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SPORTS NEWS - Int News 10 Jul, 2023

Pakistan to participate in World Scrabble Championship 2023

Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: The Pakistan team for the World Scrabble Championship (WESPAC) 2023 was announced today (Monday), as the championship will be played at Westgate Resort, Las Vegas in the USA from 22nd to 25th July. About 300 of the world's finest players are expected to take partAccording to an official, Tariq Pervez will lead the team that comprises Pakistan's No. 1 Waseem Khatri, Mohammad Inayatullah, Hassan Hadi Khan, Hammad Hadi Khan and Hasham Hadi Khan, as the four of Pakistan's top players cannot participate because they could not obtain the visa on time.The championship played every two years has reserved seats for the world youth champions of the last two years. The winners guys of the 2021 and 2022 World Youth Championship were both from Pakistan (Syed Imaad Ali and Ali Salman) but the youngsters were unable to participate due to their tough study schedule.Team leader Tariq Pervez expressed disappointment at the loss of key players ahead of the world championship but hoped that the remaining players would still do well as four of the five players had won international tournaments in the past.

SPORTS NEWS - School News 10 Jul, 2023

Over 100 boys and girls participate in self-defence training camp

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Sports Board Punjab’s expert coaches, as per directions of Director General Sports Punjab Dr Asif Tufail, continued to train young athletes in different games in Summer Camps being organised at Nishtar Park Sports Complex on Monday.Hundreds of boys and girls took part in wushu, karate, taekwondo, self-defence and badminton summer camps on Monday under the supervision of qualified coaches. Director Youth Affairs Syed Umair Hassan also visited Nishtar Park Sports Complex and witnessed the proceedings of different summer camps.Director General Sports Punjab Dr Asif Tufail in a statement on Monday directed the coaches and trainers to put special emphasis on the physical and mental fitness and diet of young athletes during the summer camps. “Top level fitness always plays a key role in the success of players in their respective games,” he added.Director General Sports Punjab Dr Asif Tufail said that these mega summer camps are being conducted with an aim to engage thousands of young boys and girls in healthy sports activities during their summer vacations. “Holding of summer camps is the best way to save our younger generation from the negative effects of mobile phones and electronic gadgets,” he maintained.

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 06 Jul, 2023

Bodybuilding News: SABBA elects Sohail Anwar its vice president

Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: Secretary, Pakistan Bodybuilding Association (PBBA) Sohail Anwar has been elected the vice president of the South Asian Bodybuilding Association (SABBA) while Mohsin Amin was elected as technical official.According to an official of PBBA, SABBA elections were held in Male, Maldives ahead of the South Asian Bodybuilding Championship. Sohail Anwar won the Vice President seat for the next four years. Sohail Anwar said that becoming the Vice President of South Asian Bodybuilding was an honor for him as well as for Pakistan. India's Prashant Apte has been elected as the president of the South Asian Bodybuilding Association for the next four years.

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 03 Jul, 2023

Sports Bulletin celebrates World Sports Journalists’ Day on July 2, 2023

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD:-The international sports website www.sports-bulletin.com celebrated World Sports’ Journalists’ Day on July 2, 2023, as the ceremony was taken place at the residence of the Editor Abdul Jabbar Faisal at Nayab House Media Town here.The sports journalists from the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad joined the ceremony, as journalists cut the cake on this occasion to celebrate the day. Veteran female journalist Fozia Shahid, who was also former President of the Rawalpindi Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) graced the occasion as a special guest.Also, Nasir Aslam Raja, Mohsen Ali, Nasir Hashmi, Shahid-ul-Haq, Raziuddin Ahmed, Waqar Ahmad Khan, Abdullah Asjad, Azaz Ahmed, Hammad Kayani, Haroon Zulfiqar, and others were present on this eve. While addressing the ceremony, the speakers highlighted the importance of sports journalism and sports journalists. On this occasion, all the participants requested Indian sports journalists to do their best to keep sports away from politics and ask the Indian government to take concrete steps in this regard.Abdul Jabbar Faisal, Editor of Sports Bulletin, said:“Just like sportsmen are ambassadors of peace and make the name of the country bright sports journalists go abroad and present the soft image of the country through their role and character. Sports journalists play an important role in the development of sports. We give equal importance to all sports and their development and promotion.

SPORTS NEWS - Futsal 19 Jun, 2023

National Futsal Cup Phase-II: Hazara Quetta clinch both titles

Hazara Quetta men defeat Great Hazara FC, women outclass Hazara Club in finalsSports Bulletin ReportQuetta:-Hazara Quetta Football Club overcame Great Hazara Football Club 2-1 in the men's final to lift the National Futsal Cup Phase-II at Aghil Futsal Arena, Quetta. Hazara Quetta Academy (HQA) claimed women’s title.In the men's third-fourth position play-off match, Balochistan Education Board beat Buitems FC 5-1 to claim the third position.Meanwhile, the women's final was won by Hazara Quetta Academy (HQA) after thrashing Hazara Club 3-0. The third position was clinched by Balochistan Women's Academy as they defeated Hazara United by 2-1.

SPORTS NEWS - Futsal 19 Jun, 2023

Futsal News: Greet Hazar, Hazara Quetta qualify for men’s final

Sports Bulletin ReportQuetta:-Greet Hazar, and Hazara Quetta reached in the men’s final of the National Futsal Cup Phase II after beating their respective rivals in Aghil Futsal Arena, Quetta.Baluchistan Education Board (BEB) crushed Tiger Raisani 6-3 in the first quarterfinal of men’s event while Great Hazara overcame Hazara Club 4-3 in the second quarterfinal. Buitems Football Club overpowered Jhalawaan Quetta 4-1 in the penultimate quarterfinal of the tournament. However, in the last fixture, Hazara Quetta stunned 10-3 against Gull Hazara with a big margin of 7 goals, as the final score was 10-3.Later, in the first semi-final, Great Hazara defeated Baluchistan Education Board 8-3 while Hazara Quetta outclassed Buitems Football Club 10-3 in the second semi-final. In the women's first semi-final, Hazara Club beat Baluchistan Women Academy 2-1 while Hazara Quetta Academy, in the second semi-final, beat Hazara United Football Club 3-0.

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 15 Jun, 2023

Sri Lanka Sports Minister Ranasinghe calls on Minister IPC Ehsaan Mazari

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD:-The Sports Minister of Sri Lanka Roshan Ranasinghe called on Minister of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Ehsaan ur Rahman Mazari at his office on Thursday.Accordin to an official of IPC ministry, a meeting was held between the Sports Minister of Sri Lanka Roshan Ranasinghe, and Minister of IPC Pakistan Ehsaan ur Rahman Mazari here on Thursday. The Legendary Sri Lankan Cricket Arjuna Ranatunga and the Secretary Sports Ministry of Sri Lanka were also present at the occasion. Both Ministers discussed matters of Mutual interest regarding sports. Federal Minister for IPC offered support to Sri Lankan Minister for the provision of coaches in the field of sports like hockey Squash, and Kabbadi. “We can deepen our existing relationship between people to people, “said Mazari.Sri Lankan Minister appreciated Pakistan’s cooperation in the field of sports especially the provision of Rs. 52.000 million for the development of sports. Both Ministers agreed to improve ties between both governments by implementing the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and signing new MoUs and exploring new avenues of cooperation.

SPORTS NEWS - Netball 11 Jun, 2023

Netball News: Thailand beat Pakistan 68-34 in Asian Youth Event

Sports Bulletin ReportJeonju (South Korea):-Thailand defeated Pakistan 68-34 in a match of the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship, which is going on in Jeonju, South Korea.In the first match of the second day of the championship, Thailand overpowered Pakistan by 6-8-34. On behalf of Pakistan, Ayman scored 26 points, Muqadas scored five and Mahin scored one. Pakistan will play their third match against Hong Kong on June 12, fourth match against Malaysia on June 13, and fifth match against India on June 14.

SPORTS NEWS - Netball 10 Jun, 2023

Netball News: Pakistan outplay Japan 53-31 in Asian Youth Championship

Aimen Mehmmod (40), Muqaddas Fatima (12) produce sparking performancesSports Bulletin ReportSeoul (South Korea):-Pakistan outplayed Japan 53-31 in their first encounter of the Asian Youth Netball Championship, which commenced in South Korea. Green Shirts will take on Thailand on Sunday at the same venue.Hamna Khan led the Pakistan team, displayed top quality game against the best side of the region. Aimen Mehmood netted the ball 40 times while Muqaddas Fatima 12 times. Zainab Shujaat, Hamna Khan, Haya Gul, and Alveera Kashif showed impressive performance.Names of Pakistan Squad:Hamna Khan (Captain), Haya Gul, Zainab Shujaat, Areesha, Aimen Mehmood, Alveera Kashif, Zainab Raheel, Muqaddas Fatima, Mahin AleemSchedule:June 11, 2023: Pakistan vs ThailandJune 12, 2023: Pakistan vs Hong KongJune 13, 2023: Pakistan vs MalaysiaJune 14, 2023: Pakistan vs India.

SPORTS NEWS - Netball 09 Jun, 2023

Netball News: Pakistan women’s Netball team arrive in Korea

Sports Bulletin ReportSeoul (South Korea):-The Pakistan women’s netball team arrived here on Friday to participate in the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship, which will be played from June 10 to 17, 2023 in South Korea.Teams from 11 countries will fight for the top honour, as the teams have been divided into two Pools. Eleven countries are participating in the championship, which have been divided into two groups. Pakistan is in Group A along with Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand, India, and Japan. Singapore, Sri Lanka, Brunei, Taiwan, and hosts Korea are in Group B.