohammad Asad (physiotherapist).
Dubai Stadium commemorates historic 100th T20I
Sports Bulletin ReportDubai (UAE): The Dubai International Stadium hosted its 100th T20I on Sunday afternoon when India took on Pakistan in an ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Group A clash. The historic occasion was marked by a special plaque unveiling and cake cutting ceremony at the stadium which was attended by Emirates Cricket Board Chairman Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Vice-Chairman Khalid Al Zarooni, Board of Control for Cricket in India Secretary Jay Shah and a number of other dignitaries. The stadium has now staged a total of 101 T20Is including 92 men’s and nine women’s. The West Indies-Scotland Group B clash that followed the India-Pakistan match on Sunday was the 101st T20I at the venue.
BADMINTON - National 07 Oct, 2024
LAHORE (Sports Reporter): Murad Ali and Mahoor Shahzad have became National champions of singles event of the 61st National Badminton Championships.In the Mens double Raja Mohammad Hasnain & Raja Zulqarnain Haider won the title. In Women Doubles Saima Waqas & Ammarah Ishtiaq and in mixed doubles M Ali Larosh & Zubaira Islam won the finals of the championships.Secretary Sports Wapda Umair Malik Aslam distributed the prizes amongst the finalists.Results (finals):Men's SinglesMurad Ali (KP) beat Anjum Bashir (Army) by 21-19, 21-18Women's SinglesMahoor Shahzad (Wapda) beat Ghazala Siddique (Wapda) by 21-16, 22-20Men's DoublesRaja Mohammad Hasnain & Raja Zulqarnain Haider (Army) beat Murad Ali (KP) & Azeem Sarwar (Wapda) by 21-11, 21-13Women's DoublesSaima Waqas (Wapda) & Ammarah Ishtiaq (Army) beat Palwasha Bashir (Sindh) & Ghazala Siddique (Wapda) by 10-21, 21-17, 21-16Mixed DoublesMohammad Ali Larosh (Wapda) & Zubaira Islam (SNGPL) beat Zunain Javed (Wapda) & Palwasha Bashir (Sindh) by 21-19, 21-19
SPORTS NEWS - Netball 07 Oct, 2024
Karachi(PR): Pakistan Army secured top position at the National Women's Gymnastics Championship, held in Karachi.Sindh Greens claimed the runner-up position, while Punjab finished third.The championship featured teams from all four provinces, Pakistan Army, and Pakistan Railways.The Army gymnasts dominated beam, floor performances, and vault events.Pakistan Army secured 4 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals while Sindh Greens bagger 1 silver and 2 bronze medals.Amina Barkat from Pakistan Army was declared the best gymnast of the championship.The awards were distributed by Carl Lander, Principal of Karachi Grammar School. Special medals were also awarded to young gymnasts to encourage their talent.
TENNIS - Wheelchair 07 Oct, 2024
Karachi (PR)The Wheelchair Tennis Coaching Camp under the auspices of Pakistan Tennis Federation concluded at KPT Sports Complex Karachi. Four weekend sessions and two tournaments held during month Long Camp.30 plus physically impaired athletes attended the Camp and tournaments.The next phase of Camp shall be held from next week at Union Club Karachi. We have witnessed the progress of all players in KPT Sports Complex camps and both tournaments. Now we are shortlisting the list to focus on better players for national and international tournaments. Meanwhile the long duration Wheelchair Tennis Coaching Camp Under the Auspices of Mirpurkhas Tennis Association shall commence from Saturday12th October till mid December 2024.Nawab Muzaffer Mughal shall be head coach. One such Camp also progressing at Peshawar under KP Tennis Association. Mohammad Khalid Rehmani
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: India beat Pakistan
Sports Bulletin ReportDubai (UAE): India women beat Pakistan women by six wickets in the seventh fixture of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) on Sunday afternoon. This was Pakistan’s first defeat in the ongoing mega event, while India claimed their first win.Chasing a modest 106 to win, India achieved the target for the loss of four wickets in the 19th over. India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur played a responsible innings and scored 29 off 24 balls including a four. Opening batter Shafali Verma top-scored with a 35-ball 32, hitting three fours. Jemimah Rodrigues was other notable run-getter for the winning team with a 28-ball 23.Captain Fatima Sana was the most successful bowler for Pakistan, bagging two wickets for 23 runs in her four overs, while Omaima Sohail and Sadia Iqbal snapped a wicket each.Earlier, after opting to bat first, Pakistan managed to score 105 for eight in their allotted 20 overs. Former captain Nida Dar top-scored for the side with 28 off 34 balls including a four. That Pakistan were able to get past the 100-run mark was due to a 28-run partnership between Nida and Syeda Aroob Shah (14 not out, 17b, 1x4) for the eighth wicket.Wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali (17, 26b, 2x4s) and Fatima (13, 8b, 2x4s) were the other batters to reach double figures. For India, Arundhati Reddy bagged three wickets for 19 from four overs, while Shreyanka Patil took two wickets for 12 runs.Scores in brief (India beat Pakistan by six wickets):Pakistan 105-8, 20 overs (Nida Dar 28, Muneeba Ali 17, Syeda Aroob Shah 14 not out; Arundhati Reddy 3-19, Shreyanka Patil 2-12)India 108-4, 18.5 overs (Shafali Verma 32, Harmanpreet Kaur 29; Fatima Sana 2-23)Player of the match – Arundhati Reddy (India)
World Tennis League unveils star-studded lineup of players for Season 3
Sports Bulletin ReportAbu Dhabi (UAE): The World Tennis League on XX-day unveiled a star-studded lineup of players for its third season, scheduled to take place at the iconic Etihad Arena from December 19 to 22, 2024.The stellar lineup, featuring two Olympic gold medalists, five Grand Slam champions, six of the top 12 male players, and six of the top 10 female players, is set to assemble at the Etihad Arena as the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT), and Miral once again gear up to host 'The Greatest Show on Court'.The 2024 Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejčíková (Women’s World No. 10) and Women’s Doubles Paris 2024 Gold Medalist Jasmine Paolini (Women’s World No. 5) will make their debut, while as many as 14 tennis superstars are set to return to the World Tennis League 2024, which promises to be bigger and more exciting.Aryna Sabalenka (Women’s World No. 2), fresh off her recent US Open triumph, will return to the World Tennis League alongside World No. 1 Iga Świątek, who secured the Bronze Medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics as well as her third consecutive French Open title earlier this year.The lineup also includes top female players such as Women’s Doubles Paris 2024 Silver Medalist Mirra Andreeva (Women’s World No. 22), Elena Rybakina (Women’s World No. 4), Paula Badosa (Women’s World No. 19), and Caroline Garcia (Women’s World No. 36).Meanwhile, Daniil Medvedev (Men's World No. 5) and Andrey Rublev (Men's World No. 6), who were part of the WTL 2023 title-winning team PBG Eagles, will compete again at the competition, along with 2024 US Open runner-up Taylor Fritz (Men's World No. 7), Hubert Hurkacz (Men's World no. 8) and Casper Ruud (Men’s World No. 9).Among the male stars, Stefanos Tsitsipas (Men’s World No. 12), Sumit Nagal (Men’s World No. 83) and Aussie sensation Nick Kyrgios will also return for one of the biggest sporting events in Abu Dhabi.The previous edition of the WTL attracted over 20,000 attendees and was broadcast live in more than 125 countries. The event also featured world-class artists performing at the Yas Island.Women’s Tennis Stars1. Iga Świątek (Women's World No. 1)2. Aryna Sabalenka (Women’s World No. 2)3. Elena Rybakina (Women’s World No. 4)4. Jasmine Paolini (Women’s World No. 5)5. Barbora Krejčíková (Women's World No. 10)6. Paula Badosa (Women’s World No. 19)7. Mirra Andreeva (Women’s World No. 22)8. Caroline Garcia (Women’s World No. 36)Men’s Tennis Stars1. Daniil Medvedev (Men's World No. 5)2. Andrey Rublev (Men's World No. 6)3. Taylor Fritz (Men's World No. 7)4. Hubert Hurkacz (Men's World no. 8)5. Casper Ruud (Men’s World No. 9)6. Stefanos Tsitsipas (Men’s World No. 12)7. Sumit Nagal (Men’s World No. 83)8. Nick Kyrgios
CLIMBING - Int News 04 Oct, 2024
Sports Bulletin Report Seoul (South Korea): The final IFSC World Cup event of the year takes place in Seoul, South Korea with a crowd of 1500 spectators cheering on the Boulder athletes at the Kangnam Sports Climbing Centre. Not only were there World Cup medals up for grabs but also 2024 Series titles and honours to be won.MEN'S BOULDERSouth Korea’s LEE Dohyun wins gold in his homeland – the third win of his career and the second gold in a row after Prague at the last eventRollercoaster competition for Lee – topped qualification by a large margin, just made final with the last attempt of the semi-finals, wins goldTwo tops and four zones just enough to win ahead of silver medallist, Maximillian MILNE (GBR)Milne takes first World Cup silver since Brixen (ITA) 2022 Milne also with two tops and four zones, but more attempts to the zone than winner LeeAMAGASA Sohta (JPN) takes bronze with four zones – the second World Cup medal of his career after winning gold in Innsbruck earlier in the seasonDayan AHKTAR (GBR) finishes a personal best fourth – previous best was 15th5th – CHON Jongwon (KOR), 6th – NARASAKI Meichi (JPN)WOMEN'S BOULDERUSA’s Annie SANDERS wins her first Boulder World Cup gold medal in SeoulHer previous best result was bronze in Innsbruck earlier in the seasonWon with three tops and four zones, with a flash on the last boulder cementing her winAlso with three tops and four zones, and another personal best result, France’s Zélia AVEZOU wins silver – her previous best was fourthAnother personal best from Erin MCNEICE (GBR) who takes bronze with two tops and four zonesMcneice just the third British woman to podium at a Boulder World Cup after Shauna COXSEY and Claire BELLUSA’s Natalia GROSSMAN finished in fourth, Japan’s NONAKA Miho in fifth and France’s Agathe CALLIET in sixth – another personal best result after making her first World Cup finalOVERALL 2024 SERIES RANKING (MEN’S):Japan lockout the 2024 Series podiumANRAKU Sorato wins the overall title for the second year in a row – only the fourth male to win back-to-back titlesAnraku helped on way to title winning gold in Salt Lake City, USANARASAKI brothers join teammate Anraku on the podiumAlthough not winning a gold, Meichi takes second ahead of Tomoa who won the first event of the season in Keqiao, China 1. ANRAKU Sorato – 3365 points 2. NARASAKI Meichi – 2860 points3. NARASAKI Tomoa – 2690 pointsWOMENUSA’s Natalia Grossman wins the 2024 Boulder World Cup Series title for the fourth time – becoming the fourth woman to do so, but the first to win four in a rowGrossman won two World Cup golds during the seriesOceania MACKENZIE (AUS) won her first World Cup medal in Prague on her way to second overallNAKAMURA Mao (JPN) third with consistent results during the season 1. Natalia GROSSMAN – 2610 points2. Oceania MACKENZIE – 2405 points3. NAKAMURA Mao – 2262.5 points
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