Islamabad (PR): Pakistan stormed into the final of the ITF Asia 12 & Under Team Competition – South Asia 2026 after defeating Sri Lanka 2–0 in the semifinal.The Pakistan team produced a commanding performance, winning both singles matches to secure a comprehensive victory. With this convincing win, Pakistan will now face arch-rival India in the final tomorrow, aiming to clinch the championship title.Singles 1:Mohammad Aayan beat Seneviratne Kashya : 3-6, 1-6Singles 2: Mohammad Ibraheem Hussain Gill beat Akbar Zacharia 7-6, 4-6, 2-6

Islamabad (Sports News):World Climbing has confirmed that the 2026 season will feature the richest prize purse in the history of the sport, with a total net prize money allocation of €850,000 across the 13 events of the World Climbing Series. The gross total is set to exceed €1 million, marking a significant milestone for the organisation.The increase more than doubles the €374,400 distributed in 2024, underlining the continued growth of Climbing and the shared commitment to supporting athletes at the highest level.A COLLECTIVE EFFORTThe record-breaking prize pool is the result of a joint effort between World Climbing and all Local Event Organisers (LOCs), whose continued commitment plays a key role in delivering events at the highest level.This collaborative model highlights the essential contribution of organisers in supporting the growth of the sport worldwide, ensuring that athletes benefit directly from its ongoing development.ENHANCED REWARDS PER MEDAL EVENTFor the 2026 season, each individual medal event will offer €20,000 in prize money, a substantial increase from €11,700 in 2024. The 2025 season acted as a transition phase, with select events already adopting the higher prize structure.Prize money will continue to be distributed among the top eight athletes – covering all finalists in Boulder and Lead, and all quarter-finalists in Speed. This system, introduced in 2021, expanded the previous model that only rewarded the top six.UPDATED DISTRIBUTION MODELThe World Climbing Athletes’ Commission developed and approved a standard table of prize money distribution which now serves as the official reference for World Climbing events. Following the submission and implementation from the athletes, the table sets out the percentage prize money won by the top eight competitors at each event.1st place: 30% or € 6,0002nd place: 20% or € 4,0003rd place: 14% or € 2,8004th place: 10% or € 2,0005th place: 8% or € 1,6006th place: 7% or € 1,4007th place: 6% or € 1,2008th place: 5% or € 1,000A SEASON-WIDE STRUCTUREAcross the 2026 calendar, a total of 38 individual medal events will be held, accounting for €760,000 of the overall prize pool. An additional €90,000 will be distributed across nine Speed Relay events, each offering €10,000.This structure ensures consistent and meaningful rewards across all disciplines and formats featured in the World Climbing Series.

Islamabad (faisal): The Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) announced Combined Training Camp for U-17 and U-18 National Teams on 18 April 2026 at the Pakistan Sports Board Coaching Centre, Islamabad. This camp has been organized as part of the Federation’s strategic preparations for upcoming major international volleyball events.The junior teams are being prepared for two highly important international competitions, including the AVC Boys’ U18 Volleyball Championship, scheduled to be held from 12 to 18 July 2026 in Manama, Bahrain, and the FIVB Boys’ U17 World Championship, which will take place from 19 to 29 August 2026 in Doha, Qatar. These championships provide an excellent platform for young Pakistani players to showcase their talent at the international level and gain valuable exposure.In addition to the junior team commitments, the year 2026 is equally significant for the senior national team, which is set to participate in two major international events: the CAVA Championship, scheduled from 03 to 10 July 2026 in Lahore, Pakistan, and the prestigious Asian Games, to be held from 19 September to 04 October 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.To further strengthen preparations and identify top talent, the Pakistan Volleyball Federation will also organize the 55th National Volleyball Championship from 19 to 25 May 2026, which will serve as a key platform for player selection and performance evaluation.The Federation remains committed to the long-term development of volleyball in Pakistan through structured training programs, international exposure, and competitive opportunities at all levels. The ongoing training camp reflects PVF’s dedication to achieving excellence and bringing further international success to Pakistan.

Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: President Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) called on Ambassador of Sweden Alexandra Berg von Linde during her visit of PTF on Thursday.The meeting focused on finalizing arrangements for the upcoming visit of renowned tennis legend Björn Borg to Pakistan. Various aspects related to the visit, including engagements, logistics, and promotional activities, were discussed in detail to ensure a successful and impactful tour.President PTF expressed his sincere gratitude to H.E. the Ambassador for her time, support, and cooperation in facilitating this important visit. He emphasized that the visit of Mr. Björn Borg will play a significant role in inspiring young players and further strengthening sports relations between Pakistan and Sweden.The Pakistan Tennis Federation looks forward to welcoming the legendary player and making his visit a memorable milestone for the development of tennis in the country. (ends)#pakistantennis #swedeninpakistan🇸🇪🇵🇰 @swedeninpakistan @aisamqureshi @goshnoz

Camaden. USA (Sports Bulletin Report): The K2 Squash PSA Challenger 15K Championship 2026, presented by One World Squash, concluded successfully at K2 Squash Club, marking a significant milestone in the promotion of international squash in the United States. The prestigious Professional Squash Association (PSA) event brought together top-ranked players from around the world, reinforcing the growing global presence of squash and elevating its profile in North America.In the final, top seed Salman Khalil (EGY) delivered a commanding performance to defeat 8th seed Finnlay Withington (ENG) in straight games, winning 3–0. Khalil maintained control throughout the match, securing victory with scores of 11–8, 11–8, 11–7 in 36 minutes.With this triumph, Salman Khalil was crowned champion and awarded a prize of $2,850, while runner-up Finnlay Withington earned $1,800 for his outstanding performance during the tournament.The closing ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Sunny Rao, Sudhir Naik, and Ali Rezvi, along with Karamatullah Khan, Founder of One World Squash, and Tournament Director Muhammad Naveed Alam. The chief guests presented trophies and prizes to the finalists, marking the successful conclusion of a world-class championship.This internationally sanctioned PSA event was organized under the leadership of Tournament Director Muhammad Naveed Alam, an internationally recognized squash professional. His vision, expertise, and dedication played a pivotal role in bringing a global sporting event to the United States, further strengthening the nation’s standing in the international squash community.Expressing his gratitude, Tournament Director Muhammad Naveed Alam stated:“We are proud to have successfully hosted the first K2 Squash PSA Challenger 15K Championship. The level of competition was exceptional throughout, and we are thankful to all players, sponsors, officials, and fans for their support. Our goal is to continue promoting squash at the international level and to contribute to the growth of the sport in the United States.”On the occasion, CEO of K2 Squash, Mr. Kama Khan, also shared his remarks:“We are proud to have successfully hosted the first K2 Squash PSA Challenger 15K Championship. The level of competition was exceptional, and we are grateful to all players, sponsors, officials, and fans for their support.I would like to especially acknowledge Tournament Director Muhammad Naveed Alam, who managed every aspect of the event with great professionalism. His dedication, leadership, and international experience were instrumental in the success of this championship. We are fortunate to have such an accomplished professional working with us. With his expertise, we successfully organized our first-ever international PSA tournament.”As an internationally sanctioned Professional Squash Association event featuring global athletes and significant prize money, the championship demonstrated excellence in sports management, international collaboration, and community engagement. The tournament further contributed to the development of squash in the United States by fostering cross-cultural sporting exchange and providing a platform for emerging and elite players.The championship concluded on a high note, showcasing world-class squash and setting a strong foundation for future international events at K2 Squash Club. This landmark achievement underscores Muhammad Naveed Alam’s ongoing contributions to the advancement of squash at both national and international levels

Karachi (Sports News): Skipper Babar Azam anchored a clinical chase with 71 not out as Peshawar Zalmi stayed unbeaten in HBL Pakistan Super League 11 with an eight-wicket win over Quetta Gladiators in Match 23 at the National Bank Stadium on Tuesday.The win extended Peshawar’s lead at the top of the table with 13 points in seven games and took them within touching distance to the play-offs.Babar's measured knock off 51 balls laced with 10 boundaries guided Peshawar to 156 for two in 18.3 overs in pursuit of 155 set by the Quetta. This was also Babar’s 100th T20 half-century. Mohammad Haris provided the early impetus with 35 from 28 balls, while Aaron Hardie remained unbeaten on 18 to seal a comfortable victory with nine deliveries to spare.Earlier, HBL PSL debutant Mohammad Basit (4-0-36-3) and Sufyan Moqim (4-0-25-3) combined to skittle Quetta for 154 in 20 overs, with Hasan Nawaz top-scored for the Quetta with 37 from 35 balls hitting four fours in a stop-start innings that never quite found rhythm against Peshawar's disciplined attack.While chasing, Haris and Babar set off in a hurry with a 75-run opening stand inside the first nine overs. Haris dominated the early exchanges, taking the Quetta's new-ball pair for five fours and a six in his 28-ball stay before falling in the ninth over caught by Shamyl Hussain off the captain Saud Shakeel for 35.Babar then rebuilt with Kusal Mendis as the pair shared a 49-run second-wicket stand. The captain reached his half-century off 37 balls with seven boundaries and continued to find the rope at regular intervals as Peshawar inched closer to the target.Mendis fell for 21 from 19 balls in the 16th over caught by Usman Tariq off Alzarri Joseph but Hardie joined his captain to see the chase through with a composed cameo of 18 not out from 14 balls.Alzarri Joseph (4-0-32-1) and Saud Shakeel (3-0-23-1) were the only Quetta bowlers to take wickets on a tough evening for the Quetta attack.Earlier, having been put in to bat, Quetta lost Ahsan Ali for four in the very first over caught off Iftikhar Ahmed (4-0-20-1). Captain Saud Shakeel briefly steadied the innings with 16 from 13 balls before being run out by Farhan Yousaf via Iftikhar Ahmed in the fifth over.Rilee Rossouw and Hasan Nawaz then attempted to rebuild with a 23-run third-wicket stand before Sufyan Moqim struck in the eighth over, bowling Rossouw for 26. The left hander became the first foreign and fourth player overall to feature in 100 HBL PSL games.Mohammad Basit then accounted for Shamyl Hussain caught by Aaron Hardie for 12 in the 12th over to leave Quetta 86 for four.Khawaja Mohammad Nafay played a lone hand with 20 from 13 balls including a six but Sufyan trapped him leg-before-wicket in the 16th over with the score on 120 for six. Hasan, who had anchored the innings, fell to Basit for 37 in the 15th over before Tom Curran provided a late flourish with 15 from 10 balls.Quetta's lower order folded quickly with Basit returning to remove Curran and Joseph in the 19th over before Usman Tariq was run out off the final delivery to bring the innings to a close at 154 all out.Sufyan’s three-wicket haul brought him the laurel of becoming the first Pakistan bowler to take three or more wickets in five consecutive T20s. Apart from Basit’s three-for, Iftikhar Ahmed (4-0-20-1) continued his fine form with the ball.Scores in brief:Quetta Gladiators 154 all out, 20 overs (Hasan Nawaz 37, Rilee Rossouw 26, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay 20; Sufyan Moqim 3-25, Mohammad Basit 3-36)Peshawar Zalmi 156-2, 18.3 overs (Babar Azam 71 not out, Mohammad Haris 35, Kusal Mendis 21)

Islamabad (Sports News): The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and Beaconhouse School System today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalising a strategic partnership to develop structured football pathways at the school level and promote the sport among young players across Pakistan.The MoU was signed by PFF President Mohsen Gilani and Beaconhouse School System Chief Executive Officer Kasim Kasuri at a ceremony held at Football House in Lahore.Under the agreement, both organisations will collaborate to build a comprehensive grassroots ecosystem, focusing on structured player pathways, talent identification, coaching education, and competitive opportunities for students. The partnership will introduce inter-school football and futsal competitions across multiple age groups, alongside training camps, boot camps, and skill development programmes for both boys and girls.A key pillar of the collaboration is capacity building, with PFF set to deliver certification programmes for coaches, referees, and physical education teachers, as well as specialised training in fitness, performance, and team management. The initiative will also support the establishment of football academies at selected Beaconhouse campuses and provide technical guidance for infrastructure development.Talent identification will be conducted through leagues, camps, and evaluation programmes, with outstanding players recommended for advanced development pathways and scholarship opportunities at youth levels. The partnership will also emphasise values-based engagement, including leadership, resilience, wellbeing, and fair play.Speaking at the signing ceremony, Beaconhouse CEO Mr Kasuri said that Beaconhouse School System would stand shoulder to shoulder with the PFF at the school level and across youth football activities. He reaffirmed the institution’s full support to the federation, adding that Beaconhouse stands ready to contribute to international-level cooperation where required.“I believe football will be more popular in the coming years, and we are excited to sign this MoU that will help develop football coaches and players across all our campuses in the country,” said Mr Kasuri. “I am specially excited by the Football for Mental Health component of this partnership and I look forward to a mutually beneficial partnership.” PFF President Mohsin Gilani thanked the Beaconhouse CEO for the commitment, describing the partnership as a significant step in embedding football into Pakistan’s educational fabric and building a sustainable domestic talent pipeline.The two leaders exchanged gifts to mark the occasion, with President Gilani presenting Mr Kasuri with the official Pakistan national team shirt.As one of Pakistan’s largest private school networks, Beaconhouse brings extensive institutional reach across dozens of cities and hundreds of campuses, providing the PFF with structured access to young players at a formative stage of development. The partnership is expected to significantly strengthen grassroots systems and contribute to a more cohesive national football ecosystem.

Islamabad (faisal): Mikeal Ali moved in to the semifinal of the ongoing Subh-e-Nau ITF Pakistan Junior International Tennis Championship (Leg-II) at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad.Results::Boys Singles Quarterfinals: Mikaeel Ali Baif (PAK) bt Heran Zhang (CHN) 6-3,7-6(3); Ganuka Fernando (SRI) bt Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) 6-2,6-3; Abubakar Talha (PAK) bt Jayden Park(HKG) 6-3,7-5: Amir Mazari (PK) vs Hamza Roman (PAK) 3-3 DefGirls Singles Quarterfinals:  Varvara Rubtsova(RUS) bt Ai Teng(CHN) 6-3,5-7,6-1; Yijiia Wang(CHN) bt Yelizaveta Slepchenko (KAZ) 6-3,6-1; Zihan Feng(CHN) bt Safiia Urazalina (KAZ) 6-3,6-4; Zhiyu Zhou (CHN) bt Yitong Lu(CHN) 6-1,6-0Boys Doubles Quarterfinals: Zohaib Afzal Malik (PAK) / M.Yahya (PAK) bt Amir Mazari (PAK) / Ho Wan Yeung(HKG) 6-1,6-3; Jamie Chen (HKG) / Masamune Matsumoto(JPN) w/o Hamza Roman / Abubakar Talha (PAK); Ganuka Fernando(SRI) / Jayden Park(HKG) bt M.Afzal / Abdaar Ali (PAK) 6-1,6-0; Mikaeel Ali Baig(PAK) / Ahtesham Humayun(PAK) bt Ruoyu Hua (CHN) / Heran Zhang(CHN) 7-5,6-2Girls Doubles Quarterfinals: Yijiia Wang(CHN) / Yeanna Chowdhury (BAN) w/o Zihan Feng (CHN) / Haniya Aman Minhas(KSA); Varvara Rubtsova(RUS) / Safiia  Urazalina (KAZ) bt Yuliia Artiuhina (POL) / Zunaisha Noor (PAK) 6-0,6-1; Rino Shinden(JPN) / Srimuk (THA) bt Yitong Lu(CHN) / Yuriko Michihiro (JPN) 6-3,6-4; Ai Teng(CHN) / Zhiyu Zhou (CHN) bt Kiko Okuyama (JPN) / Eyu Yoshida (JPN) 6-4,6-2

Lahore (PR): Pindiz provides an update on Jalat Khan, who experienced a side strain during Pindiz vs Islamabad United encounter at Gaddafi Stadium on 4th April.Following medical assessment, the injury has been classified as low grade. He is currently under observation, and a fitness test later this week will determine his availability for the remaining matches.

Karachi (Sports News): Peshawar Zalmi extended their unbeaten run in HBL Pakistan Super League 11 with a 24-run win over Multan Sultans in Match 22 at the National Bank Stadium on Monday, maintaining their position at the top of the standings with 11 points from six matches.Multan Sultans were restricted to 172-8 in 20 overs in reply to Peshawar Zalmi’s 196-6 in 20 overs. Sufyan Moqim (4-0-30-3) and Iftikhar Ahmed (4-0-32-2) shared the wickets of Sultans’ top five batters to leave them in a puzzle.After Sultans opted to bowl, Zalmi’s Kusal Mendis anchored the innings with 68 from 40 balls hitting six fours and three sixes, while Mohammad Haris provided a blistering start with 38 from 17 deliveries as Peshawar posted 196 for six.Peshawar tore into the Multan attack through Haris who smashed three sixes and four boundaries at the top of the order. The opening batter took Mohammad Nawaz for 21 in the third over before nicking one to Josh Philippe behind the stumps.Babar Azam and Mendis then rebuilt with a measured 24-run stand before the captain fell for 18 in the eighth over, caught by Muhammad Shahzad off Nawaz as he attempted to break the shackles with the scoreboard reading 72 for two.Mendis continued to tick the scoreboard over alongside Farhan Yousaf who struck 30 from 22 deliveries including three sixes. The pair added 63 for the third wicket before Farhan hoicked one straight to Shan Masood at deep midwicket off Mohammad Wasim Jnr in the 15th over.Mendis brought up his half-century off 29 deliveries and continued to torment Multan’s attack before falling for 68 in the 18th over caught at long-on. He finished the outing with 309 runs to his name in the tournament.Mohammad Ismail (3-0-22-2) had struck four balls earlier to remove Michael Bracewell (14, 8b, 1x4, 1x6). Iftikhar then provided the late impetus with a 10 off five including a four and a six off Wasim Jnr in the 19th over before falling to Siddle (4-0-29-2) in the 20th, as Peshawar finished on 196 for six.In reply, Multan got off to a flying start through Sahibzada Farhan (17, 10b, 3x4s) and Steve Smith who added 30 for the opening wicket before Iftikhar struck in the third over to dismiss Farhan.Smith and Philippe then counter-attacked in style with Philippe racing to 32 from just 17 balls including six fours as the pair took Multan past 80 inside nine overs.The game swung decisively in the 10th over when Sufyan struck twice. Smith was the first to fall for 31 from 29 balls including three boundaries attempting a slog sweep. Two balls later, Philippe was trapped leg-before wicket for 32 playing across the line.Multan slipped from 85 for one to 86 for three and never quite recovered the required momentum.Ashton Turner (20, 13b, 2x4s, 1x6) and Shan added 37 for the fourth wicket before Sufyan struck again in the 14th over, bowling Turner for 20 through a sharply turning delivery that crashed into the leg stump.Shan fought hard with a 19-ball 35 including five fours but holed out to Samad off Iftikhar in the 16th over, leaving Multan needing 51 from 30 deliveries.Nahid then closed the door at the death, dismissing Arafat Minhas (4) caught by Babar Azam in the 17th over and completing his quota by having Mohammad Wasim caught behind for four in the two-run 19th over as Mendis took a stunning catch.Aamir Jamal accounted for Mohammad Nawaz (16, 16b, 1x4) in the final over as Multan finished on 172 for eight, 24 runs short of the target.Sufiyan, the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets, was named Player of the Match for his match-turning spell of three for 30.Scores in brief:Peshawar Zalmi 196-6, 20 overs (Kusal Mendis 68, Mohammad Haris 38, Farhan Yousaf 30; Mohammad Ismail 2-22, Peter Siddle 2-29)Multan Sultans 172-8, 20 overs (Shan Masood 35, Josh Phillipe 32, Steve Smith 31, Ashton Turner 20; Sufyan Moqim 3-30, Nahid Rana 2-24, Iftikhar Ahmed 2-32)Player of the Match: Sufyan Moqim (Peshawar Zalmi)Wednesday’s fixture: Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators at National Bank Stadium, Karachi; 7pm PKT