Islamabad (PR): All Pakistan National Ranking Badminton Tournament started on Tuesday here at Rodham Hall, Pakistan Sports Complex unser the control of Islamabad Badminton Association (IBA).Rizwan Ul Haq, Secretary General, Islamabad Olympic Association, along with Major Umair, Pakistan Army Badminton Team, formally inaugurated the tournament by hitting a shuttlecock.Pervaiz Butt, Chairman, Islamabad Badminton Association; Mujahid Khan, Secretary General, Islamabad Badminton Association; and Raja Azhar Mahmood, Chairman, National Badminton Referees and Umpires Commission, Pakistan Badminton Federation, were also present on the occasion.Results;Men Singles Round of 64Murad Ali (KP) beat Mekael Khan (KP) by 15-11, 11-15, 15-11Faiz Ahmed (Army) beat Tayyab Subhani (PB) by 15-10, 15-10Abdul Haseeb Khan (Wapda) beat Uzair Khan (Army) by 15-9, 10-15, 15-6Azeem Sarwar (Wapda) beat Fahad Ahmad (KP) by 15-5, 15-10Abdullah Latif (Army) beat Tahir Khan (Police) by 15-8, 15-12Muhammad Afnan (KP) beat Muhammad Uzair (KP) by 11-15, 15-12, 15-6Abdullah Siddique (Wapda) beat Fazan Afzal (ISL) by 15-5, 15-12Hamza Khan (Wapda) beat Ibad Khan (Wapda) by 9-15, 15-19, 15-13 Awais Zahid (Wapda) beat Daniyal Shahzada (KP) by 15-10, 15-10Ibrahim Rasheed (ISL) beat M Ahmed Sohaib (SNGPL) by 15-16, 18-16Amir Saeed (Wapda) beat M Ahmed Usman (PB) by 15-7, 15-11Shoaib Riaz (Army) beat Shahzaib Shabeer (PB) by 15-8, 15-10Aashan Tanveer (PB) beat Khuzaima Shahzad (Wapda) by 13-15, 15-13, 17-15Muhammad Suleman (Army) beat Yasir Ali (Army) by 15-12, 15-6Raja Hassan Mujtaba (Army) beat Najam Us Saqib (SNGPL) by 15-9, 15-12Muhammad Zaid (SNGPL) beat Yousaf Khan (Army) by 15-8, 15-11Raza Ali Adil (SNGPL) beat Ali Mehdi (Wapda) by 15-8, 15-12Muhammad Suleman (Army) beat Yasir Ali (Army) by 15-12, 15-6Jalees Konain (SNGPL) beat Muhammad Taha (Sindh) by 15-6, 15-6Ahmed Asif (Wapda) beat Muhammad Sultan (Army) by 15-9, 15-12Raja Zulqarnain Haider (Army) beat Muhammad Umer (SNGPL) by 15-10, 18-16Ahsan Asif (Wapda) beat Shahroz Jamil (Wapda) by 15-12, 11-15, 15-11Umer Jehanghir (SNGPL) beat Ihtisham Ali (Army) by 19-17, 11-15, 15-13Tehseen Ullah (KP) beat Tayyab Shafiq (Railway) by 12-15, 16-11, 15-11Women Singles Round of 32Mahoor Shahzad (Wapda) beat Sehra Akram (Wapda) by 15-7, 15-5Bushra Qayum (Wapda) beat Wardha Mukhtar (ISL) by 15-7, 15-6 Sana Hanif (SNGPL) beat Samiya Ijaz (PB) by 15-8, 15-7Wardha Gouhar (PB) beat Humna Irshad (PB) by 15-13, 15-12Maryam Hanif (Wapda) beat Tayyaba Shafiq (PB) by 15-8, 15-3Huma Javed (Wapda) beat Noor Saleem (KP) by 09-15, 15-09, 15-06Roshanay Ihsan (PB) beat Aqsa Zikriya (SNGPL) by 15-0 7, 15-11 Saba Rahseed (Wapda) beat Aila Malik (ISL) by 16-14, 15-10Alja Tariq (Army) beat Nibras Fatima (PB) by 15-06, 15-06Khadija Manzoor (PB) beat Sehar Abdul Majeed (PB) by 15-06, 10-15, 15-09Zubaira Islam (Wapda) beat Amna Akhtar (PB) by 15-6, 15-11Amal Muneeb (SNGPL) beat Aneela Ahmad (Wapda) by 15-5, 15-5Farzana Ali (Wapda) beat Samha Naveed (PB) by 15-7, 16-14Ammarah Ishtiaq (Army) beat Nida (Balo) by 15-07, 15-02Women Doubles Round of 16Summiya Tariq (Army) & Kanzul Eman (SNGPL) beat Buzal Fatima & Tanzeela (ISL) by 15-4, 15-7Roshanay Ihsan & Sania Sohail (PB) beat Anila Ahmed (Wapda) & Bakhtawar Gul (AJK) by 15-5, 15-17, 16-14

Oman (Sports News): Defending champions Pakistan are all set to feature in the eight-team ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in Oman from 5 to 14 November. Pakistan are placed in Group A alongside Nepal, the United Arab Emirates and India.Pakistan defeated India by 191 runs in the final of the previous edition of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates in December 2025. The side arrived in Oman ahead of the tournament to acclimatise to the conditions and prepare for the event.Before travelling to Oman, Pakistan U19 enjoyed a successful tour of England, winning the four-match one-day series 3-1. They narrowly lost the only four-day match by 10 runs.Farhan Yousaf will lead Pakistan in the tournament. The right-handed batter scored 223 runs in four one-day matches during the England tour, including a century and a half-century.In the upcoming edition, Pakistan will begin their title defence against UAE on 6 November before taking on India on 8 November and Nepal on 10 November. The Group B includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Malaysia.The semi-finals of the tournament will take place on 12 November, while the final is scheduled on 14 November.Pakistan U19 head coach Shahid Anwar while talking to PCB Digital said:“First of all, I would like to thank the Pakistan Cricket Board for sending us to Oman four to five days ahead of the tournament, allowing the players to acclimatise to the conditions. “The players have trained hard over the past few days and are 100 per cent fit, committed and motivated to defend the title and bring the trophy back to Pakistan.“Our mindset is to play fearless cricket. Every player is eager to perform and contribute to the team’s success. Being the defending champions is not a pressure but a privilege. Having won the title in the past gives us confidence that we can do it again.“We are satisfied with the way the players and coaching staff have prepared for the tournament. We will try to win the hearts of our fans, defend our title and bring the trophy back to Pakistan.”15-member squadFarhan Yousuf (captain), Abdul Qadir (wk), Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Raza, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Hasnain Abbas Dar, Hayam Khan, Huzaifa Ahsan, Jahangir Bilal, Mohammad Huzaifa, Mohammad Seyam, Niqab Shafiq, Rizwanullah, Usman KhanPlayer support personnelShahid Anwar (head coach & team manager), Rao Iftikhar Anjum (fast bowling coach), Zohaib Khan (spin bowling coach), Humayun Farhat (fielding coach), Ubaid Ullah (Physiotherapist), Ibrar Ahmed (trainer) and Ali Hamza (performance analyst)

Islamabad (Sports Reporter): The J-60 Bard Foundation Junior World Tennis Championships continued at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad.Results:Boys Singles 1st Round: Napat Pattanalertphan (THA) bt Zohaib Afzal Malik (PAK) 6-7(4), 6-3,6-0; Aliaksandr Viarsotski (BLR) bt Muhammad Ahmad Afzal (PAK) 6-1,6-1; Amir Mazari (PAK) bt Yupei Liang(CHN) 6-1,6-1; Muhammad Yahya (PAK) bt Alshinhan Mukhamedkali(KAZ) 6-2,6-1; Ahtesham Humayun(PAK) bt Tachatam Srisen(THA) 6-1,6-2; Muhammad Shayan(PAK) bt Vukasin Pavlovic (SRB) 6-3,4-6,4-0(retd); Nikita Dogadin (RUS) bt Arham Tariq (PAK) 6-0,6-0; Phasin Sinchalong (THA) bt Abdul Basit (PAK) 6-3,6-0; Daniel Elias (RUS) bt Haziq Asim (PAK) 3-6,6-3,7-6(2); Aolun MA (CHN) bt Abdar Ali (PAK) 6-0,6-0; Sanzhar Bolat (KAZ) bt Nabeel Ali Qayum(PAK) 6-2,6-1; Haoxuan Xu (CHN) bt Rayyan Khan (PAK) 6-1,6-4; Aahil Khalil (SRI) bt Bo Han Yang(CHN) 6-1,6-1; Nils Preger (SWE) bt Moazzam Babar Khan (PAK) 6-0,6-1; Hassan Usmani (PAK) bt Adnan Afzal (AUS) 6-0,6-3Girls Singles 1st Round:Yuqi Li (CHN) bt Yeanna Chowdhury (BAN) 6-2,6-1; Daixi Hu (CHN) bt Romaisa Malik(PAK) 6-2,6-2; Xuan Yi Wei (CHN) bt Anayaa Khan(PAK) 6-0,6-0; Stefaniia Vasilevskaia(RUS) bt Hajra Sohail (PAK) 6-4,6-3; Githmi Riyana Fernando (SRI) bt Xeniya Semenova(KAZ) 6-3,5-7,6-3

Lahore (Sports News): More than 1,000 elite MMA fighters from over 70 countries are gathering in Tbilisi, Georgia, for the prestigious IMMAF World Championships, taking place from November 1 to 7. Pakistan has sent a formidable seven-member national contingent, representing the country’s diverse sporting talent from Karachi, Lahore, Rawalakot, Poonch and Hunza in Gilgit-Baltistan.The squad includes Shayan Mehdi (Karachi – Strawweight 52.2kg), Shams Ur Rehman (Karachi – Bantamweight 61.2kg), Syed M Qaim Abass (Lahore – Super Lightweight 74.8kg), Saria Khan (Rawalakot/Poonch – Atomweight 47.6kg), Maliha Ali (Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan Featherweight 65.8kg), Manisha Ali (Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan – Lightweight 70.3kg) and Hamood Ali Wajid (Lahore – Junior Super Lightweight 74.8kg). 

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE: The 10th Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Tennis Championship 2026 officially got underway on Sunday at the Sports Board Punjab Tennis Academy, Nishtar Park, Lahore.The national-level championship is being organised by the Punjab Lawn Tennis Association with the objective of providing a competitive platform to emerging and established tennis players from across the country. The event is expected to witness exciting and highly competitive matches, featuring talented young players as well as experienced senior players competing in various age-group and senior categories.The championship holds special significance as it commemorates the services and contributions of the late Sheheryar Malik towards the promotion and development of tennis in Pakistan. Continuing this annual sporting tradition reflects the commitment of the Punjab Lawn Tennis Association to strengthening the country's tennis structure, encouraging young talent, and providing promising players with opportunities to showcase their abilities at the national level.The formal opening ceremony of the championship will be held on November 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Sports Board Punjab Tennis Academy, Nishtar Park, Lahore. Dr. Asif Tufail, Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Punjab, and Mr. Fazal-ur-Rehman, Member Planning and Development Board, Punjab, will grace the occasion as chief guests and formally inaugurate the championship.Meanwhile, the qualifying rounds of men’s singles took place on the opening day. In the men’s singles first qualifying round, Asad Ullah beat Abdul Wajid 6-2, Abdullah Zeeshan beat Nouman 6-4, Rayn Noor Malik beat Ahsan Razzaq 6-2, Aliyan Ali beat Abdullah Anjum 6-2, M Junaid beat M Aqib Omer 6-2, Aalay Husnain beat Arsam Saleem 6-0, Khurram Imtiaz beat Ahmad Khan 6-1, M Mohsin Hassan beat M Ibraheem 6-0, Omer Babar beat Dr. Idrees Leghari 6-2 and Ahmad Raza beat Usman 6-0.In the men’s singles second qualifying round, Asad Ullah beat Abdullah Zeeshan 6-1, Ibrahim Ahmad beat Rayn Noor Malik 6-1, M Waleed beat Mirza Taimoor 6-0, M Junaid beat Kashif Ansari 6-1, Haider Ahmad beat Aalay Hussain 6-4, Khurram Imtiaz beat Furqan Abid 6-0, Shamoon Jutt beat Arsalan Abid 6-0, Omer Babar beat Mohsin Hassan 6-3, M Shawal Azeem beat Atta Rabbi 7-5, Ismail Ahmad beat Haider Fareed 6-0, Mubeen Akram beat Faizan Haider 6-4 and Kamran Khan beat Hassan Kamran 6-4. In the men’s singles third round, Omer Babar beat Shahmoon Jutt 6-0, Ahmad Raza beat Ismail Ahmad 6-0, Kamran Khan beat Mubeen Akram 6-3, Asad Ullah beat Ibrahim Ahmad 6-0, M Waleed beat Aliyan Ali 6-3, Khurram Imtiaz beat Abubakar 6-3.

Faisalabad (Sports Reporter): Pace-bowling all-rounder Ayesha Rehman was the key for Tuba Hassan-led Champions as she starred in their 14-run win over Incredibles in the fourth match of the PCB Women’s Super-3 T20 Tournament at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad on Sunday. Champions posted 143-8 in the allotted 20 overs with Ayesha top-scoring with 35 not out. In turn, Incredibles were bowled out for 129 in 19.5 overs with only Syeda Aroob Shah putting up a fight with a quickfire 32. Ayesha also picked up the first and last wicket of the innings returning 2-18 in 3.5 overs. Champions opted to bat and their opening batters Komal Khan (24, 20b, 4x4s) and Shawaal Zulfiqar (17, 11b, 2x4s, 1x6) gave a decent start with a 41-run stand. Incredibles’ spin-bowling trio of Anosha Nasir, Umm-e-Hani and Aroob then started to cut through Champions’ batting line-up as they slipped to 79-5. Najiha Alvi (28, 31b, 2x4s) and Saira Jabeen (23, 18b, 2x4s, 1x6) then put in an effort to take their team out of danger which worked. It was a crucial 44-run stand between Najiha and no.9 Ayesha that propelled Champions to a winning score. Ayesha struck four fours and one six in the 16 balls she faced during her unbeaten stay at the crease. For Incredibles, Anosha picked up 3-16 in four overs, Hani 2-29 in four and Aroob 1-18 in as many overs. In pursuit of the 144-run target, Incredibles’ top five batters stuttered with Gull Feroza scoring 33 off 39 balls, Omaima Sohail (17, 14b, 2x4s) and Samiya Afsar (12, 12b, 2x4s) departing after getting starts. Aroob, batting at no.6, showcased her hitting prowess by striking two fours and as many sixes in her 17-ball 32, which threatened the Champions but they managed to reign in the Incredibles, taking six for 45 towards the latter stage. Ayesha, Tayyaba Imdad and Tania Saeed picked up two wickets each. Scores in brief Champions 143-8, 20 overs (Ayesha Rehman 35 not out, Najiha Alvi 28, Komal Khan 24, Saira Jabeen 23; Anosha Nasir 3-16, Umm-e-Hani 2-29) Incredibles 129 all out, 19.5 overs (Gull Feroza 33, Syeda Aroob Shah 32; Tayyaba Imdad 2-18, Ayesha Rehman 2-18, Tania Saeed 2-18)Player of the match – Ayesha Rehman (Champions) 

Dubai (PR): The Afghanistan Cricket Board, in partnership with its official partner, announced that the APL T20 Players’ Draft will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 2:30 PM at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel, UAE.The leadership roles of all participating teams were announced last week, marking an important step in preparations for the upcoming edition of the APL T20. The Players’ Draft will now bring together team representatives, officials, players and other key stakeholders for one of the tournament’s major pre-event activities.Approximately 1,500 Afghan and international players registered for the APL T20 across the Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver and Emerging categories. Following the evaluation and shortlisting process, 462 players have been selected for inclusion in the draft pool and will be presented to the participating teams during the draft ceremony.The event will provide teams with the opportunity to build their squads by selecting players from the available categories in accordance with the tournament’s draft regulations.

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD: The main draw matches of the J-60 Bard Foundation Junior World Tennis Championships will kick off on Monday (November 2) at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad.The championships feature a total of 58 players, including 36 boys and 22 girls, from 14 countries, Russia, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Serbia, Australia, Spain, Canada, Belarus, Sweden and Pakistan.Results: Boys' Singles (Qualifying Final Round):Yupei Liang(CHN) bt Adnan Afzal (AUS) 6-0,6-1; Bo Han Yang (CHN) bt Moazzam Babar Khan(PAK) 6-1,6-0; Muhammad Shayan (PAK) w/o M.Umair Ali (CAN) ; Vukasin Pavlovic (SRB) w/o Udayjot Singh (IND) Main Draw matches will commence tomorrow, 2nd November 2026 at 10:00am

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE: Diamond Paints/Imperial emerged victorious in a thrilling final, defeating FG/Din/Sheikhoo 10–8 to lift the prestigious 14th Major General Saeed Uz Zaman Janjua Memorial Polo Cup 2026, at Fortress Stadium, Lahore.The high-profile tournament, organised under the auspices of Lahore Garrison Polo Grounds and sponsored by JS Bank, concluded with an exciting final that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. A large gathering of polo enthusiasts, distinguished guests and families witnessed an enthralling contest, as both sides showcased exceptional horsemanship, tactical discipline and competitive spirit.Diamond Paints/Imperial demonstrated impressive coordination and attacking prowess throughout the encounter, maintaining their advantage during the crucial chukkers to secure a memorable two-goal victory. Leading the charge was Raja Jalal Arslan, who delivered an outstanding performance with six goals, including impressive field efforts and a 60-yard penalty conversion. Bilal Haye and Ibrahim Naveed Sheikh also made valuable contributions, scoring two goals apiece to strengthen their team's position. The victorious side was captained by Mir Shoaib Ahmad.FG/Din/Sheikhoo put up a spirited fight and remained competitive throughout the final. Hamza Mawaz Khan led their scoring effort with five goals, combining skilful field play with successful penalty conversions, while Abbas Mukhtar added three goals. Despite their determined comeback efforts, the runners-up could not overturn Diamond Paints/Imperial's advantage and finished the contest at 8–10.The final was officiated by international umpires Chris Hyde and Andrew Blake Thomas, ensuring the smooth conduct of the high-stakes encounter.The prestigious occasion was attended by several distinguished personalities, including Dr Rashid Latif, Chairman of Rashid Latif University; Brigadier Mukhtiar; Brigadier Badar Uz Zaman, son of the late Major General Saeed Uz Zaman Janjua; and Major Babar Mahboob Awan, Secretary of Lahore Garrison Polo Grounds. Prominent polo players and a large number of spectators also attended the final, adding to the significance and celebratory atmosphere of the occasion.Speaking after the triumph, Diamond Paints/Imperial captain Mir Shoaib Ahmad expressed satisfaction with his team's performance, acknowledging the players' dedication, teamwork and consistent efforts throughout the tournament. He particularly praised Raja Jalal Arslan and Bilal Haye for their exceptional contributions, highlighting their remarkable endurance and commitment in featuring in back-to-back finals over two consecutive weeks.The concluding ceremony brought the tournament to a memorable close, with Club Secretary Major Babar Mahboob Awan extending a special vote of thanks to Brigadier Badar Uz Zaman and his family for honouring the occasion with their presence and for their continued support of polo.Organised as part of the Pakistan Polo Association's official calendar, the 14th edition of the memorial tournament once again celebrated the legacy of Major General Saeed Uz Zaman Janjua while highlighting the competitive spirit, sporting excellence and enduring appeal of polo in Pakistan.

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing a distinctive football identity for Pakistan, with a strong focus on improving players' abilities, mastering the fundamentals of the game and strengthening the domestic football structure.The commitment was highlighted during a press conference held at a local hotel in Islamabad on Sunday morning, following Pakistan's historic participation in the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan.Addressing the media after the team's return, head coach Ehsanullah Khan said the primary objective of participating in the international event was to develop players' abilities, expose them to international football and provide opportunities to compete against teams representing different football cultures.He said the coaching staff had encouraged players to take the field without fear of defeat, express themselves confidently and concentrate on the basic principles of football.According to Ehsanullah Khan, successful football nations have exceptional command over the fundamentals of the game, and Pakistan's preparations were also focused on adopting the same approach. He expressed confidence that consistent efforts to strengthen these foundations could help Pakistan emerge among the leading football nations in the world.The head coach thanked PFF President Syed Mohsin Gilani and the federation for ensuring that young players did not miss this valuable learning opportunity. He also appreciated the support of parents who travelled to Azerbaijan to encourage their children.He further acknowledged the PFF president's personal encouragement of the players and his announcement of an additional cash reward of Rs. 25,000 for each member of the squad.Discussing areas requiring improvement, Ehsanullah Khan identified the practical execution of basic skills and defensive transitions as key aspects that needed further attention. He said addressing these shortcomings would require time, consistent training and more opportunities to participate in competitive football.PFF Technical Director Adeel Rizki said participation in the World Cup provided Pakistan with an important opportunity to assess its capabilities at the international level and understand the gap between the country's football standards and those of other competing nations.He clarified that results were secondary during the campaign, while the main objective was to enhance players' abilities and identify areas requiring further development.Responding to a question about the future of domestic football, Adeel Rizki stressed the need to reorganise the existing structure and establish a systematic development pathway from the grassroots level. He said the federation was focusing on identifying talented players at an early stage, providing them with proper training and ensuring that promising talent was not wasted due to a lack of opportunities.PFF Director Media and Communications Umaid Wasim, responding to a question about government support, said government-operated facilities were available for training activities. He also highlighted the provision of accommodation for participating teams and venues for matches during the domestic U-17 Championship.Sharing his experience of the international event, Pakistan U-15 player Ilhan Khan said he was extremely proud and happy to represent the country. He added that Pakistan performed well against strong opponents, including Jordan, and could have achieved a better position in the tournament by converting important scoring opportunities.Another squad member, Owais, also expressed gratitude to PFF President Syed Mohsin Gilani for his continued support and encouragement throughout the campaign.