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Muzammil Murtaza Defeats Indian Aditya Kothari 2-0 in ITF M15 match
Islamabad (faisal): Pakistan’s leading tennis player, Muzammil Murtaza, made an impressive start to his campaign at the ITF M15 Future Tournament in Kayseri, Türkiye, defeating India’s Aditya Kothari in straight sets, 6-0, 6-1, in the first round of the main draw.Muzammil earned direct entry into the main draw through a wild card arranged by the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) in collaboration with the Turkish Tennis Federation, providing him with an excellent opportunity to compete at the international level.Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation, congratulated Muzammil on his outstanding performance and praised his dominant victory.
CLIMBING - Int News 17 Jun, 2026
Sports Bulletin ReportSince he burst onto the international scene, Sorato Anraku has been a bit of a medal winning machine, not that he thinks of things that wayComing into the World Climbing Series Innsbruck 2026, Anraku is very much the man to beat in Boulder this season. The Japanese climber made history in Prague last time out by taking his fourth consecutive Boulder gold medal in a row, a first for the men.Looking to extend the streak and the record, Anraku is very simple in his thinking when it comes to competitions. Talking about the upcoming days Anraku said: “I like the Innsbruck venue; I’m looking forwarding to competing here.”Moving onto the run of wins, Anraku said: “Of course I want to win more, especially here in Innsbruck. I don’t really feel the pressure though to win five in a row; I just focus on the individual competition. I take it one event at a time.”Just like Prague, Innsbruck is a discipline double-header with both Boulder and Lead medals up for grabs, and while Anraku has won every Boulder medal on offer in the series, he is yet to win a Lead medal.After taking gold in Boulder, Anraku had a quick turnaround for the Lead final, and he felt the fatigue kick in: “I did a lot of competitions in a row; Bern, Madrid and Prague in Boulder, so I was exhausted in the Lead final.“But for this event I took some time out in Munich to prepare and recover ready to do both disciplines again here. It was all about recovery and I learned that from the previous events. I’m ready.”Anraku will have to be ready for climbers like France’s Mejdi Schalck, Belgium’s Hannes Van Duysen and USA’s Colin Duffy who will be looking to push him from his top spot.Even within his own team there is stiff competition from Meichi Narasaki and Sohta Amagasa who have tasted success in Innsbruck before.For the home interest, Jan-Luca Posch and Nicolai Uznik will be spurred on by a roaring Austrian crowd in the men’s while Jakoba Rauter while be hoping to continue her form from the World Climbing Europe Youth Championship Sukoró 2026 where she won gold in the U19 competition.All four gold medallists from the women’s Boulder series are in Innsbruck with France’s Zélia Avezou, Australia’s Oce Mackenzie, Great Britain’s Erin McNeice and USA’s Annie Sanders all hoping to edge out in front of the 2026 series ranking by taking a second gold.Targeting for their first of the year will be climbers including France’s Oriane Bertone, Japan’s Melody Sekikawa and Mao Nakamura, Slovenia’s Jennifer Buckley who has stepped onto a podium before in Innsbruck, and first-time Boulder medallist in Prague last time out, China’s Yuetong Zhang.The Boulder competition starts on 17 June with women’s qualification and ends on 19 June with the men’s final. The focus then shifts to Lead with qualification and semi-finals on 20 June and finals on 21 June to bring the event to a close.
TENNIS - Local News 17 Jun, 2026
Islamabad (PR): A large number of young children from Islamabad and Rawalpindi are participating in the camp to enhance their tennis skills, physical fitness, and overall development during the summer holidays. This healthy initiative by the PTF provides youngsters with an excellent opportunity to learn tennis in a structured environment while staying active and reducing screen time.The camp is being supervised by. Sara Mansoor, National Development Director (NDD), and Shahzad Khan Head Coach NTC. Waqar Ahmad٫ Masood Abbasi and Omer Abbasi are assitung the coaches.#pakistantennis #summercamp #tenniscamp #islamabad
India beat Pakistan by 64 runs in their T20 World Cup opener
Mohammad Rizwan Birmingham (UK): Pakistan women’s cricket team began their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a 64-run defeat to India women in their Group 1 opener here at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday afternoon.The Fatima Sana-led team will now face South Africa at the same venue on Wednesday under the lights with the first ball set to be bowled at 6.30pm local time.Set 171 to win, Pakistan were bowled out for 106 in 17 overs. Opening batter Muneeba Ali Siddiqui top-scored with 41 off 35 balls, including five fours while also adding 38 for the first wicket with Gull Feroza, who made 12 off nine.After Gull fell, India picked up wickets came at regular intervals. Ayesha Zafar (12) and Saira Jabeen (2) departed to leave their side 58 for three, while Muneeba got run-out in the 11th over with the score on 75 for four.Aliya Riaz contributed 18 off 17 balls hitting one four. Off-spinner Deepti Sharma was the most successful bowler with five for 10 from her four overs, while Shree Charani took three for 21.Earlier, after being asked to field, Pakistan reduced India to 18 for two in 3.2 overs with Sadia Iqbal dismissing opening batter Shafali Verma (6) in the first over and T20 World Cup debutant Tasmia Rubab accounting for Jemimah Rodrigues (1) two balls into the fourth over.Smriti Mandhana then anchored the innings with 68 off 44 balls, striking nine fours and two sixes while adding 91 for the third wicket with captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who made 36.Richa Ghosh provided the late momentum with 34 off 17 balls to lift India to 170 for six before being castled by Fatima as she became the first Pakistan pacer to snap half-century of scalps in women’s T20Is. Sadia Iqbal and Fatima took two for 41 and two for 33, respectively.Scores:India 170-6, 20 overs (Smriti Mandhana 68, Harmanpreet Kaur 36, Richa Ghosh 34; Fatima Sana 2-33, Sadia Iqbal 2-41)Pakistan 106 all out, 17 overs (Muneeba Ali Siddiqui 41, Aliya Riaz 18; Deepti Sharma 5-10, Shree Charani 3-21)Player of the match: Deepti Sharma (India)Pakistan's fixtures at ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026:14 June – India beat Pakistan by 64 runs17 June v South Africa, Edgbaston, Birmingham – 10.30pm PKT | 6.30pm local time20 June v Bangladesh, Hampshire Bowl, Southampton – 6.30pm PKT | 2.30pm local time23 June v Australia, Headingley, Leeds – 10.30pm PKT | 6.30pm local time27 June v Netherlands, Bristol County Ground, Bristol – 2.30pm PKT | 10.30am local time
FOOTBALL - Int News 11 Jun, 2026
Sports Bulletin ReportQabala (Azerbaijan): Hosts Azerbaijan Under-20 football team overcame Pakistan Under-20 in a well-contested and an exiting contest. Hikmat Jabrailzade scored solitary goal of the match in the first half on a free kick.Players of both side exhibited top class scorer game and amused the spectators by showcasing excellent game skills. Pakistan players missed couple of opportunities to square the game but failed to net the ball. However, this was a fine match enjoyed by the local people.A couple of coaches, Shahid Mehmood and Ramiz Ahemdov, nominated by the local football organization to observe the games of players, those may be selected for football league, which will be held later this year 2026.While talking to this reporter, Shahid Mehmood said, “I want to see good sports relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan and we are willing to give maximum opportunities to Pakistani football players and volleyball players. Talented players will be provided best occasion to excel and international level. The teams from different countries are visiting Azerbaijan from international competitions. We have a comprehensive plan to give chance to Pakistani players in different sports leagues including football and volleyball.”Shahid appreciated the efforts of Mohsin Gilani and his team in promoting the football in Pakistan. "Mohsin is providing maximum opportunities to budding players to move ahead in international stage٫ he said.Pakistan Squad: Syed Mohammad AAbis Raza Kazmi, Aadil Ali Khan, Zulqurnain, Najeebullah, Khobaib Khan, Sadam Hussian, Owais Ilyas, Mohammad Junaid, Mohammad Abdullah, Faham Ahmed, Abdullah Sharafat, Kashif Khan, Abdul Samad, Kashif Ali, Ali Zafar, Obaidullah Khan, Majid Ali, Abdul Khaliq, Abdul Rehman, Sameer Cheema, Anjum Shahid, Sharaf Khan, Syed Shahrum Mehboob
FIH expands Nations Cup and Nations Cup 2 to ten teams
Lausanne, Switzerland (PR): International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced the expansion of the number of teams participating in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup and the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2 from the current eight to ten teams from the next edition onwards. In total, this move means that eight additional teams will participate across these events each year.Furthermore, the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2, introduced last year, will become an annual event from 2027 onwards. This will provide more consistent exposure for teams of this level and simplify the qualification structure by aligning Nations Cup 2 with the Nations Cup and the FIH Hockey Pro League.FIH President Tayyab Ikram expressed his great satisfaction following today’s announcement: “These decisions, taken upon my initiative, are in continuation with our Empowerment and Engagement strategy. They are crucial in fostering equal opportunities for athletes and nations to participate, develop, and grow.I am particularly pleased for all the second- and third-tier teams that previously lacked sufficient opportunities to test themselves in high-level tournaments before the introduction of both events.The Nations Cup will be held in the next couple of days for the fourth time and has already established itself as a major event on hockey’s global calendar for both athletes and fans.The inaugural editions of the Nations Cup 2 last year were a tremendous success, and there has been a strong demand from the participating teams to hold this event annually ever since.”The expansion of teams also means that no team will be relegated from this year’s FIH Hockey Nations Cup starting tomorrow in Cape Town, South Africa (Men’s) and on 15 June in Auckland, New Zealand (Women’s).
SPORTS NEWS - National 10 Jun, 2026
Islamabad (PR): Yawar Hussain, a BS-20 officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS), has formally assumed charge as Director General of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), following his transfer and posting by the Establishment Division, Government of Pakistan.Yawar Hussain has been posted to the PSB under the Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Division on a deputation basis with immediate effect. Prior to his appointment, he was serving under the Government of Punjab and brings with him extensive administrative experience and a strong background in public service.Upon assuming office, Yawar Hussain expressed his commitment to promote sports development across the country and strengthen institutional support for athletes, coaches and sports federations. He emphasized the importance of grassroots sports development, talent identification, capacity building and the provision of modern facilities to help Pakistani athletes excel at regional and international levels.He also reaffirmed the PSB's dedication to work closely with national sports federations, provincial governments, educational institutions and other stakeholders to create greater opportunities for young athletes and foster a vibrant sporting culture in the country.
Pakistan women’s team to tour Sri Lanka next month
Lahore (Sports News)::Pakistan women’s team will tour Sri Lanka for a six-match white-ball series scheduled to take place in Hambantota later next month. All six matches of the series will be played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium.The three ODIs, scheduled to take place on 23, 25 and 28 July are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025-29. Pakistan are currently occupying second place in the Women’s Championship standings, having won four of their six matches so far and earned eight points. New Zealand currently lead the Championship table with 13 points, having played three more matches than Pakistan.On the tour, Pakistan will also feature in three T20Is, which will be staged on 31 July, 2 August and 4 August. Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka women’s teams are currently in the UK to take part in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which begins on 12 June.Head-to-head, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have faced each other in 21 T20Is. Pakistan have won 11 matches, while Sri Lanka have emerged victorious on nine occasions, with one match ending in no result. Similarly, in the ODI format, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have played 34 matches against each other. Pakistan have won 11 matches and lost 22, while one match ended in no result.Tour schedule (All matches at MRICS, Hambantota):23 July – First ODI25 July – Second ODI28 July – Third ODI31 July – First T20I2 August – Second T20I4 August – Third T20I
15-member Men’s squad announced for Asian Games 2026
Lahore (Sports News):Sahibzada Farhan will lead the Pakistan Men’s Team in the Asian Games 2026, set to take place in Aichi-Nagoya in Japan from 19 September to 4 October. The 10-team Men’s T20I event will be played at Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi Prefecture.The men’s cricket event will commence on 24 September, while the medal matches will be played on 3 October.30-year-old Farhan has featured in 46 T20Is for Pakistan, scoring 1,305 runs, including two centuries and 10 half-centuries. Abdul Samad, who has played five T20Is for Pakistan has been named vice-captain of the side.Among the 15-member squad, Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Maaz Sadaqat and Saad Masood are the four players yet to represent Pakistan in the T20I format.Additionally, 14 of the 15 players selected for the Asian Games squad are part of the NCA White-Ball Camp, which is set to commence in Lahore from Monday, 15 June.15-member squad: Sahibzada Farhan (captain), Abdul Samad (vice-captain), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Arafat Minhas, Haider Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Saad Masood, Saim Ayub, Sufyan Moqim and Usman Khan (wicket-keeper)Support staff:Mike Hesson (head coach), Ashley Noffke (bowling coach), Shane McDermott (fielding coach), Mohammad Tahir (physiotherapist), Imran Ullah (trainer), Usman Hashmi (analyst-cum-team operations coordinator).
Qalandars-DNK Sports Education Arena Set to Empower Pakistan’s Next Generation
Islamabad (PR): In a significant step toward advancing education youth empowerment and sports development in Pakistan Lahore Qalandars (LQ) and DNK Education Services LLP (DNK) have entered into a long-term strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a nationwide network of modern educational and sports institutions.The agreement creates a joint venture under the co-branded initiative “Qalandars-DNK Sports Education Arena," combining Lahore Qalandars’ internationally recognized sports platform with DNK Education Services LLP’s expertise in academic management educational innovation and institutional development.Under the partnership both organizations will jointly establish and operate schools colleges technical institutes digital learning platforms and vocational training centers across Pakistan. The initiative will integrate education sports leadership technology and skills development into a unified system designed to prepare students for future national and international opportunities.DNK Education Services LLP will oversee academic operations including curriculum development accreditation faculty management admissions examinations digital learning infrastructure and institutional administration. Lahore Qalandars will open and contribute its extensive sports ecosystem including professional athletes coaches sports ambassadors training programs tournaments and youth mentorship opportunities.For years Lahore Qalandars has invested in discovering and developing young talent helping individuals from diverse backgrounds realize their potential build sustainable careers and stand tall in society. Through its three High Performance Centres in Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi, the franchise has created pathways for aspiring athletes to pursue professional opportunities and improve their livelihoods through sports.The joint venture aims to bridge the gap between education sports technology and employability by providing students with leadership skills discipline innovation and career-ready competencies. Industry experts view the collaboration as a pioneering model that can drive social impact economic growth and youth development across Pakistan.The partnership reflects a shared vision of building a progressive empowered and future-ready generation while creating meaningful opportunities for young Pakistanis to excel in education sports and professional life.
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