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Abdullah Asjad ISLAMABAD (November 7, 2021):-Kazakhstan reached to top with four gold medals in the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Pakistan Open International Taekwondo (G-1) Championship 2021 at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad. Croatia remained second with two golds while Oman and Egypt claimed each one gold medal in the international fixture. Pakistan lifted five silvers and a dozen bronze medals in the G-1 International Taekwondo Championship 2021. Results Male Events: Under-68 Kg (Feather Weight) Gold: Glasnovic (Croatia) Silver: Zain Hikmatullah (Afghanistan) Bronze: Mohammad Othman (Jordon) Bronze: Eyad Barakat (Egypt) Under-54 Kg (Fin Weight) Gold: Omer Sharaky (Egypt) Silver: Tenzeel Hasanat (Pakistan) Bronze: Ahmed Jawad Zazai (Afghanistan) Bronze: Mohammad Atif Yaqoob (Afghanistan) Under-87 (Middle Weight) Gold: Ali Al Hashmi (Oman) Silver: Mohammad Ashraf  (Afghanistan) Bronze: Rahat Ullah (Pakistan) Bronze: Mohammad Iqbal (Pakistan)  Female Events: Under-57 Kg (Feather Weight) Gold: Glasnovic Nikita (Croatia) Silver: Noor Rehman (Pakistan Green) Bronze: Aleem Anusha (Pakistan Air Force) Bronze: Aqsa Shafqat (Pakistan WAPDA) Under-46 Kg (Fin Weight) Gold: Aidana Yedibayeva (Kazakhstan) Silver: Asifa Ali (Pakistan) Bronze: Esha Safdar (Pakistan) Bronze: Samrah Bibi (Pakistan)  Under-62 (Light Weight) Gold: Zahadyra Khairullina (Kazakhstan) Silver: Diana Absenove (Kazakhstan) Bronze:  Iqra Javed (Pakistan) Bronze:  Zoya Sabir (Pakistan) Under-49 (Fly Weight) Gold: Nuray Bauyrzhanova (Kazakhstan) Silver: Iram Ali (Pakistan) Bronze: Kainat Kainat (Pakistan) Bronze: Ravina Rasheed (Pakistan) Under-73 (Middle Weight) Gold: Cansel Deniz (Kazakhstan) Silver: Ghulam Fatima (Pakistan) Bronze: Asia Iqbal (Pakistan) Bronze: Ayesha Sajid (Pakistan)

Abdullah Asjad ISLAMABAD (November 7, 2021):-Croatia have won two gold medals while Pakistan earned a single silver medal in the ongoing Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Pakistan Open International Taekwondo (G-1) Championship 2021 at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad on Sunday. Results Male Events: Under-68 Kg (Feather Weight) Gold: Glasnovic (Croatia) Silver: Zain Hikmatullah (Afghanistan) Bronze: Mohammad Othman (Jordon) Bronze: Eyad Barakat (Egypt) Under-54 Kg (Fin Weight) Gold: Omer Sharaky (Egypt) Silver: Tenzeel Hasanat (Pakistan) Bronze: Ahmed Jawad Zazai (Afghanistan) Bronze: Mohammad Atif Yaqoob (Afghanistan)  Female Events: Under-57 Kg (Feather Weight) Gold: Glasnovic Nikita (Croatia) Silver: Noor Rehman (Pakistan Green) Bronze: Aleem Anusha (Pakistan Air Force) Bronze: Aqsa Shafqat (Pakistan WAPDA) Under-46 Kg (Fin Weight) Gold: Aidana Yedibayeva (Kazakhstan) Silver: Asifa Ali (Pakistan) Bronze: Esha Safdar (Pakistan) Bronze: Samrah Bibi (Pakistan)  

Abdullah Asjad ISLAMABAD (November 5, 2021):-The 3-day Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Pakistan Open International Taekwondo Championship (G-1) will start from Saturday (November 6, 2021) at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad, as the players from all participating countries have arrived in the capital city of Pakistan. According to an official of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF), the competitions will start in the morning while the opening ceremony will take place at 5:30 pm. Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Dr Fhemida Mirza will grace the opening ceremony as chief guests. Also, high dignitaries of sponsors, top officials of Pakistan Taekwondo and IPC ministry will be in the grand opening ceremony. The diverse culture of the different areas of the country will be presented during the wonderful and colourful evening of taekwondo lovers. All the arrangements have been given final touches and the stage is ready for the prestigious taekwondo fixture of the world. On Friday, the athletes of various countries held their training sessions in the morning and evening at the joint hall of championship showgrounds under the control of their respective coaches and officials. Over 550 players, officials, technical referees and judges from different countries will be the part of COAS Pakistan Open Taekwondo International Championship 2021. Besides hosts Pakistan, Afghanistan, Albania, Nepal, Jordon, Kazakhstan, Oman, Egypt, Iran, Turkey, Morocco, United Arab Emirates (UAE), El-Salvador, Croatia, and WT Refuge Team will fight for 16 gold medals. PTF official said: We have international standard equipment to meet the international challenges and PTF is capable of staging such a great event in future too. Our aim is to promote the game and highlight the positive image of Pakistan across the world through sports. We have a lot of support from the ministry IPC and the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) to organize this event. Responding to a question he divulged that PTF had also invited India for this event but they did not respond. “India has good taekwondo players, especially girls. Anyhow, we sent invitations to all countries. Many countries are not coming for this event owing to the airfares that have gone high due to covid-19. We have enough entries and a large number of players and officials will be in Islamabad for the mega taekwondo showpiece, “he said.  Sponsors played a vital role in organizing the mega event including Combaxx Sports, Fruit Nation, Go Petroleum, Bank Islami, The Bank of Punjab, Nayyab Labs, Korean Embassy, Islamabad Serena Hotel and Shangrilla Resorts.

Abdullah Asjad ISLAMABAD (November 3, 2021):-The players and officials of 7 countries have arrived in the capital city Islamabad to take part in the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Pakistan Open International Taekwondo Championship that will commence from November 6, 2021 at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad under the banner of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation. According to an official of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF), the players from Oman, Jordon, Kazakhstan, Egypt and El-Salvador landed at Islamabad International Airport where the top officials of the federation welcomed the guests and guided them to their hotels. Also, the officials of Iraq and Nepal including match referees have also arrived in Islamabad. Oman's squad consisted of four players and an official. Besides hosts Pakistan 15 countries will participate in the international taekwondo fixture and will fight for the top honour. Sixteen gold medals will be decided in male and female competition during the three-day prestigious Marshall Art event. Besides hosts Pakistan, Afghanistan, Albania, Nepal, Jordon, Kazakhstan, Oman, Egypt, Iran, Turkey, Morocco, United Arab Emirates (UAE), El-Salvador, Croatia, and WT Refuge Team will take part in the championship 2021. Over 550 including players and officials will be the part of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Pakistan Open International Taekwondo Championship (G-1).  

Sports Reporter ISLAMABAD (November 2, 2021):-Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF) decorated the venue of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Pakistan Open International (G1) Taekwondo Championship, which will be started from November 6, 2021 at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad. There are beautiful banners all around the international standard hall that has the capacity of ten thousands spectators. “The flags of all participating countries will be waved along with other colourful banners of sponsors. Almost all arrangements have been given final touches, “said an official of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF). “We have established an international standard media center aiming to provide all facilities to the local and international journalists including internet, computer, printer and fax. A separate IT room will be at the venue for players and officials. Foreign journalists will visit Islamabad to cover this mega event, “official further said.  

ABDUL JABBAR FAISAL Islamabad (November 1, 2021):-As many as 419 international and national athletes will take part in the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Pakistan Open International Taekwondo Championship (G-1), which will be kicked off from November 6, 2021 at Liaquat Gymnasium Islamabad, this was revealed by president, Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF) Col (Retd) Wasim Ahmed in a press conference at a local hotel on Monday. While unfolding the details of the international event, he further told journalists that 375 national male and female local players would be competing in the different disciplines. “Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Dr Fhemida Mirza will be chief guest on the opening ceremony on November 6, as all the arrangements have been given final touches and me and my team will make the event historical. Around 125 international players and technical officials will be in Islamabad for this mega event. Besides hosts Pakistan, Afghanistan, Albania, Nepal, Jordon, Kazakhstan, Oman, Egypt, Iran, Turkey, Morocco, United Arab Emirates (UAE), El-Salvador, Croatia, and WT Refuge Team will fight for 16 gold medals, “he added. “We have international standard equipment to meet the international challenges and PTF is capable of staging such a great event. Our aim is to promote the game and highlight the positive image of Pakistan across the world through sports. We have a lot of support from the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) and Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) to organize this event. I thanked all the people , especially our sponsors, “head of the federation further added. Responding to a question he divulged that PTF had also invited India for this event but they did not respond. “India has good taekwondo players, especially girls. Anyhow, we sent invitations to all countries. Many countries are not coming for this event owing to the airfares that have gone high due to covid-19. We have enough entries and a large number of players and officials will be in Islamabad for the mega taekwondo showpiece, “he said.    He said that the young boys and girls mostly aged 18 and above would be going to participate in seniors’ fixtures. “International referees from Pakistan and abroad will be joined by various other International referees for the smooth conduct of this prestigious championship. PTF will deliver, in every sense, the warmest and friendliest COAS Pakistan Open International (G1) Taekwondo Championship in sincere spirit and genuine warmth in our beautiful capital Islamabad, “he viewed. He also acknowledged and appreciated the whole hearted support provided by the South Asian President Omar Saeed. Sponsor’s played a vital role in facilitating the event. I would like to thank all my sponsors’ Combaxx Sports, Fruit Nation, Go Petroleum, Bank Islami, The Bank of Punjab, Nayyab Labs, Korean Embassy, Islamabad Serena Hotel and Shangrilla Resorts. “The athletes will compete for gold and glory across 16 male and female different medal categories, “he concluded.

Sports Reporter ISLAMABAD (October 30, 2021):-Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Pakistan Open International (G1) Taekwondo Championship will be held in the first week of November 4 to 8, 2021 at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad under the banner of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF). Young people mostly aged 18 and above are going to participate in Senior Male and Female Khyrougi Event. Pakistani National and International Referees will be joined by a various other International Referees for the smooth conduct of this prestigious championship. Commenting on the preparations of the event, President Pakistan Taekwondo Federation Lt Col (Retd) Waseem Ahmed, said that PTF would deliver, in every sense, the warmest and friendliest COAS Pakistan Open International (G1) Taekwondo Championship in sincere spirit and genuine warmth in our Beautiful Capital Islamabad. He emphasized that such events are beneficial for the professional development of our officials/ athletes. These events improve the organizational skills of National Sports Federations, ultimately creating a better image of the beloved country. He added that I would also like to mention here the support given by the Chief of Army Staff and his office, not only in encouraging the proposal in initial stage but also by providing assistance so that better ties can be developed with other countries through the sports diplomacy. In line with the vision of Prime Minister of Pakistan, through sports positive image of the country can be enhanced. Likewise, such events also endorse the continuous efforts of Minister IPC Dr Fahmeeda Mirza and Pakistan Sports Board to bolster sports tourism in the country. Chief, Pakistan Olympic Association has expressed delight about the event, hoping it will be a good precedent for the other federations/associations and hopefully Pakistan will get to host more such international sporting events. Last but not the least, I must acknowledge and appreciate the whole hearted support provided by the South Asian President Omar Saeed. Sponsor’s played a vital role in facilitating the event. I would like to thank all my sponsors’ Combaxx Sports, Fruit Nation, Go Petroleum, Bank Islami, The Bank of Punjab, Nayyab Labs, Korean Embassy, Islamabad Serena Hotel and Shangrilla Resorts. As many as 550 athletes will compete for gold and glory across 16 (Male/Female) different medal categories. In this regard Secretariat Office will also organize the Media Briefing on 1st Nov 2021 Monday at 2:30 PM at Kehkashan -2, Serena Hotel Islamabad. All the journalists are cordially invited to attend this briefing.

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD (October 29, 2021):-Pakistan Judo Federation (PJF) celebrated the World Judo Day on October 28, along with holding the 9th Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inter-District Judo Championship that held Lala Rafique Sports Arena on Thursday under the aegis of District Government and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Judo Association. Former Sports Minister and Senior Vice President Pakistan Olympic Association Syed Aqil Shah was the chief guest on this occasion. President Sports Writers Association KP Ijaz Ahmad Khan, District Sports Officer Tehseen Ullah Khan, Administrator Peshawar Sports Complex Syed Jaffar Shah, Vice President Pakistan Judo Federation (PJF) Masood Ahmad, officials, players were also present during the World Judo Day celebration falling on October 28 with a theme “Solidarity”. “We have proven that with unity and solidarity, we can overcome any obstacles, '' Syed Aqil Shah in his address to the ceremony said. Whether individually or as a team, judokas worldwide proved that solidarity is not just a notion, Aqil Shah added. Earlier, in connection with World Judo Day, the KP Inter-District Women and Men Judo Championship was organized jointly by District Sports Officer Peshawar, PJF wherein Lakki Marwat won Women title by winning three gold medals and three silver medal, Peshawar took second with one gold, three silver medal and Abbottabad got one gold, one silver and two bronze medals. In the Men's, Peshawar won the title with three gold medals, one silver and two bronze medals, followed by Charsadda with two gold and two silver medals and Khyber took three silver and one bronze medal. In the Peshawar took first position, followed by Charsadda with two gold medal and as many silver medals, Malakand took third position with two gold medal and one bronze medal. Nowshera and Mardan took one silver medal each while Khyber took three silver medals and one bronze medal, Bajaur took two bronze medals. In the Women Lakki took, Peshawar and Abbottabad took first, second and third position respectively while Kohat with one gold and one silver took fourth position and Mansehra took fifth position by winning two bronze medals. In the -40kg weight of the Women Category, Haseen of Kohat won gold medal, followed by Urooj of Abbottabad and Nosheen of Mansehra, in the -44kg Umaria of Peshawar won gold medal, followed by Asfa of Lakki and Sana of Abbottabad, in the -48kg Nusrat of Lakki won gold medal, followed by Sadaf Riaz of Peshawar and Fiza of Kohat, in the -52kg Malika of Lakki Marwat won gold medal, followed by Adiha of Peshawar, in the -57kg Komal of Lakki Marwat won gold medal, Fatima of Mansehra and Ambar of  Abbottabad, in -63kg Asmat of Abbottabad won gold medal, followed by Guldasta of Lakki Marwat and Aysia of Mansehra. Results Men: -50kg Usman Charsadda, Jadran of Khyber, Umer Khan Peshawar -55kg Adil Malakand, Ahmad Shah Peshawar, Shakir Khyber -60kg Waheed Peshawar, Salman Charsadda, Tariq of Malakand -66kg Mohsin Malakand, Adnan Nowshera, Amir Hanif Peshawar -73kg Imran Peshawar, Abdul Rauf Mardan, Fahad Khyber -81kg Aziz Charsadda, Umar Khyber, Awais Bajaur -90kg Jawad Peshawar, Nadeem Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Hamza Khyber As per the directions of Pakistan Judo Federation, all its units celebrated the day and cutting cakes. 1)   Islamabad Judo Association was very much excited to celebrate that moment. IJA, along with its senior coach Imran Durrani, organized the event in which the school students participated too and cut the cake. They Celebrate World Judo Day 2021 in Different Areas in Islamabad. He said that as a family we will celebrate all events with IJF. At the last, they distribute the certificate among the participants. At this moment South Asian Gold Medalist Hamid Ali also was there. 2)   On the instructions of PJF, Sindh Judo Association organized an event at World Judo Day at Gymnasium Sir Syed University Karachi. The Registrar of the University Commodore (Retd) Syed Sarfarz Ali and Secretary of Sindh Judo Association Mohammad Rafique and all their Judokas participated in the event. A lot of male and female Judokas took part enthusiastically in the celebration of Judo World day. 3) Punjab Judo Association Organized 32th Punjab Inter District Judo Championship on the day of World Judo Day Asif Iqbal President and Qamer Shakeel of Punjab Judo Association was present at the occasion and cut the cake. 4) In Faisalabad, the day was celebrated by Faisalabad Judo Association by organizing Judo Championship and cut the cake. A lot of male and female Judokas took part enthusiastically in the celebration of Judo World day. The players were informed about Judo's history on this occasion.

Sports Reporter KARACHI (October 29, 2021):-Pakistan JiuJitsu top athletes will represent Pakistan in the World Championship that will be kicked off from November 3, 2021 in Abu Dhabi.  According to an official, the World JuJitsu Championhip is going to be held in Abu Dhabi from November 01 to 11, 2021 in which the top athletes of World will show their game skill in the 11-day fixture. Zulfiqar Ali will be team Manager cum Coach in the event and team players Mohammad Ali Rashid, Dilawar Khan Sunan, Mohammad Yousaf Ali, Mohammad Rohaan Khan, Isra Wasim and Hurmat Mansoor will represent Pakistan in the championship and Tariq Ali will lead the Team as head of Delegates and he will also represent PJJF/Pakistan during World congress 2021 at Abu Dhabi. Khalil Ahmad Khan, President, Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation, expressed hope that our players, as always, would succeed in brightening the name of the country and the nation.

Sports Desk ISLAMABAD (October 28, 2021):-Every year, October 28 is a special date for the international judo community, a day of celebration of our sport, on the birthday of our founder, Jigoro Kano Shihan. In 2021, on World Judo Day, we celebrate judo under the theme of SOLIDARITY. We have proven that with unity and solidarity, we can overcome any obstacles: we have managed to organize safe and fair competitions, including a successful World Championship and Olympic Judo Competition and we kept the International Judo Family together. Working as a team, creating fair conditions in a reliable environment yielded together the judo community and I am sure that this made us all stronger. Whether individually or as a team, judokas worldwide proved that solidarity is not just a notion. The International Judo Federation created and implemented a number of projects which would have not been possible without solidarity: judo in refugee camps, the Olympic Judo Refugee team, the first ever online Judo Festival, challenges for the young and older judoka equally, sustainability related projects. Our goal was to stay connected and support each other, to show that we are a united family and we will not leave anyone behind! One of the best judo moments of Tokyo 2020 was the first ever Olympic Mixed Team event, where solidarity and team spirit prevailed in an exceptional manner. I strongly believe that this unforgettable day shaped the hearts and minds of many young judoka, who now know without any doubt that nothing is impossible and together we can achieve outstanding performances. Today, I would like to wish all judokas in the world a Happy World Judo Day, lots of health and success in all their endeavors! I would like to congratulate all athletes, coaches, the IJF member National Federations and Continental Unions, as well as the IJF Executive Committee, the IJF Commissions and staff for their work and results.