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SPORTS NEWS - School News 09 Mar, 2022

BARI IMAM SCHOOL WIN AHC-PCB GIRLS CRICKET CUP

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD:-The Mashal Modal School Bari Imam (MMSBI) have won the 6th AHC-PCB Girls’ Cricket Cup after beating Islamabad Modal School for Girls (IMSG)’ F-6/1 here at F-9 Cricket ground on Wednesday, as the tournament was played under the banner of Australian High Commission (AHC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that aimed to train the girls to enhance their game skills. In the final, IMSG scored 44 runs in 5 overs, as the Mashal School achieved their target in 4.4 overs. The four teams from different schools including Mashal Model School Bari Imam, SOS Children’s Village H-11, Islamabad Model School for Girls F-6/1 and Islamabad Model School for Girls I-9/1 Islamabad are the part of tournament. The girls attended a five-day coaching clinic in the lead-up to the competition conducted by PCB first class cricket coaches. On this occasion, Australia’s Chargé d’ Affaires, Bryce Hutchesson congratulated the girls and the schools on their participation and welcomed the continued support of the PCB for the annual AHC-PCB Girls’ Cricket Cup. “The Australian High Commission has been sponsoring girls’ cricket in Pakistan since 2016 to promote gender equality through sport. We began with a single annual tournament in Islamabad but have since expanded to Lahore and Karachi,” Hutchesson added. “Our countries share a passion for cricket, so we’re very pleased to support this event. Cricket and other sports can help tear down barriers and stereotypes. Every time these girls make some runs, take a wicket or hold a catch, they are taking a step towards greater equality,” he said. Hutchesson further said that High Commission was particularly happy to support the initiative during the Australian Cricket Team’s historic tour to Pakistan. “It’s an exciting time for cricket fans in both Australia and Pakistan. Cricket is one of the many bonds that bring our countries together,” he said. The Head of Women’s Cricket at PCB, Tania Mallick said: “On the auspicious occasion of the International Women's Day yesterday, with the Australian Cricket men's team playing in Pakistan after decades – it is a privilege to in collaborate with the Australian High Commission to organise this cricket event for underprivileged girls.” “The Australian High Commission with the support of PCB always played a vital role in promoting women cricket and investing in the empowerment of women in Pakistan. Such events can play an important role in the development and promotion of women cricket. We look forward to further strengthening our relationship,” she added.

SPORTS NEWS - Club News 05 Mar, 2022

Jhelum Stallions claim the title of Urtasker Football Championship 2022

Abdullah Asjad ISLAMABAD:-Jhelum Stallions overcame The Markhors 2-1 on penalty kicks in the final to lift the title of the 6th Urtasker Football Championship 2022 that held at Zaraj Football Ground, Giga Mall Islamabad on Saturday. A-day soccer event was sponsored by Burj Yaqub Jhelum, and in collaboration with World Group & Leisure Leagues. There were 12 pool matches among 8 teams, and the qualifiers played the semifinals and final. The other teams included Pindi Badshah, Black Panther, Digital Squad, New Yorkers, Urtasker Hawks, and Urtasker United. Ch. Ghulam Ahmed Zamurrad (Chairman, Burj Yaqub, Jhelum) was the chief guest at the closing ceremony. He appreciated the efforts of Urtasker to bring the game of football into the limelight and organized such a thrilling contest. He further said that these events were vital for improving mental and physical health. Omer Riaz (CEO, Urtasker) thanked Chairman Burj Yaqub for joining and promoting the game of football in Pakistan and letting the young players showcase their talent in team management, execution, and planning. They vowed to arrange more athletic events in the future to encourage the culture of sports in Pakistan. Zeehsan Riaz (COO, Urtasker) expressed his gratitude towards the World Group and Leisure Leagues for their collaboration and support throughout the championship to make it a great success. Results: The Markhors vs Pindi Badshahs 1-1 Jhelum Stallions vs Black Panthers 0-0 New Yorkers beat Pindi Badshahs 1-0 Urtasker United vs Digital Squad 0-0 New Yorkers vs The Markhors 2-0 Jhelum Stallions beat Digital Squad 3-0 Urtasker Hawks vs Pindi Badshahs 0-0 Black Panthers beat Urtasker United 2-1 Urtasker Hawks beat The Markhors 1-0 Urtasker United vs Jhelum Stallions 0-0 New Yorkers beat Urtasker Hawks 3-0 Black Panthers beat Digital Squad 4-0 First Semifinal: Jhelum Stallions beat New Yorkers 3-0 Sohaib Ahmed (1), Saad Ali (1), Zeeshan Ghalib (1) Second Semifinal: The Markhor beat Black Panthers 3-2 Mohammad Zeeshan, Shahbaz, Usaid (each one goal for Markhor) Sohaib, Shahabaz (each one goal for Black Panthers) Final: Jhelum Stallions beat The Markhors 2-1 Zeeshan Ghalib, Sohaib Ahmed (each one goal for winners) Mohammed Zeeshan (goal for The Markhors).

SPORTS NEWS - National 02 Mar, 2022

Punjab Minister for Sports Rai Taimoor presents cash awards to wrestler Inam Butt

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE:-Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti awarded a cheque of rupees ten hundred thousand to Pakistan’s most celebrated wrestler Inam Butt, who won two back-to-back gold medals in Beach Wrestling World Series in Italy and Greece in September 2021, at National Hockey Stadium on Wednesday. Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan, Chief Sports Consultant SBP Hafeez Bhatti and other officials were also present on this occasion. Talking on this occasion, Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti appreciated the performance of ace wrestler Inam Butt saying that Inam once again made the entire nation proud by winning two consecutive gold medals in Beach Wrestling World Series in Italy and Greece last year. “Inam is our national hero and it’s our prime obligation to honour and encourage sports stars like him,” he added. Punjab Minister for Sports Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti said: “Sports Board Punjab has always encouraged talented stars like Inam Butt. Inam is a great son of country. We are proud of Inam Butt, who also had clinched medals in Commonwealth Games, Asian Beach Games and World Wrestling Championship during his illustrious career”. Punjab Minister for Sports Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti urged the young athletes of the country to take inspiration from amazing achievements of Inam Butt. “Punjab government also extended every kind of cooperation to Pakistan’s special athlete Haider Ali and other players for their participation in Tokyo Olympic Games last year,” he added. Wrestler Inam Butt, on this occasion, expressed his gratitude to Punjab Minister for Sports Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti and Sports Board Punjab for extending every kind of support to him for his preparation and participation in international wrestling competitions. “Sports Board Punjab, under the leadership of Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan, is taking effective measures for the promotion of sports in all parts of the province,” he added.

SPORTS NEWS - National 26 Feb, 2022

Ali Suleman claims bronze medal in the World Rowing Virtual Indoor Championship

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD:-Top national Rower Ali Suleman has won the bronze medal in the World Rowing Virtual Indoor Championship in the Men’s Lightweight categories held at National Rowing Centre, University of the Punjab Lahore on Friday. According to an official of Pakistan Rowing Federation (PRF), national rowing players have won the bronze medal in light weight men’s and 8th position in the open weight men’s categories. Ali Suleman secured bronze medal in lightweight while Ahmad Aziz got 8th position in open weight category. Chairman PRF, Rizwan-ul-Haq applauded the performance of national players in the top international event. He also mentioned that new talent was enlightening the name of country at international level. “The players must be provided maximum available facilities in future, “he added. He also hailed the hard work of coach Abdul Rehman.

SPORTS NEWS - National 23 Jan, 2022

Pakistan Basketball Federation elects Mohammad Iftikhar its president for next 4 years

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD:-The General Council of the Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBF) has elected Mohammad Iftikhar Mansoor its president and Khalid Bashir as the secretary for the term of next four years, as the House met in the chair of Mohammad Iftikar Mansoor at Olympics House Lahore on other day. According to an official, POA representative Mohammad Jehangir Deputy Secretary General of Pakistan Olympics Association (POA) attended the meeting as observer. The house also constituted committees to look after the various affairs that needed immediate attention. On this occasion, Fateha Khawani was offered for the recently passed away veteran Basketball legends Mian Iqbal Fareed (former President), Major (R). Abdul Waheed Qureshi (former Army and National Coach). Ghulam Fareed, Mahmood butt and Zubair butt. Names of elected office bearers: Brig. (R) Mohammad Iftikhar Mansoor (President), Imtiaz Rafi Butt (Senior Vice President), Ghazi Mohammad Salahuddin (Vice President), Choudhary Al-Mustansar Cheema (Vice President), Choudhary Sagheer Ahemd (Vice President), Mohammad Rajmil Khan (Vice President), Khalid Bashir (Secretary General), Mohammad Yaqoob Qadry (Associate Secretary), Mohammad Faqeer Awan (Associate Secretary), Ouj E Zahoor (Associate Secretary) and Din Mohammad (Finance Secretary). Executive Committee Rep - Quetta Rep - Hyderabad Rep - Faisalabad Rep - Karachi Selection Committee: Col. (R) Shujaat Ali Rana, Mohammad Riaz Malik, Syed Moudood Jaffry, Malik Ijaz, Imran Afzal Referee’s Board: Siraj Ul Haq Qureshi (Secretary), Tariq Nawaz, Mohammad Yaqoob Qadry, Ouj E Zahoor, Saadat Jehangir Khan Coaches Board: Mohammad Riaz Malik (Secretary), Emmanuel Nazarat Lal, Mohammad Khalid Choudhary, Munawar Hussain, Umer Mahmood

SPORTS NEWS - National 20 Jan, 2022

Students Olympic Games 2022: Results Day-4

Sports Report KARACHI:-Throwball, Basketball, Tug War Gymnastics and Teakwando competitions will be started from Friday of the ongoing Students Olympic Games 2022 at Karachi. Rope Skipping and Skating competitions will be held on January 22 . Results (Day-4): A Level Futsal In the first semifinal, Ibrahim Ali Bhai beat City School DK by 4-1goals In the second semifinal, Whales College (blue) beat City School PAF Chapter by 5-1 goals Cricket (O Level Boys): In the 1st Semifinal, Beconlight Academy beat Khadija KAZI School by 48 Runs In the 2nd Semifinal, The City School PAF beat Head Start School Clifton by 20 Runs Final Match: The City School PAF beat Beconlight Academy by 5 Wickets. Cricket Final (Boys A Level): Denning Law beat Whales College, by 4 Wickets. Cricket Final (A Level Girls): Final Match, The City School PAF Chapter Red beat The City School by 9 runs. Futsal (O Levels Girls): In the1st Semifinal, H.I. Osamani beat The City School DK by 2-1 Goals In 2nd Semifinal, The Learning School beat Wahaj Hussain 4-0 Goals. Final Match: Learning School beat H.I Osamani on penalty kicks by 9-8 Goals.

SPORTS NEWS - National 19 Jan, 2022

Pakistan Students Olympic Games: Futsal and Cricket event organize on Wednesday

Sports Report KARACHI:-As many as 12 Futsal and 5 cricket match were played in the ongoing Pakistan Students Olympic Games 2022, at Karachi. General Manager, The City School Pakistan, Col. Asif Bukhari, Coordinator, City School DK, Shakeel, President, Pakistan Students Olympic Association, Maqbool Arain were also present on the occasion. Results:Futsal (A Level Boys): Whales College blue bt Meritorious College by 2-0 goals; Whales College blue bt Z.B College by 3-0 goals; Meritorious College bt Z.B College by 3-0 goals. I.A.B School bt Meritorious College by 3-2 goals; I.A.B School and Whale played 1-1 goals draw. I.A.B School bt Z.B College by 3-0 goals; The City School PAF bt Whales College White by 4-1 goals; The City School PAF bt The City School DK by 1-0 goals, The City School DK bt Whales College White by 2-1 goals; Whales College White bt The City School URS by 12-0 goals; The City School DK bt The City School URS by 6-0 goals; The City School PAF bt The City School URS by 3-0 goals. Results (Cricket): Varitas bt TCS D.K by 5 Wickets Ladybird Grammar school bt Head Start (Gulshan) by 64 Runs T.C.S (PAF) bt T.C.S D.K by 7 Wickets M.S.B bt Head Start (Gulshan) by 5 Wickets T.C.S (PAF) bt Varitas School by 5 Wickets

SPORTS NEWS - National 18 Jan, 2022

Students Olympics Games 2022 start in Karachi

Sports Report KARACHI (January 18, 2022):-The Futsal, Cricket and Archery competitions were held on the 2nd day of 5th Students Olympic Games 2022, as the players shown their deep interest in all the disciplines and showed their game skills. General Manager, The City School Pakistan, Col. (R) Wasif Buhkari was the chief guest on the occasion. Sports Manager The City School Pakistan, Asghar Anjum, President, Pakistan Students Olympic Association, Maqbool Arain and Futsal Organizer, Wali Raza were also present on the occasion. Throwball, Basketball Tug War Gymnastics and Taekwondo competitions will be played from January 21, while Rope Skipping and Skating competitions will be held on January 22. Results (Cricket): Khadija School beat Wahaj Hussain by 75run BLA beat Wahaj Hussain by 7 wickets Khadija School beat BLA by 2 Wickets Wahaj Hussain beat Five Star by 17 runs Results (Futsal): Varitas School beat Head Start School Gulshan by 4-1 goals, The City School PAF beat Wahaj Hussain School by 2-1 goals, The City School DK beat The City School PECHS by 1-0 goals, Wahaj Hussain School beat The City School PECHS by 1-0 goals, The City School PAF Chapter beat The City School DK Campus by 3-2 goals, Wahaj Hussain School beat The City School DK, 3-1 goals, The City School PAF beat The City School PECHS by 1-0 goals, Head Start School Gulshan beat M.S School by3-0 goals and Varitas School beat M.S School by 3-0 goals. Results (Archery): 15 Meters (BOYS): Amin Ahmed Hashmani got first position while Sadiq Ahmed Hashmani and Musab Fahad scured 2nd and 3rd positions respectively; 15 Meters (GIRLS): Labiqa Habib got first while Fatima Faisal and Ayesha Faisal obtained second and third positions respectively. 10 Meters (BOYS): Hamza Sharif, Darman Ahmed Habib and Haider Hussani received Ist, 2nd and 3rd position respectively. 10 meters (GIRLS): Raneem Fahad, Jumana Murtaza and Syeda Rukayya Naeem bagged 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.

SPORTS NEWS - National 13 Jan, 2022

RBS Diplomatic Football League restarts after Holidays break

Sports Bulletin ISLAMABAD:-The RBS Diplomatic Football League (DFL) restarted this week after the break for Christmas and New Year holidays. Eleven different diplomatic teams are participating this season in the league representing more than 28 countries involving ambassadors, diplomats and local staff of the embassies. The Saudi United Team and RBS Diplomatic Team is on the top of the table with 10 points each ,while the Europe team is on the third position at the moment with each team playing four matches in the league. Other participating teams are Thailand Team A & B, Kazakhstan, Japan, Golden star, Gerry’s, Indonesia and Malaysia. The League is being organized Mubasher Sanjrani, former International player of Pakistan and member Senate of Pakistan Football Development committed with title sponsorship from Royal Business Solutions (RBS), Marriot Hotel Islamabad and powered by Gerry’s. The League matches will be played every weekend until the end of March 2022 in Islamabad. The Diplomatic Football league is one of the most anticipated Football league in Islamabad for the diplomatic community, which provide healthy activity to the participating teams along with positive soft image of friendly environment in Pakistan.

SPORTS NEWS - National 02 Jan, 2022

Shaheen Shah Afridi calls on IG Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Peshawar (Sports Report):-Superstar Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi called on Inspector General (IG) Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Moazzam Jahan Ansari in his office at Central Police Office Peshawar on Saturday. The IGP also offered to appoint Shaheen Shah Afridi as the brand ambassador of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Force for establishing close and cordial relations between the police and the people, which he gladly accepted as a great honor for him. ? Talking to IGP, Shaheen Shah Afridi revealed that his father and uncle had also made valuable sacrifices for the nation by being part of law enforcement agencies. Appreciating the sacrifices made by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police in the ongoing war on terror, Shaheen Afridi said that he was immensely happy and proud of the bravery and unparalleled sacrifices made by the police of the province at the national and international level.