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Rana Mashood inaugurates Padel and Mini Tennis Courts at PTF
Islamabad (SBR): Rana Mashood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, inaugurated the newly constructed Padel and Mini Tennis Courts at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, Islamabad. He was accompanied by Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF).Speaking at the occasion, Rana Mashood Ahmad Khan commended the efforts of the PTF and its leadership, stating that “Tennis is flourishing in Pakistan under the dynamic leadership of Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi. The Government of Pakistan and the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme fully support Mr. Aisam’s vision for the growth and development of tennis in the country.”Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the PTF, expressed his gratitude to Mr. Rana Mashood for gracing the event and inaugurating the new facilities. He highlighted that the newly built courts will serve dual purposes — as padel tennis courts and as mini tennis courts for children. “These courts will play a vital role in introducing tennis to young kids at an early age, encouraging their interest and participation in the sport. This approach is being successfully implemented around the world, and we are proud to bring it to Pakistan,” he added.The inauguration ceremony was attended Rashid Malik former Davis Cupper, Major Suleman Junaid SEVP-PTF, Mr.Rehan Munir Malik,Col.Gul Rehman Director C&S -PTF ,national players, foreign players, coaches, parents, media representatives, and PTF officials in large numbers. The event marked a significant step forward in promoting grassroots tennis development in Pakistan.
PMYP: Qalandars Provincial Cricket League kicks off in Quetta
Quetta (SBR): The Prime Minister Youth Programme-Qalandars Provincial Cricket League has officially commenced in Quetta, marking the beginning of a landmark national cricket initiative aimed at discovering and nurturing young talent from across Pakistan. The opening phase of the league, being held from October 27 to 31 at the Bugti Stadium, Quetta, features five teams representing Quetta, Turbat, Khuzdar, Loralai, and Dera Murad Jamali. Players for these teams were selected through open merit-based trials conducted across Balochistan, ensuring that every talented cricketer received an equal opportunity to participate.
Ashar wins U13 ISC International Squash tournament title
Islamabad (faisal): A rising teenage squash player, Ashar Mohammad Farooq claimed an encouraging victory after lifting the title of the U13 10th ISC (Indian Social Center) Squash Tournament. He remained in second spot in the U18 competitions in the same tournament.Salman Hashmi, coach of Ahsar, said: “Ashar toiled hard in the courts throughout the tournament and produced a good game of squash against all opponents. He is a very talented guy and I hope he will improve his game with the passage of time and will show remarkable performance in the international circuit”. Results:1st Match beat Saim Mohammad Farooq 2-0 (11-6, 11-7)2nd Match beat Solimon 2-0 (11-3, 11-9)3rd Match beat Arjuna 2-0 (11-6, 11-3)4th Match beat Iman 2-0 (11-4, 11-6)5th Match beat Adam 2-0 (11-5, 11-6)6th Match beat Jannah 2-0 (11-3, 11-4)7th Match beat Kaira 2-1 (11-9, 8-11, 7-11)
SPORTS NEWS - Int News 28 Oct, 2025
Lahore (SBR): The Deaf International Cricket Council (DICC) has announced that the DICC Cricket World Cup 2026 will be hosted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 24 to 31, 2026. This landmark global tournament will gather the world’s finest deaf cricketers from across continents, united by a shared passion for the game and the values of sportsmanship, inclusivity, and excellence. The event aims to highlight the extraordinary talent, determination, and spirit of players with hearing loss, reinforcing the message that cricket truly is a game for everyone. The DICC extends its deepest gratitude to the ICC Chairman and its management for their great support and encouragement in promoting deaf cricket on the world stage. Their ongoing commitment to inclusivity and development has been instrumental in empowering the deaf cricket community and advancing opportunities for players globally. Zahir added: “The DICC is striving for the cause of deaf cricket around the globe and we look forward to host an exciting event which will be an ideal platform for top deaf cricketers to showcase their talent and potential.” He said the participating team of the grand event will be announced by the end of next month. “In all, six top teams drawn in three groups will be featuring in the competition,” he said. The DICC will form various committees to ensure the smooth conduct of the Cup.
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 28 Oct, 2025
Islamabad (SBR): The ITF Pakistan Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championship J-30 Leg-2 commenced at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad.A large number of junior tennis players from around the world, including China, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Lithuania, Russia, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the host nation, Pakistan, are participating in this prestigious tournament. On the first day, 8 Pakistani boys moved into the 2nd round of the Championships.Results (Day-1):Boys Singles Main draw 1st Round: Ippei Matsushima(JPN) bt Mohammad Haziq Asim(PAK) 6-1,6-3; Ganuka Fernando(SRI) bt M.Yahya (PAK) 3-6,6-2,6-2; Zohaib Afzal Malik (PAK) bt Theerapat (THA) 6-1,6-2; Amir Mazari (PAK) bt Zain Saeed (PAK) 6-0,6-0; Marsel Alexeyev (KAZ) bt Asad Zaman (PAK) 6-4,6-0; Abdul Basit (PAK) bt Panawat Sienghen(THA) 6-3,6-2; Chanapat (THA) bt Bilal Awais (PAK) 6-1,6-0; Jun Woo Ye (KOR) bt Abdaar Ali (PAK) 6-0,6-0; Ahtesham Humayun(PAK) bt Nabeel Ali Qayum(PAK) 6-4,6-3; Kristijonas Milasaukas(LTU) bt Hamza Roman(PAK) 6-4,6-3;Inam Qadir bt (PAK) bt Mohammad Ahmad Afzal (PAK) 6-2,6-2; Shehryar Anees(PAK) bt Kubherane Mayooran(SRI) 6-3,3-6,6-4; Mohammad Hassan Usmani (PAK) bt Yupei Liang (CHN) 6-2, 6-4; Girls Singles Main draw 1st Round: Naimah Grant(GBR) bt Romaisa Malik(PAK) 6-3,6-2 ; Yewon Lee(KOR) bt Noor Hilaly(PAK) 6-0,6-0; Varvara Rubtsova (RUS) bt Bismal Zia (PAK) 6-0,6-0Boys Doubles Main Draw 1st Round: Mohammad Yahya (PAK) / Theerapat (THA) bt Bilal Awais (PAK) / Mohammad Ahmad(PAK) 6-0,6-1; Nabeel Ali Qayum (PAK) / Jun Woo Ye(KOR) bt Abdarrr Ali (PAK) / Zain Saeed Khalid (PAK) 6-2,6-2;M.Haziq Asim (PAK) / Mihammafd Hassan Usmani (PAK) bt Chanapat (THA) Panawat (THA) 6-4,2-6(12-10)
Match officials named for Women’s World Cup semi-finals
Islamabad (Sports Desk): The match officials have been announced for this week’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 semi-finals.Eloise Sheridan and Jacquline Williams of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Umpires will be the on-field umpires for England’s clash with South Africa in Guwahati.Sheridan was in the middle when the two sides met in the group stage, a match England won by 10 wickets, while she also oversaw South Africa’s victory against Pakistan.Williams was in charge for two matches apiece involving the two teams in the group stage – South Africa’s successes against India and Bangladesh, and England’s victory over India and defeat against Australia.Vrinda Rathi is in place as third umpire, with Claire Polosak as fourth umpire and GS Lakshmi of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees as the referee for the match.Attentions then turn to Navi Mumbai, where Lauren Agenbag and Sue Redfern will be in the middle for reigning champions Australia against hosts India.South African Agenbag is no stranger to the Indian side, having overseen their group clashes against Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh, while Redfern was among the on-field umpires for the group stage match between the two nations, when Alyssa Healy’s sparkling century led Australia to the highest successful run chase in women’s ODIs.They are joined by Kim Cotton as third umpire, Nimali Perera as fourth umpire and Michell Pereira as match referee.Semi-Final 1: Guwahati, Wednesday 29 OctoberTeams: England v South AfricaOn-field Umpires: Eloise Sheridan & Jacquline WilliamsThird Umpire: Vrinda RathiFourth Umpire: Claire PolosakMatch Referee: GS LakshmiSemi-Final 2: Navi Mumbai, Thursday 30 OctoberTeams: Australia v IndiaOn-field Umpires: Lauren Agenbag & Sue RedfernThird Umpire: Kim CottonFourth Umpire: Nimali PereraMatch Referee: Michell Pereira
MOHAMMAD YASIR WINS CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF AMATEUR GOLF CUP TITLE
Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Mohammad Yasir Khokhar has lifted the title of 18th Chief of the Naval Staff Amateur Golf Cup 2025. Lt Col (R) Mohammad Ayub Khan, Jassia Tasawar and Master Musab Asif won the titles in the Senior, Ladies and Junior categories, respectively. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf graced the occasion as Chief Guest.While addressing the ceremony, Chief of the Naval Staff, congratulated the winners on their remarkable achievements and commended all participants for displaying high standards of golf with exceptional skills, precision and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. He also acknowledged the unwavering support and contribution of the sponsors, media representatives and the management of Margalla Greens Golf Club (MGGC), whose collective efforts ensured the event’s resounding success.The five-day long Golf Cup was held from 22 to 26 October 2025 at the Margalla Greens Golf Club, Islamabad. Around 300 golfers participated from across Pakistan. Competitions were held in multiple categories, including Amateurs, Seniors, Ladies and Juniors.Since its inception in 2007, Chief of the Naval Staff Amateur Golf Cup has remained a prestigious fixture on the National Golf Circuit. The event reflects Pakistan Navy’s enduring commitment to fostering sportsmanship, physical excellence and national sports culture.
FOOTBALL - FIFA News 26 Oct, 2025
Islamabad (Sports Desk): FIFA and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 47th ASEAN Summit being held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.The new MoU, signed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn, and witnessed by ASEAN Chair and Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato’ Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim, follows the initial agreement from November 2019, which led to the implementation of various initiatives such as FIFA Football for Schools, joint health campaign messaging and workshops on key educational and development topics across the Southeast Asian region. “The new agreement between FIFA and ASEAN will ensure that both organisations can help make a difference by using football as a vehicle that brings hope and joy to millions of children and young people across Southeast Asia,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “This partnership will help to drive positive football development, social progress and the promotion of healthy lifestyles all across the region.” The new five-year MoU agreement aims to deepen collaboration by leveraging football as a powerful tool for unity, health, and community building, and will focus on five key areas, namely to promote sports integrity, to leverage sports for social and economic development, to ensure football development on and off the pitch, to promote inclusion, and to support climate change resilience. Following the signature of the MoU, the launch of the FIFA ASEAN Cup was confirmed, a regional tournament that will bring together all FIFA Member Associations from the Southeast Asia region, in a format that follows in the footsteps of the successful FIFA Arab Cup. “We are delighted to continue to show our support to the ASEAN community with the launch of the FIFA ASEAN Cup,” the FIFA President said. “This will be a great addition to the regional football calendar, it will be impactful not only in the region, but it will allow the best players in the ASEAN region to shine on the global stage. Through the FIFA ASEAN Cup, we are uniting countries together, and this competition will be a huge success as it will help boost national team football in the ASEAN region and will support the development of our sport across all of Southeast Asia.”FIFA will engage all football stakeholders, including the Asian Football Confederation, the ASEAN Football Federation and the FIFA Member Associations of the ASEAN member states, with the precise format of the tournament to be finalised in due course.
Sheheryar Memorial Tennis: Rashid Malik/Arif, Aisam/Muzamil clinch doubles titles
LAHORE (SBR): Rashid Malik/Arif Feroze clinched the seniors’ 55 plus doubles title while Aisam ul Haq/Muzamil Murtaza won the men’s doubles title in the 9th Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Tennis Championship 2025 at the Sports Board Punjab Tennis Academy Nishtar Park Lahore on Saturday. Shoaib had to struggle hard to beat Aqeel Khan 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 while Muzamil Murtaza got walk over against Mudassar Murtaza. Now M Shoaib will take on Muzammil in the men’s singles final on Sunday (October 26, 2025). In the ladies’ singles final, Ushna Sohail beat Mehaq Khokhar 6-4, 6-0 to clinch the title. In the seniors 45 plus doubles semifinals, Talha Waheed/Ashar Khan beat Arif Feroze/Khurram Imtiaz 7-5, 6-1. In the seniors 70 plus doubles final, Asad Niaz/Kh Khurram beat Waqar Nisar/Christopher 6-1, 7-5. In the seniors 65 plus doubles semifinal, Brig Ghazanfar/Maj Saeed beat Malik Imtiaz/Dr Zulfiqar 6-1, 6-2. In the girls U-12 semifinals, Khadija Khalil beat Zaina Abdullah 4-0, 4-0 and Aiman Rehan beat Eman Shahbaz 4-0, 5-3.
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 25 Oct, 2025
Islamabad (Sports Desk): The ITF Pakistan International J-30 Junior Tennis Championships 2025 (Leg-1) concluded held at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad.A large number of junior tennis players from around the world participated in this prestigious tournament. The countries represented included China, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Lithuania, Russia, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the host nation, Pakistan.In the Boys’ Singles Final, Mikaeel Ali Baig (PAK) defeated Kristijonas Milasaukas (LTU) 6-3, 6-4 to claim the Boys’ Singles Title.In the Girls’ Singles Final, Ecrin Lal Yavuz (TUR) defeated Yewon Lee (KOR) 7-5, 6-3 to win the Girls’ Singles Title.Senator Salim Saifullah Khan, Vice President of the Asian Tennis Federation, was the Chief Guest at the closing ceremony, while Mr. Zamrud Khan, CEO of Pakistan Sweet Home, was the Guest of Honour. They distributed prizes among the winners and runners-up, along with Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail, Secretary General of PTF.The ceremony was also attended by Saddam Husssain -OGDCL,Major Suleman Junaid (SEVP-PTF), Saeed Ahmad Khan (SVP-PTF), Col. Gul Rehman (Director C&S-PTF), as well as a large number of players, parents, coaches, and tennis enthusiasts.As part of the ITF-PTF Junior Tennis Initiative (JTI) Program, around 200 children from Dar-e-Arqam School, Allied School Margalla Town, Pakistan Sweet Home School (H-9), and ICG Islamabad Girls College visited the PTF Tennis Complex to witness the final match. The children also had the opportunity to play with foreign coaches and players under the supervision of Hamid Niaz (JTI Coordinator, PTF) and Masood Abbasi (Regional JTI Coordinator).The Pakistan Tennis Federation is also pleased to announce that the Ali Embroidery Pakistan World Junior Tennis Championship 2025 (Leg-2) main draw will commence on Monday, 27th October 2025, at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad.
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