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SPORTS NEWS - School News 06 Jun, 2022

Karachi players retain Inter Divisional Women Softball Championship title

Sports Bulletin Report KARACHI:-Defending champions Karachi softball team defeated Hyderabad by 8 runs to win 7th Inter Divisional Women's Softball Championship at Public School Hyderabad under the auspices of Sindh Softball Association (SSA). In the final, Hyderabad scored 1 run in the first innings. In reply, Karachi scored 4 runs. Hyderabad team could not score any runs in the second innings. Karachi players showed excellent play in their second innings by scoring 5 more runs and increasing their total score to 9 by winning against Hyderabad by 8 runs to clinch the championship. Sabin, Mursaleen and Farasha scored two runs each for Karachi. Tulsi Meghwar scored one run for Hyderabad. Karachi's Zarlash Shakeel was declared the best player of the final. Earlier in the match for the third position, Larkana defeated Sukkur by 9 to win the bronze medal. Adina Hassan of Karachi was awarded Best Hitter, Mursaleen Pervez Catcher, Sobia of Larkana Pitcher and Tulsi Meghwar of Hyderabad was awarded Best Fielder. Special guests at the awards ceremony were New Ports Institute Chairperson Huma Bukhari, Softball Federation of Pakistan Chairperson Tehmina Asif, Sindh Olympic Association Secretary Ahmed Ali Rajput, Fruit Nation's Faisal Khan, Advance Lab's Faisal Qasim, SSA President Wasim Hashmi and Secretary Muhammad Zeeshan Merchant distributed trophies, medals, certificates and gifts among the players. Speaking on the occasion, Huma Bukhari said: “Inter-Divisional Championship has not only provided ample opportunities for the players to showcase their talents but also enhanced the spirit of mutual harmony, brotherhood and love between them. "I am sure that the players who show outstanding performance in the event can be a part of Sindh and Pakistan national softball team in future", she said. Huma Bukhari said the SSA provided an ideal environment in the field of play including accommodation, food and transport facilities to the players and officials of all the teams participating in the championship.

SPORTS NEWS - National 05 Jun, 2022

PCTSG determines to revive the traditional sports in Pakistan

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD:- Pakistan Council for Traditional Sports & Games (PCTSG) is keen to revive the traditional sports in all over the Pakistan, as a meeting of Pakistan Council Traditional Sports and Games held at National Library, Islamabad. The meeting was attended by the representative Councils from the four provinces, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK). According to an official, awareness about traditional sports and games, its documentations, orientation, training and competitions will be held across the country. The affiliated units will hold regular such activities at grass-root level. The sports teachers and other key stakeholders will be taken on board. The awareness campaign shall start with seminars, workshops and conference on line and physical mode. The first ever Sports Teachers’ Conference shall be held at Islamabad. The Private Schools Association of Islamabad and other stakeholders will jointly organize it. The sports teachers would also be taught about traditional sports games besides other important sports discipline like mountain sports, martial arts and importance of physical health and sports. Similar activities would be held across the country. Brig. Azam Effandi, Senior Vice President presented details about the actions taken by Pakistan Council for Trational Sports and Games (PCTSG). At this occasion Khalil Ahmed Khan, President, International Council for Traditional Sports and Games stressed the importance of revival of traditional sports and games and appreciated the efforts so far taken by Pakistan Council for Traditional Sports and Games. Syed Zeeshan Naqvi, President of Islamabad Council for Traditional Sports and Games also presented details about the activities being undertaken for revival of traditional sports at Islamabad. Mohamamd Tariq Abbasi, Abu Zafar Sadiq, Zofran, Abdul Wahid, Raja Azad, Faiza and other office bears of PCTSG were present at this occasion.

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 30 May, 2022

Thailand beat Pakistan 20-15 in the first match of Asia Rugby Div-II Championship

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE:-Thailand defeated Pakistan 20-15 in the first match of the Asia Rugby Division-II Championship 2022 at Punjab Stadium, Lahore Sunday night. Despite the defeat in the first match, Pakistan still have bright chances to qualify for Division-I, if they defeat Thailand in the second match, which will be played on June 1 at the Punjab Stadium, Lahore. At the moment Thailand's team is up by 5 points so the Pakistan need to earn a victory with a margin. Thailand scored penalties in the first half, followed by a try by the Pakistan team, which had a 7-to-6 edge at the halftime. Pakistan placed a lot of pressure on the Thailand team in the second half but missed some crucial chances of converting tries by Pakistani forwards. Luc Michel, Etienne Legrand, Sarut Janda, and Thanapong Punjpang scored tries for Thailand, while Ali Shahid and Khalid Hussain Bhatti scored tries for Pakistan. President Pakistan Rugby Union Arif Saeed, Secretary Salman Shaikh, Asia Rugby Chief Executive Johny Stavrinou, Media Manager Khurram Haroon, Tournament Director Ghaith Jalajel, Aitchison College Principal Michael Thomson, DG Sports Board Javed Chohan, Director Sports Board Hafeez Bhatti, and a large number of former rugby players were all present during the match. Meanwhile, the Thailand team had a very busy day in Lahore the next day of the first match. They started the day with a visit to the Historic Lahore Fort. According to the players, they have a great time in the fort. "I took several photos with the locals," a Thai player said. The team then went to a local shopping mall for some shopping, where they met with the general public and took some photos before returning to the hotel in the evening.

SPORTS NEWS - National 29 May, 2022

A Day Mixed Martial Arts Seminar concludes

Sports Bulletin Report KARACHI:-A one-day seminar for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) referees and judges was held under the banner of Sindh Mixed Martial Arts Association on Sunday at Karachi Center of Pakistan Sports Board that attended by officials from Hyderabad, Larkana and Mirpur Khas regions, besides Karachi. Also present were representatives of Sindh Police SSU Unit and Airport Security Force ASF. Distinguished guests of the event were Rehan Hashmi, Young Member National Assembly and Chairman Karachi MMA Association, President Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation Zulfiqar Ali, Chairman Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation Tariq Ali, Director Sports of Karachi University Rashid Ali Qureshi, Sharq Ali, Technical Director, Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation Zubair Khan, Vice President, Sindh Mixed Martial Arts Association; Imran Qasim Khan, Head Coach, Sindh Mixed Martial Arts Association; Secretary Daniel Khan and others were also present on the occasion. Course instructors were Abu Huraira and Dilawar Sanaan Khan while the closing ceremony was directed by renowned MMA commentator and journalist Waqas Raza. On this occasion, the President of the Federation Zulfiqar Ali said that the main purpose of the event was to elevate overall capabilities and knowledge base of local officials, make the local referees and judges aware of the international rules and regulations of mixed martial arts and to ensure the physical safety of the players.

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 28 May, 2022

Rugby: Hosts Pakistan keen to meet Thailand on May 29, 2022

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE:-Stage set to host Asia Rugby Division II Championship 2022 here at Lahore, said Arif Saeed President Pakistan Rugby Union (PRU) in a press conference, along with Asia Rugby Chief Executive Johny Stavrinou, Tournament Director Ghaith Jalajel, Secretary PRU Salman Shaikh, Pakistan Rugby team Head coach Gert Mulder, Pakistan national team Captain Hamad Safdar, Thailand head coach Withapong Jindasawat, Captain Patchraaphat Sornritchingchai, Chief Selector PRU Rizwan Malik. The manager of the Thailand rugby team Suti Meethavorn, Director Punjab sports board Hafeez Bhatti, Asia Rugby Media manager Khurram Haroon, PRU management were also present on the occasion. President PRU Arif Saeed welcomed the Thailand rugby team and management of Asia Rugby to the great city of Lahore. All arrangements have been completed to host Thailand here in Lahore. Pakistan Rugby Union is honored to host such a big event of Asia Rugby DIV II championship. We will host this event in a very positive manner as we have done many International events in the past. First test match between Pakistan and Thailand will be played on 29th May 2022 at 7.30 pm in Punjab Stadium while 2nd match on 1st June 2022 here at Punjab Stadium Lahore. He was hopeful that Pakistan team will play high quality rugby and has a good chance for qualifying for Div I. He said we are pleased to have the services of a high quality coach in the form of Gert Mulder from South Africa. Tournament Director who came from Jordan Ghaith Jalajel said that after Covid restrictions and 2019 this is Asia Rugby`s first 15 a Side ranking event. Pakistan national team captain Hamad Safdar said that our boys have trained really hard over the past three months and are hopeful of qualifying for Division I for the first time. Thailand Captain Patchraaphat Sornritchingchai said that we have a good experience playing in this sort of hot weather and are looking forward to this event.

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 25 May, 2022

Pakistan Rugby Union names 26-player team for Asian Rugby Championship

Fawad Asghar LAHORE:-Pakistan Rugby Union (PRU) has announced a 26-man national squad for upcoming Asian Rugby Division-II Championship. According to Secretary PRU Salman Shaikh, Chairman Selection Committee Rizwan Malik along with selectors Yahya Bhatti, Mohsin khan and Muzamil Wazeri finalized the team for international rugby regional fixture. The two ranking matches between Pakistan and Thailand will be played on the May 29 and June 1, 2022. Secretary Salman Shaikh said: “We welcome the Thailand rugby team to Lahore Pakistan and due to the significance of the tournaments we have hired the services of an experienced coach from South Africa Gert Mulder. He (Gert) has 35 years of experience in coaching rugby from school boys, first class club rugby to provincial level. Head coach Gert Mulder said: “I am very excited and honored to be appointed as Head Coach of Pakistan National team. I spent a month with Pakistan team and I saw huge talent and I hope that Pakistan team has a good chance to win and will perform well in the upcoming international competetions.” Names of players: Hamad Safdar (captain), Ahmed Waseem (captain), Ali Shahid (Line captain), Dawood Gill (Defense captain), Ali Khan, Anjum Sajjad, Mohammad Aqib Siddique, Arfan Ali, Arslan Mir, Israr Ahmed, Dawood Shah, Faisal Aslam, Kashif Khawaja, Khalid Bhatti, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Bilal AKbar, Mohammad Waqas, Mohammad Afzal, Mohammad Haroon, Mohammadf Imran, Moiz Shah, Umair Khan, Usama Aslam, Saad Arif, Shoaib Wadood Khan, Wasim Abass. Names of Officials: Gert Mulder (head coach), Umer Islam (Back Line coach), Mohammad Babar (Forward coach), Shakeel Malik (Defense coach), Jahangir Nawaz (Strength and conditioning coach) Mohammad Ehtasham (Medical Doctor) Mohammad Zia (Team Physio).

SPORTS NEWS - National 26 Apr, 2022

All Pakistan Basketball Tournament from May 30, 2022

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD:-Secretary, Federal Basketball Association (FBBA) Ouj-e-Zahoor revealed on Tuesday that All Pakistan Basketball Tournament would be played from May 30 to June 4, 2022 at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex under the banner of Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF). While talking to media persons he further added: “Federal Basketball Association is an affiliated unit of the Pakistan Basketball Federation and we organised Inter-Club Championship successfully at F-6 Malti Purpose Sports Center that won by SA Gardens. Now we will hold All Pakistan Basketball Tournament at Liaquat Gymnasium Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad from May 30 to June 4, 2022. Efforts are being made to invite all the affiliated units of Pakistan Basketball Federation for said tournament. All the participating teams will be accommodated in the hostel of Pakistan Sports Board (PSB). It is pertinent to add here that Pakistan Basketball Federation will provide all technical support for the event”. “Sports activities including basketball were suspended due to Corona virus pandemic for the last three years. This event will provide an opportunity to continue basketball activities at grassroots level as all the units of federation will prepare their teams. PBBF will select the players for national training camp for the effective participation in the forthcoming 14th South Asian Games to be organised by Pakistan in March 2023. We are also planning to hold coaches and referees clinics to upgrade their knowledge of the game before the South Asian Games 2023", he concluded.

SPORTS NEWS - Club News 23 Apr, 2022

SA Gardens wins Inter-Club Basketball Tournament

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD:-SA Gardens Club have won the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Municipal Corporation Islamabad (MCI) Ramadan Inter Club Basketball Tournament after beating United Kings Club by 40-27 points in the final at F-6, Multi Purpose Sports Center Islamabad on Friday night. Mohammad Aurangzeb and Junaid Khan produced sparking performance for SA Gardens in the final, as the Aurangzeb was the top scorer of the final with 14 points while his teammate Junaid shared 8 points in his team’s victory. Imam Din and Umer scored 8 and 6 points respectively from United Kings. Earlier, in the first semifinal, SA Gardens outplayed Bulls by 50-39 points. Safi contributed 12 points and remained on top at the scoring sheet for the SA Gardens. Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Irfan scored 9 and 8 points from Bulls. United Kings outclassed Reapers by 46-40 after an exciting contest in 2nd Semi-final. United Kings’ Mohammad Hamza was star player of the match by scoring 15 points. Mohammad Umer and Mohmmad Ali were top scorer with 13 points each from Reapers. Ouj-e-Zahoor, General Secretary, Federal Basketball Association announced on this occasion that All Pakistan Basketball Tournament would be organised from 30th May to 4th June 2022 at Islamabad. Efforts are being made to invite all the affiliated units of Pakistan Basketball Federation for top honour. “They will accept our invitation and participate in the top national basketball showpiece, “he hoped. During the tournament, top performers will be selected for the national training camp to be established for the 14th South Asian Games to be hosted by Pakistan in March next year 2023. Results 1st Semi Finals: SA Gardens Club beat Bulls Club by 50-39 points 2nd Semi Finals: United Kings Club beat Reapers Club by 46-40 points. Final SA Gardens Club defeated United Kings Club by 40-27 points.

SPORTS NEWS - National 22 Apr, 2022

PRU night camps in full swing for Asian Div-II Rugby Championship

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE:-The night camps to prepare the national team for the upcoming Asian Div-II Rugby Championship 2022 are in full swing under the supervision of the coach Malik Shakeel and Fitness trainer Jay here. According to an official of Pakistan Rugby Union (PRU), under the watchful eyes of the selection committee headed by Rizwan Malik and its three members Yahya Bhatti, Muzamil Wazeri and Mohsin Iqbal, the nights camps are being conducted in order to prepare the national team for the mega event. PRU Secretary Salman Shaikh said: “Pakistan has been given the opportunity to host the Div-II Rugby Championship by Asia Rugby. The participants of the event include host Pakistan, China, Taiwan and Thailand. PRU is in the process of hiring a foreign coach for this important ranking tournament." President of Asia Rugby Qais said: "I am really glad that rugby is back in Pakistan. We are all waiting for staging this event in Pakistan and try to make it a huge success." Names of players: Mohammad Waqas, Mohammad Israr, Mohammad Bilal, Anjum Sajjad, Mohammad Haroon, Irfan Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Sohail, Mohammad Mohsin, Waqar Younis, Waseem Abbas, Mohammad Afzal, Mohsin Shahzad, Aqib Siddique, Mohammad Mubeen, Amsal Khan, Mohammad Amir Butt, Muneeb Iftikhar, Bilal Khan, Abdul Baki, Waqar Bhatti, Ali Haider, Hammad Safdar, Saad Arif, Ali Khan, Faisal Aslam, Moiz Khalid, Kashif Khawaja, Ibrahim Khan Tareen, Dawood Shah, Suhaib Wadood Khan, Ahmed Ali, Ahmad Waseem, Ali Shahid, Sufyan Khan, Mohammad Imran, Arsalan Mir, Saaim Maqbool, Daud Gill, Khurram Shahzad Bhatti.

SPORTS NEWS - Club News 21 Apr, 2022

SCRUTINY OF CLUBS AND ELECTIONS OF KARACHI BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

Sports Bulletin Report KARACHI:-Karachi Basketball Association (KBA) affiliated units of Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBF) and Sindh Olympic Association (SOA) have mutually decided to conduct the scrutiny of all clubs of Karachi Basketball Association. Regarding the scrutiny process, a Committee has been constituted headed by Mohammad Asghar Baloch and Khurram Rafi Siddiqui & Advocate Daleep Singh will be member and secretary of committee respectively. All Basketball Clubs of Karachi Division are advised to complete their registration requirements with regard to registration of clubs and players etc to avoid any confusion and misunderstandings for the purpose. The Committee will start its proceedings of scrutiny in second week of May 2022. This Committee will also conduct elections of Karachi Basketball Association in due course of time. The exact date, time and place will be announced later on.