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BASKETBALL - National 23 Nov, 2023

National Basketball Championship: Army to meet WAPDA in final

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Pakistan Army will face Pakistan Wapda in the final of the National Men’s Basketball Championship 2023, which will be played on Friday at Government College University Lahore. Both teams won the semifinals on Wednesday quite comfortably. Army beat Lahore (84-58):In the first semifinal, Pakistan Army faced a formidable challenge from Lahore Division Basketball Team but emerged victorious with a scoreline of 84-58. At halftime, Army held a close lead of 38-23. Tughlab Ammar led the charge for Pakistan Army with an impressive 33 points, supported by Mohammad Shehbaz Ali (9 points) and Sheraz Aslam (9 points). Lahore's contributions came from Safi Khan (27 points), Ibtisam Murtaza (8 points), and Mohsin Mehtab (8 points). WAPDA beat PAF (80-51):The second semifinal witnessed Pakistan Wapda securing an impressive 80-51 victory over Pakistan Air Force. Leading 38-30 at halftime, Wapda showcased outstanding basketball skills, with Zainul Hassan (28 points), Mohammad Zahid Arif (16 points), and Mohammad Usman (15 points) steering their team to success. For Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Umair Jan scored 23 points, with Mohammad Akhter contributing 8 points and Ahmed Jan securing 7 points.A sizable crowd, including spectators such as Shahid Mirza, Tajamal Riaz, Umer Sardar, Mateen Akmal, Director of Sports at GCU Waseem Akhtar, PBBF Secretary General Khalid Bashir, Mohammad Azam Dar, and students of GC University, witnessed the thrilling matches officiated by referees Ghulam Mohammad Memon, Mohammad Alam, Gul Jamal, Umer Mohammad, Syed Adnan Ali, and Saadat Jehangir.

BASKETBALL - National 22 Nov, 2023

National Men's Basketball: Army, Lahore, PAF, WAPDA reach in semis

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Pakistan Army will take on Lahore in the first semifinal while PAF will vie against Wapda in the second semifinal of the National Men's Basketball Championship 2023 at Government College University (GCU) Lahore on Thursday.Army beat POF (93-48): In the first match of the day on Wednesday, Pakistan Army defeated Pakistan Ordinance Factories (POF) by 93-48. At half time, Army team was leading with a score of 54/30. The top contributors from Army were Imad (18 points), Mohammad Usman (14 points) and Tughlab (11 points). For team POF, Izharullah (18 points), Tayyab (13 points) and Mohammad Farooq (10 points) played well. The match was supervised by referees Gul Jamal, Naveed Ahmed Beeda and Adeel S Raza.PAF beat Faisalabad (111-62): The second match of the day saw Pakistan Air Force (PAF) outclassing Faisalabad by 111-62. At the half time, PAF had a huge lead of 51-19. The top scorers for PAF were Mehtab (23 points), Mohammad Akhtar (18 points) and Mohammad Zuhair (12 points). For Faisalabad, Gul Baaz (15 points), Usman Talib (15 points) and Faheem Sattar (9 points) contributed well. The match was supervised by referees Ghulam Mohammad, Mohammad Muddassar and Muazzam Naveed. WAPDA beat Lahore (77-62): The third contest of the day proved a thrilling encounter, where Pakistan WAPDA faced tough resistance from Lahore Division Basketball Team before winning the nail-biting clash 77-62. At half time, the score was 36-25 in favour of Wapda. The top contributors from Wapda were Mohammad Usman (26 points), Zain-ul-Hassan (20 points) and Amir Farooq (11 points). For team Lahore, Saboor Mehdi (16 points), Safi Khan (15 points) and Ahmed Abbas (14 points). The match was supervised by referees Syed Adnan Ali Shah, Umer Mehmood and Gul Jamal.Islamabad beat Pakistan Navy (62-54): The fourth match was won by Islamabad Basketball Team, who defeated Pakistan Navy by 62-54. At half time, Islamabad had a slight lead of 32-29. For team Islamabad, the top scorers were Ali Kazimi (22 points), Farhan Qayyum (17 points) and Haris Siddiqui (8 points). For Pakistan Navy, Zaiur Rehman (19 points), Babur Manan (10 points) and Mohammad Adnan (8 points). The match was supervised by referees Adeel S Raza, Ghulam Mohammad and Saadat Jehangir. Thursday’s Fixtures: 1st Semifinal: Army vs Lahore at 11:00 am 2nd Semifinal: PAF Vs Wapda at 12:30 pm.

BASKETBALL - National 15 Nov, 2023

Lahore to host National Men’s Basketball Championship 2023

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The National Men’s Basketball Championship 2023 will be held from November 20 to 24 at the Government College University Lahore under the banner of the Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF).According to the Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) Secretary General Khalid Bashir, top eight teams from around the country will be in action in the national men's basketball championship organised by Punjab Basketball Association, as all arrangements have been given final touches for the successful five-day national basketball fixture.“Top eight teams have been divided into two groups as Pool "A" comprises defending champion Pakistan Army, Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF), Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Faisalabad while WAPDA, Lahore, Pakistan Navy, and Islamabad are included in Pool "B". Four matches will be played every day during pool round matches in the championship as well as the top two teams of each group will qualify for the knockout round. The semi-finals will be played on November 23rd while the final of the championship will be played on November 24th”.The opening match of the championship starting from November 20th will be played between the defending champion Pakistan Army and Faisalabad, while Wapda and Islamabad, POF and PAF, Lahore and Navy will compete on the first day of the event.Schedule:Nov 20 (Day-1): Army vs Faisalabad; Wapda vs Islamabad; POF vs PAF; Lahore vs Navy.Nov 21 (Day-2): Army vs PAF; Navy Vs Wapda; Faisalabad Vs POF, Islamabad vs Lahore.Nov 22 (Day-3): POF vs Army; Faisalabad Vs PAF; Wapda Vs Lahore, Navy vs Islamabad. Nov 23 (Day-4): Semi FinalsNov 24 (Day-5): Final

BASKETBALL - National 26 Oct, 2023

Lahore clinches Inter-Division Basketball: Lahore lift title

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Lahore Division basketball team outplayed Islamabad by 100-59 in the final of the Inter-Division National Basketball Championship 2023 to win the title at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad. Military Attaché of the Embassy of Russia in Pakistan Col Surgey A Tyurin was the chief guest of the closing ceremony.The winners showed their aggregation in the whole match and garbed the final in a single-sided affair. Lahore spikers took the lead of 20 points till the half time of the decisive final by 52-32 points. Safiullah and Taimur Mehdi scored 21 and 14 points respectively for Lahore while from the Islamabad side Ashrab Butt scored 25 and Bakhtawar scored 7 points respectively. In the third position match, Faisalabad beat Peshawar by 55-43 points.

BASKETBALL - National 25 Oct, 2023

Islamabad to face Lahore in Inter-Division Basketball final

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Islamabad and Lahore division emerges victorious in the thrilling semifinal matches of the ongoing Inter-Division National Basketball Championship at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad. Basketball Federation (PBBF) Secretary General Khalid Bashir, Federal Basketball Association (FBBA) Secretary General Ouj E Zahoor, Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Deputy Director General Saeed Akhtar and other dignities were witnessed two exhilarating semifinal matches of the championship which held under the supervision of the Federal Basketball Association. The first semifinal featured a nail-biting showdown between the talented squads of Islamabad and Peshawar. The match had fans on the edge of their seats as both teams displayed exceptional skills and fierce determination. After an intense battle, it was Islamabad that emerged victorious with a final score of 67 to 59 points.Asharab Butt shone as the star player for Islamabad, leading his team with a remarkable 18 points. He was ably supported by Rizwan Khursheed, who contributed 12 crucial points. Peshawar's efforts were led by Abdul Wahab, who scored 14 points, and Mohammad Faisal, who added 13 more to their total.The second semifinal featured a dominant performance from Lahore, as they secured an easy win with a final score of 81 to 48 points against defending champion Faisalabad.Lahore's Safiullah was the standout player, contributing a staggering 22 points to his team's victory. Taimoor Mehdi also played a vital role with 17 points to his name. For Faisalabad, Usman Talib emerged as the top scorer with 11 points, followed closely by Hassan Tariq, who also added 11 points to the scoreboard.

BASKETBALL - National 24 Oct, 2023

Inter-Division Basketball Championship: Lahore reach semifinals

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Lahore division have qualified for the semifinal after defeating host Islamabad in the last leg of the Pool round of the ongoing Inter-Division National Basketball Championship Grade A here at Pakistan Sports Complex .According to the Federal Basketball Association (FBBA) Secretary General and championship organising secretary Ouj E Zahoor, Lahore division continued their winning streak and outclassed Islamabad with an impressive score of 78-50. Taimour Mehdi scored 14 and Safiullah scored 12 points for Lahore while Ashrab Butt scored 14 points for Islamabad. In the second match, the Peshawar Division showed their mettle, securing a fantastic victory with the support of Faisal Bakhtawar 18 points and Abdul Wahab 16 points against defending champion Faisalabad Division with a match score of 58-41.In the third match, Karachi brought their A-game to defeat Gujranwala with a score of 64-58 points while In a thrilling contest, Rawalpindi proved their prowess by defeating Hazara with a score of 88-42 points. Peshawar will battle it out against Islamabad in the first semifinal match while the second semifinal of the championship will be played between Lahore and Faisalabad.

BASKETBALL - National 23 Oct, 2023

Inter-Division Basketball: Faisalabad, Peshawar, Islamabad reach semifinals

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Besides, defending champion Faisalabad, Peshawar, and Islamabad advanced into the semifinals after winning the second consecutive pool round matches of the ongoing Inter-Division National Basketball Championship Grade A at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad on Monday.The Federal Basketball Association (FBBA) continued to deliver an exciting spectacle on the second day of the Championship Grade A, as four highly anticipated matches unfolded, each showcasing the incredible basketball talent of Pakistan.President Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) Brig (Retd) Mohammad Iftikhar Mansoor, International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Referee Instructor Abdul Karim Shakeb, Federal Basketball Association (FBBA) Secretary General Ouj E Zahoor, Azam Dar and other dignities were also present on the second day of the championship. In the opening match of day two, Faisalabad division once again demonstrated their prowess on the court by defeating Gujranwala with a final score of 59-42 points. Rana Bilawal scored 19 and Hanan Khan scored 15 points for winning team.The most thrilling match of the day unfolded in the final showdown between Rawalpindi and Islamabad. After the first quarter, Rawalpindi held a nine-point lead, scoring 20 points to Islamabad's 11. But as the game progressed, the Islamabad team slowly clawed their way back into the match. In an electrifying showdown, Islamabad triumphed with a score of 66-54, stunning the crowd with their comeback. Ashrab Butt scored 19 points and Bakhtawar Taimour scored 10 points for Islamabad division.The third match witnessed Peshawar taking on Karachi. Peshawar's team outsmarted their opponents, securing a 77-63 victory with their exceptional game play with the support of Muhammad Bilal scored 24 points and Abdul Wahab 21points. In the fourth match, Lahore showcased their dominance as they outclassed Hazara by a considerable margin, scoring 76 points against Hazara's 32.The day was a testament to the intense competition and the remarkable skill of the players in this championship. Fans and enthusiasts eagerly await the upcoming matches as the Inter-Division National Basketball Championship Grade A continues to captivate basketball enthusiasts across the nation.

BASKETBALL - National 22 Oct, 2023

Inter-Division National Basketball: Faisalabad, Islamabad post wins

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Defending champion Faisalabad, Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar have won their matches on the opening day of the Inter-Division National Basketball Championship Grade A, fans were treated to a series of electrifying matchups at Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad.The action-packed day featured four intense contests, showcasing the best basketball talent in Pakistan organised by the Federal Basketball Association (FBBA) under the supervision of the Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF).The first match of day one saw the defending champion Faisalabad division facing off against Karachi division, and it was Faisalabad that emerged victorious with a final score of 50-39, demonstrating their prowess on the court. Mohammad Usman Abbas scored 13 points and Hassan Bhatti scored 10 points from the winning team while Anas Asher scored 11 points for the Karachi division.The excitement continued in the second match as Peshawar clashed with Gujranwala. Peshawar's team displayed their dominance, scoring 80 points against Gujranwala's 63, securing a well-deserved win with the support of Abdul Wahab who scored 37 points. In the third match, Lahore went head to head with Rawalpindi, and it was Lahore that triumphed with a final score of 78-61, impressing the fans with their skillful gameplay.The day concluded with the Islamabad team taking on Hazara, and the contest was a spectacle of basketball finesse. Islamabad outclassed Hazara with a score of 70-54, marking a victorious end to the opening day of this highly anticipated championship. Rizwan Khurshaid scored 21 points for the winning side while Mohammad Atif scored 20 points for Hazara Division. Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Deputy Director General Chaudhry Saeed Akhtar, Director PSB Mohammad Faizan, Fida Mohammad Khan, Federal Basketball Association Secretary General Ouj E Zahoor, Head Coach Malik Riaz, Dr. Akhtar Nawaz Ganjera, Mohammad Azam Dar and a large number of fans have witnessed the matches on the opening day.

BASKETBALL - National 09 Oct, 2023

“FIBA Basketball for Good” Program Third Phase Concludes in Islamabad

Mohammad Azam DarISLAMABAD: The third phase of the FIBA Foundation's "Basketball for Good program" concluded on Monday with a resounding success, leaving a positive impact on the lives of over 90 girls from diverse schools held here at the Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex.The two-day event aimed to promote sports, teamwork, and empowerment among young girls held under the vigilant supervision of Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) Associate Secretary and Federal Basketball Association (FBBA) General Secretary, Ouj E Zahoor, the "Ball In Street" event marked the third segment of the FIBA Foundation's Basketball for Good program, following successful events in Multan and Lahore.National Coaches, Riaz Malik and Umer Mahmood, took the lead with their exceptional coaching skills. They were joined by an illustrious team of coaches, including Naveed Ahmed, Yasir Ghafoor, Yasir Mujtaba, and Prem Shehzad, who conducted informative sessions on coaching skills, training, modern techniques, and basketball games, inspiring the young participants to pursue their basketball dreams.The concluding ceremony witnessed esteemed guests, with Chairperson of Karim Khan Afridi Welfare Foundation (KKAWF) Cristina von Sperling Afridi, and President Federal Basketball Association (FBBA) Ejaz Rafi Butt, serving as the chief guests. Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) Associate Secretary Ouj E Zahoor, National Basketball Team Coach Riaz Malik, and other dignitaries also graced the event with their presence.As a symbol of achievement and encouragement, certificates were distributed among all the participants at the end of the coaching workshop. Additionally, basketballs were presented to the participating schools, fostering a continued love for the sport among the youth.The third phase of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Basketball for Good program in Islamabad exemplifies the transformative power of sports, promoting gender equality and empowerment among the younger generation. The organizers and participants alike hope to carry forward the spirit of unity, teamwork and dedication instilled during this memorable event.

BASKETBALL - National 16 Jun, 2023

Basketball News: Islamabad and WAPDA qualify for final

Islamabad beat Karachi Green, WAPDA outclass Lahore in Women’s Championship semifinalsSports Bulletin ReportKARACHI:-Islamabad and WAPDA qualified for the final of the National Women’s Basketball Championship after beating their opponents Karachi Greens and Lahore respectively 34-29, 70-20 here on Friday.In the first semifinal, Pakistan WAPDA outclassed Lahore 70-20, as Kainat was the topper with 29 points while Sherish and Amina contributed 10 and 7 points in the team’s total after completing all four quarters. Faryal, Feroze, and Hadiqa scored 5, 4, and 2 points for Lahore.Meanwhile, in the second semifinal, Islamabad’s women created history after defeating Karachi Green by 34-29 in a well-contest game. Asima, Amina, and Marium scored 13, 9, and 8 points respectively for the winners. Rida Noor was top scorer with 14 points while Hareem Zubair, and Yumna Sohani scored 9, and 2 points.