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J-60 Championships: Hassan Usmani and Haziq Asim win Doubles
Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Pakistani duo tennis lads, Mohammad Hassan Usmani and Mohammad Haziq Asim clinched the Boys’ Doubles Title after upsetting top-seeded pair of Hamza Roman and Ahtesham Humayun with the score-line of 6-2, 4-6, and 10-6 here at PTF Tennis Complex on Sunday. Russian Pair won Girls’ Doubles crown.In the Boys’ Doubles Final, the unseeded Pakistani pair of Mohammad Hassan Usmani and Mohammad Haziq Asim produced an impressive performance to defeat the top-seeded pair of Hamza Roman and Ahtesham Humayun by 6-2, 4-6, 10-6 to claim the championship title. In the Girls’ Doubles Final, Varvara Rubtsova and Evelina Dzepa of Russia defeated the Chinese pair of Meimei Hu and Yijia Wang 6-0, 2-6, 10-5 to lift the Girls’ Doubles trophy.The championship brought together 58 promising junior players, comprising 36 boys and 22 girls, representing 14 countries: Russia, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Serbia, Australia, Spain, Canada, Belarus, Sweden, and Pakistan.Amina Rehman, Executive Director, Bard Foundation, graced the closing ceremony as the chief guest, while Tufail Cheema, Secretary-General, Islamabad Tennis Association, attended as the guest of honour. Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President PTF, and Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail, Secretary General PTF, were also present and distributed trophies among the winners and runners-up.
Rashid Malik leads Pakistan Squad for Thailand ITF Masters challenge
Sports ReporterLAHORE: Former national tennis champion and Davis Cup player Rashid Ahmad Malik (Sitara-i-Imtiaz and Tamgha-i-Imtiaz) will spearhead a four-member Pakistan senior tennis contingent at two prestigious International Tennis Federation (ITF) Masters tournaments in Pattaya, Thailand, scheduled for November 14 to 26, 2026.The Pakistani team comprises Waqar Nisar (Men’s 70+), Rashid Malik (Men’s 60+), Khurram Imtiaz (Men’s 55+) and Furqan Uddin Khan (Men’s 55+). All four players will compete in their respective singles and doubles categories, aiming to secure valuable international ranking points and bring further recognition to Pakistan.The contingent will first participate in the ITF Masters MT700 Tournament at the Royal Cliff Hotel from November 14–20, followed by the MT400 event at Greta Club from November 21–26. The higher-grade MT700 championship is expected to attract players from approximately 25 leading tennis-playing nations, providing Pakistan’s representatives with a strong international challenge.Waqar Nisar, one of the senior members of the contingent, said participation in these back-to-back tournaments would provide an excellent opportunity for Pakistani players to test their abilities against quality international opposition, improve their ITF rankings and strengthen Pakistan’s presence on the global Masters tennis circuit.Wajid Aziz Khan, Convenor Tennis at Lahore Gymkhana, highlighted the impressive international credentials of the four players, expressing confidence in their ability to deliver strong performances. He particularly praised Rashid Malik, who has extended his remarkable unbeaten run in Masters singles to 106 matches. Malik has also captured four singles titles in tournaments held in Thailand, Lahore and Oxford, England, besides securing a mixed doubles title in Thailand.Waqar Nisar finished runner-up in the Men’s 70+ singles category at two MT200 tournaments in Khao Lak, Thailand, in December 2025. Khurram Imtiaz demonstrated his strength by winning both the Men’s 55+ singles and doubles titles in Thailand before adding the 55+ doubles crown in Lahore. Furqan Uddin Khan partnered Khurram to victory in the 55+ doubles category in Thailand and also finished runner-up in the singles consolation event.Rashid Malik, Khurram Imtiaz and Furqan Uddin Khan expressed their gratitude to The Bank of Punjab, Lahore Gymkhana Club, JDW Group, Revive by Gatorade and Jamal Polymer Pvt Ltd for their generous sponsorship and continued support. They acknowledged that the sponsors' commitment to senior tennis had been instrumental in making their international participation possible and expressed hope for continued encouragement of senior athletes representing Pakistan abroad.Meanwhile, Mian Misbah-ur-Rehman of Lahore Gymkhana has approved Lahore Gymkhana as the host venue for the forthcoming ITF Seniors tournament in Lahore. He appreciated the Gymkhana Tennis Club and its management for their efforts in developing local tennis talent and expressed optimism that emerging players would eventually achieve international success. He also extended his best wishes to the Pakistan contingent for its Thailand campaign, urging the players to give their best and bring further laurels to the country.
SPORTS NEWS - National 08 Nov, 2026
Sports Bulletin ReportRAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army athletes maintained their lead on the second day of the 11th National Indoor Rowing Championships (Men & Women) and got 7 gold medals at the Army Multipurpose Hall, Rawalpindi.Pakistan Army added 2 Gold and 3 Silver medals. WAPDA won 3 Gold and 3 Silver. Pakistan Navy secured 1 Gold and 1 Bronze. HEC took 2 Gold and 1 Bronze. KBC won 2 Silver and 2 Bronze, and SRA added 2 Bronze. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and Airport Security Force (ASF) won 1 Bronze medal each.Professor Dr. Tayyba Zarif, Vice Chancellor , Rawalpindi University, guest of honour, distributed medals among the winners. She congratulated the Pakistan Rowing Federation and the Army Sports Directorate on organizing such an outstanding event. Airport Security Force participated in the indoor championships for the first time and, with an exceptional performance, won its first medal.Medal Tally:Team Gold Silver BronzePakistan Army 7 3 –WAPDA 5 4 –Pakistan Navy 1 3 1HEC 2 2 3Karachi Boat Club – 3 3Sindh Rowing Association – 4Police – – 2Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – – 1Airport Security Force – 1
FOOTBALL - Int News 07 Nov, 2026
Islamabad (Sports Reporter): Pakistan head coach Mohammad Habib said that he was satisfied with his side’s preparations as they geared up for the AFC Under-17 Asian Cup 2027 qualifying campaign in Vientiane, Laos.Pakistan will open their Group ‘D’ campaign against Sri Lanka on Sunday and with the players having been selected from the recent National Under-17 Championship, Habib said his side would look to give it their best.“We’ve prepared well with a number of intense training sessions under our belt,” Habib said at the pre-tournament press conference. “We are looking to give it our best shot.”Speaking about the challenge ahead, Habib said that his charges were up against top Asian sides like Iran and Jordan but were confident about their ability. “We have a promising lot of players who are eager to do well and shine at this stage.”After the match against Sri Lanka, Pakistan face Iran on Nov 11 before taking on hosts Laos in three days’ time. They face Laos in their last group game on Nov 20. The top-placed team in the group advances to the tournament finals next year in Uzbekistan.
Pakistan claim Asian Team Squash Championship title after 10 years
Hosts Pakistan outclass Korean 2-0 in final, Hong Kong clinch women’s titleAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Hosts and top seed, Pakistan outplayed Korea 2-0 in the final of the 23rd Asian Team Squash Championship 2026, here at the Mushaf Squash Complex on Saturday. Green Shirts won this title after 10 years, as they had lifted this trophy in 2016. Hong Kong China overcame defending champions Malaysia 2-1 to lift the women’s trophy.In the men’s final, Pakistan’s Noor Zaman defeated South Korea’s Jeongmin Ryu 3-0 with scores of 11-5, 11-7 and 13-11. Mohammad Asim Khan also delivered an impressive performance, beating South Korea’s Seojin Oh in straight games 3-0 to seal Pakistan’s victory. The final score-line was 11-6, 11-5 and 11-4.Earlier, in the women’s final, Hong Kong China defeated defending champions Malaysia 2-1 in a closely contested encounter to claim the championship title. Hong Kong China’s To Lee Man Toby defeated Malaysia’s Lee Eik Sen Ying 3-1, while Chen Sin Yuk also secured a 3-1 victory over Malaysia’s Aina Amani. Malaysia’s Yeshmita Jadish Kumar won the third match against Hong Kong China’s Lee Ka Yee 3-1.In the women’s fourth and fifth-place playoff, South Korea defeated Pakistan 3-0 to secure fourth position. South Korea’s Demi Kim beat Pakistan’s Sehrish Ali 3-0, while Min Gyeon Hyu defeated Sana Bahadur 3-1. In the third match, South Korea’s Hwayoung Eum overcame Pakistan’s Mahnoor Ali 3-0.Hong Kong China won the women’s gold medal, Malaysia claimed silver, while Iran and South Korea shared the bronze medals. Pakistan finished fifth in the women’s competition.At the closing ceremony, Asian Squash Federation Vice President Adel Jassim Al Gharib, the chief guest, distributed prizes among the winning teams and players alongside Pakistan Squash Federation Senior Vice President Air Vice Marshal Sohail Akbar, Vice President Qamar Zaman, Gogi Alauddin, and Jansher Khan.
SPORTS NEWS - National 07 Nov, 2026
Pakistan rowers earn 5 gold medals, WAPDA claim 2 gold and 1 silverAbdul Jabbar FaisalRAWALPINDI: The 11th National Indoor Rowing Championship got underway today (November 7, 2026) at the Army Multipurpose Hall, Rawalpindi, as the three-day national event is being organized by Pakistan Rowing Federation (PRF).Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy, WAPDA, Police, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Sindh Rowing Association (SRA), Karachi Boat Club (KBC), and Islamabad Rowing Association are taking part. Elite and emerging athletes, both men and women, displayed outstanding strength, skill and determination. Seven events were held on the opening day.Results (Day-1):Pakistan Army: 5 GoldWAPDA: 2 Gold, 1 SilverPakistan Navy: 3 SilverHEC: 2 Silver, 2 BronzeKBC: 1 Silver, 1 BronzeSindh Rowing Association: 2 BronzePolice: 2 Bronze
CRICKET - Physically Handicap 07 Nov, 2026
Abdullah AsjadRAWALPINDI: The second phase of the National Physical Disability Cricket Championship will commence in Rawalpindi on Sunday at Ayub Park cricket ground, featuring four teams, including hosts Rawalpindi.The participating teams in this phase are Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Sialkot, and Faisalabad. The winner of this stage will face Peshawar, the champions of the first phase, in the semi-final.According to the Pakistan Physical Disability Cricket Association, Secretary General Ameer-ud-Din Ansari, all arrangements for the second phase of the championship have been completed. All matches will be played at Ayub Park Cricket Ground in Rawalpindi.A total of six group matches, along with the first semi-final, will be played during this phase. The semi-final is scheduled for November 11. Two matches will be played on the opening day on Sunday. In the first match, Islamabad will take on Faisalabad, while the second match will see Sialkot face hosts Rawalpindi.It is worth mentioning that Peshawar emerged victorious in the first phase of the championship. They will now await the winner of the Rawalpindi phase for the first semi-final.
PCB includes four players in Test squad for Sri Lanka Series
Rawalpindi (faisal): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) added 4 players including all-rounder Aamir Jamal, rookie pacer Ali Shabbir, batter Mohammad Tayyab Arif and pace bowler Saqib Khan in Pakistan’s Test squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.Tayyab, Ali and Saqib have received maiden Pakistan call-ups. They also featured in the Patron’s XI v Sri Lanka practice match at the Islamabad Club from 4-6 November. Ali Usman and Abdullah Fazal have been released from the Test squad.Aamir, who has played nine Tests, three ODIs and six T20Is for Pakistan, was recently player of the final in President’s Trophy Grade-I, where his bowling figures of seven for 32 and 55 with the bat turned the tables in favour of eventual winners Markhor IT Solutions. He also led Lahore Whites in the opening round of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Gold and snapped three wickets while scoring 74 and 23.Right-hand batter Tayyab also impressed in the Departmental first-class tournament where he led Kingsmen Academy and scored 727 runs in seven matches at an average of 66.09 including three centuries in his maiden season. 19-year-old fast bowler Ali has played eight first-class matches and taken 22 wickets. He also picked up three wickets against Sri Lanka.Saqib played an instrumental role in Karachi Blues’ title run in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2025-26 by taking 47 wickets in nine matches at an average of 20.60 with a best of seven for 34. The first Test match will begin on Monday, 9 November at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.Pakistan Test squad (16): Babar Azam (captain), Aamir Jamal, Ali Shabbir, Arafat Minhas, Azan Awais, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ghazi Ghori (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Suleman, Mohammad Taha, Mohammad Tayyab Arif, Razaullah, Saad Baig (wicketkeeper, Salman Ali Agha, Sameer Minhas, Saqib Khan and Saud Shakeel.
J-60 Junior: Phasin Sinchalong and Chiu Kwan win Singles Titles
Islamabad (Sports Reporter) Phasin Sinchalong of Thailand and Chiu Kwan Nina Wang of Hong Kong were crowned Boys’ and Girls’ Singles Champions, respectively, at the J-60 Bard Foundation Junior World Tennis Championships Islamabad-2026, following impressive victories in their respective finals at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad on Saturday.In the Boys’ Singles Final, Thailand’s Phasin Sinchalong delivered a dominant performance to defeat China’s Haoxuan Xu in straight sets, 6–2, 6–2, securing the championship title.In the Girls’ Singles Final, Chiu Kwan Nina Wang of Hong Kong displayed remarkable determination to overcome Russia’s Victoria Gruntova in a three-set encounter, winning 2–6, 6–4, 6–1 to claim the Girls’ Singles crown.The championship brought together 58 promising junior players, comprising 36 boys and 22 girls, representing 14 countries: Russia, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Serbia, Australia, Spain, Canada, Belarus, Sweden and Pakistan.Sunday (Schedule):Girls’ Doubles Final: 11:00 am Boys’ Doubles Final: 02:00 pm
BADMINTON - National 06 Nov, 2026
Islamabad (PR): Mohammad Ali Larosh and Mahoor Shahzad of Pakistan Wapda clinched the Single title. Raja Zulqarnain Haider (Army) and Azeem Sarwar of Wapda won the Men's Doubles title. In the Women doubles Ammarah Ishtiaq & Alja Tariq took the title. In the Mixed Doubles Final Shoaib Riaz and Alja Tariq of Army won the title. Syed's Mehreen Sajid Coordinator to Prime Minister (IPC) was the chief guest of final ceremony and she distributed the trophies and cash prizes amongst the finalists. Results of finals are as under:Men Singles Final Muhammad Ali Larosh (Wapda) beat Shoaib Riaz (Army) by 15-07, 15-11Women Singles Final Mahoor Shahzad (Wapda) beat AmmarahIshtiaq (Army) by 15-9, 10-15, 15-7Men Doubles Final Azeem Sarwar (Wapda) & Raja Zulqarnain Haider (Army) beat Yasir Ali &Rai Abdul Manan (Army) by 21-5, 15-15, 15-13Women Doubles Final Ammarah Ishtiaq & Alja Tariq (Army) beat Zubaira Islam (Wapda) &Umama Usman (SNGPL) by 15-5, 15-11Mixed Doubles Final Shoaib Riaz & Alja Tariq (Army) beat M Ali Larosh & Zubaira Islam (Wapda) by 15-8, 5-15, 15-10
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