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FOOTBALL - Int News 07 Nov, 2026
Islamabad (Sports Reporter): Pakistan head coach Mohammad Habib said that he was satisfied with his side’s preparations as they geared up for the AFC Under-17 Asian Cup 2027 qualifying campaign in Vientiane, Laos.Pakistan will open their Group ‘D’ campaign against Sri Lanka on Sunday and with the players having been selected from the recent National Under-17 Championship, Habib said his side would look to give it their best.“We’ve prepared well with a number of intense training sessions under our belt,” Habib said at the pre-tournament press conference. “We are looking to give it our best shot.”Speaking about the challenge ahead, Habib said that his charges were up against top Asian sides like Iran and Jordan but were confident about their ability. “We have a promising lot of players who are eager to do well and shine at this stage.”After the match against Sri Lanka, Pakistan face Iran on Nov 11 before taking on hosts Laos in three days’ time. They face Laos in their last group game on Nov 20. The top-placed team in the group advances to the tournament finals next year in Uzbekistan.
Pakistan claim Asian Team Squash Championship title after 10 years
Hosts Pakistan outclass Korean 2-0 in final, Hong Kong clinch women’s titleAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Hosts and top seed, Pakistan outplayed Korea 2-0 in the final of the 23rd Asian Team Squash Championship 2026, here at the Mushaf Squash Complex on Saturday. Green Shirts won this title after 10 years, as they had lifted this trophy in 2016. Hong Kong China overcame defending champions Malaysia 2-1 to lift the women’s trophy.In the men’s final, Pakistan’s Noor Zaman defeated South Korea’s Jeongmin Ryu 3-0 with scores of 11-5, 11-7 and 13-11. Mohammad Asim Khan also delivered an impressive performance, beating South Korea’s Seojin Oh in straight games 3-0 to seal Pakistan’s victory. The final score-line was 11-6, 11-5 and 11-4.Earlier, in the women’s final, Hong Kong China defeated defending champions Malaysia 2-1 in a closely contested encounter to claim the championship title. Hong Kong China’s To Lee Man Toby defeated Malaysia’s Lee Eik Sen Ying 3-1, while Chen Sin Yuk also secured a 3-1 victory over Malaysia’s Aina Amani. Malaysia’s Yeshmita Jadish Kumar won the third match against Hong Kong China’s Lee Ka Yee 3-1.In the women’s fourth and fifth-place playoff, South Korea defeated Pakistan 3-0 to secure fourth position. South Korea’s Demi Kim beat Pakistan’s Sehrish Ali 3-0, while Min Gyeon Hyu defeated Sana Bahadur 3-1. In the third match, South Korea’s Hwayoung Eum overcame Pakistan’s Mahnoor Ali 3-0.Hong Kong China won the women’s gold medal, Malaysia claimed silver, while Iran and South Korea shared the bronze medals. Pakistan finished fifth in the women’s competition.At the closing ceremony, Asian Squash Federation Vice President Adel Jassim Al Gharib, the chief guest, distributed prizes among the winning teams and players alongside Pakistan Squash Federation Senior Vice President Air Vice Marshal Sohail Akbar, Vice President Qamar Zaman, Gogi Alauddin, and Jansher Khan.
SPORTS NEWS - National 07 Nov, 2026
Pakistan rowers earn 5 gold medals, WAPDA claim 2 gold and 1 silverAbdul Jabbar FaisalRAWALPINDI: The 11th National Indoor Rowing Championship got underway today (November 7, 2026) at the Army Multipurpose Hall, Rawalpindi, as the three-day national event is being organized by Pakistan Rowing Federation (PRF).Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy, WAPDA, Police, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Sindh Rowing Association (SRA), Karachi Boat Club (KBC), and Islamabad Rowing Association are taking part. Elite and emerging athletes, both men and women, displayed outstanding strength, skill and determination. Seven events were held on the opening day.Results (Day-1):Pakistan Army: 5 GoldWAPDA: 2 Gold, 1 SilverPakistan Navy: 3 SilverHEC: 2 Silver, 2 BronzeKBC: 1 Silver, 1 BronzeSindh Rowing Association: 2 BronzePolice: 2 Bronze
CRICKET - Physically Handicap 07 Nov, 2026
Abdullah AsjadRAWALPINDI: The second phase of the National Physical Disability Cricket Championship will commence in Rawalpindi on Sunday at Ayub Park cricket ground, featuring four teams, including hosts Rawalpindi.The participating teams in this phase are Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Sialkot, and Faisalabad. The winner of this stage will face Peshawar, the champions of the first phase, in the semi-final.According to the Pakistan Physical Disability Cricket Association, Secretary General Ameer-ud-Din Ansari, all arrangements for the second phase of the championship have been completed. All matches will be played at Ayub Park Cricket Ground in Rawalpindi.A total of six group matches, along with the first semi-final, will be played during this phase. The semi-final is scheduled for November 11. Two matches will be played on the opening day on Sunday. In the first match, Islamabad will take on Faisalabad, while the second match will see Sialkot face hosts Rawalpindi.It is worth mentioning that Peshawar emerged victorious in the first phase of the championship. They will now await the winner of the Rawalpindi phase for the first semi-final.
PCB includes four players in Test squad for Sri Lanka Series
Rawalpindi (faisal): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) added 4 players including all-rounder Aamir Jamal, rookie pacer Ali Shabbir, batter Mohammad Tayyab Arif and pace bowler Saqib Khan in Pakistan’s Test squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.Tayyab, Ali and Saqib have received maiden Pakistan call-ups. They also featured in the Patron’s XI v Sri Lanka practice match at the Islamabad Club from 4-6 November. Ali Usman and Abdullah Fazal have been released from the Test squad.Aamir, who has played nine Tests, three ODIs and six T20Is for Pakistan, was recently player of the final in President’s Trophy Grade-I, where his bowling figures of seven for 32 and 55 with the bat turned the tables in favour of eventual winners Markhor IT Solutions. He also led Lahore Whites in the opening round of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Gold and snapped three wickets while scoring 74 and 23.Right-hand batter Tayyab also impressed in the Departmental first-class tournament where he led Kingsmen Academy and scored 727 runs in seven matches at an average of 66.09 including three centuries in his maiden season. 19-year-old fast bowler Ali has played eight first-class matches and taken 22 wickets. He also picked up three wickets against Sri Lanka.Saqib played an instrumental role in Karachi Blues’ title run in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2025-26 by taking 47 wickets in nine matches at an average of 20.60 with a best of seven for 34. The first Test match will begin on Monday, 9 November at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.Pakistan Test squad (16): Babar Azam (captain), Aamir Jamal, Ali Shabbir, Arafat Minhas, Azan Awais, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ghazi Ghori (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Suleman, Mohammad Taha, Mohammad Tayyab Arif, Razaullah, Saad Baig (wicketkeeper, Salman Ali Agha, Sameer Minhas, Saqib Khan and Saud Shakeel.
J-60 Junior: Phasin Sinchalong and Chiu Kwan win Singles Titles
Islamabad (Sports Reporter) Phasin Sinchalong of Thailand and Chiu Kwan Nina Wang of Hong Kong were crowned Boys’ and Girls’ Singles Champions, respectively, at the J-60 Bard Foundation Junior World Tennis Championships Islamabad-2026, following impressive victories in their respective finals at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad on Saturday.In the Boys’ Singles Final, Thailand’s Phasin Sinchalong delivered a dominant performance to defeat China’s Haoxuan Xu in straight sets, 6–2, 6–2, securing the championship title.In the Girls’ Singles Final, Chiu Kwan Nina Wang of Hong Kong displayed remarkable determination to overcome Russia’s Victoria Gruntova in a three-set encounter, winning 2–6, 6–4, 6–1 to claim the Girls’ Singles crown.The championship brought together 58 promising junior players, comprising 36 boys and 22 girls, representing 14 countries: Russia, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Serbia, Australia, Spain, Canada, Belarus, Sweden and Pakistan.Sunday (Schedule):Girls’ Doubles Final: 11:00 am Boys’ Doubles Final: 02:00 pm
BADMINTON - National 06 Nov, 2026
Islamabad (PR): Mohammad Ali Larosh and Mahoor Shahzad of Pakistan Wapda clinched the Single title. Raja Zulqarnain Haider (Army) and Azeem Sarwar of Wapda won the Men's Doubles title. In the Women doubles Ammarah Ishtiaq & Alja Tariq took the title. In the Mixed Doubles Final Shoaib Riaz and Alja Tariq of Army won the title. Syed's Mehreen Sajid Coordinator to Prime Minister (IPC) was the chief guest of final ceremony and she distributed the trophies and cash prizes amongst the finalists. Results of finals are as under:Men Singles Final Muhammad Ali Larosh (Wapda) beat Shoaib Riaz (Army) by 15-07, 15-11Women Singles Final Mahoor Shahzad (Wapda) beat AmmarahIshtiaq (Army) by 15-9, 10-15, 15-7Men Doubles Final Azeem Sarwar (Wapda) & Raja Zulqarnain Haider (Army) beat Yasir Ali &Rai Abdul Manan (Army) by 21-5, 15-15, 15-13Women Doubles Final Ammarah Ishtiaq & Alja Tariq (Army) beat Zubaira Islam (Wapda) &Umama Usman (SNGPL) by 15-5, 15-11Mixed Doubles Final Shoaib Riaz & Alja Tariq (Army) beat M Ali Larosh & Zubaira Islam (Wapda) by 15-8, 5-15, 15-10
J-60 Junior Championships: Boys’ and Girls’ Singles Finalists Confirmed
Islamabad (Sports Reporter): The finalists for the Boys’ and Girls’ Singles events have been confirmed at the J-60 Bard Foundation Junior World Tennis Championships Islamabad-2026, with Haoxuan Xu (China) and Phasin Sinchalong (Thailand) qualified for the Boys’ Singles Final, while Victoria Gruntova (Russia) and Chiu Kwan Nina Wang (Hong Kong) secured their places in the Girls’ Singles Final.Boys’ Singles Semifinals:Haoxuan Xu (CHN) bt Aliaksandr Viarsotski (BLR) 6-4, 7-6(2)Phasin Sinchalong (THA) bt Aahil Kaleel (SRI) 6-3, 6-1Girls’ Singles Semifinals:Victoria Gruntova (RUS) bt Meimei Hu (CHN) 6-4, 6-2Chiu Kwan Nina Wang (HKG) bt Varvara Rubtsova (RUS) 6-4, 4-6, 7-5Schedule – 7th November 2026Boys’ Singles Final: 10:00 AMGirls’ Singles Final: 1:00 PMThe Boys’ and Girls’ Doubles Finals will be played on Sunday, 8th November 2026.
Usman Khan’s unbeaten century guides Pakistan U19 to nine-wicket win over UAE
Oman (Sports Report): An unbeaten century by Usman Khan helped Pakistan U19 register a commanding nine-wicket win over United Arab Emirates (UAE) U19 in their opening Group ‘A’ fixture of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Friday. The defending champions will next face arch-rivals India U19 in their highly anticipated tournament encounter on Sunday, 8 November.Chasing 225 runs to win, Pakistan U19 achieved the target in 37.3 overs with Usman striking an unbeaten 139 off 120 balls, laced with 21 fours and one six. The left-handed batter brought up his century off 98 balls, hitting 14 boundaries and was named player of the match for his match-winning performance.Usman and Jahangir Bilal provided Pakistan a solid start, stitching together a 153-run opening partnership. Jahangir scored 60 off 87 balls, including six fours before falling to Ahmed Khudadad in the 29th over.Usman then added an unbroken 72-run partnership with Abdul Qadir, who remained unbeaten on 20 off 19 balls, striking one four and a six, as Pakistan completed the chase with 75 balls to spare.Earlier, after being put into bat, UAE U19 were bowled out for 224 on the final ball of their allotted 50 overs.Noorullah Ayobi top-scored with 70 off 55 balls, hitting three fours and six sixes, while Yayin Kiran Rai contributed 47 off 74 balls.For Pakistan, Mohammad Sayyam was the pick of the bowlers, returning figures of three for 37 in 10 overs. Ali Raza, Hasnain Abbas Dar and Rizwanullah bagged two wickets each.Scores in brief:Pakistan beat UAE by nine wickets at AI Amerat Cricket Ground, MuscatUAE 224 all out, 50 overs (Noorullah Ayubi 70, Yayin Kiran Rai 47; Mohammad Sayyam 3-37, Hasnain Abbas Dar 2-22, Ali Raza 2-38, Rizwanullah 2-55)Pakistan 225-1, 37.3 overs (Usman Khan 139 not out, Jahangir Bilal 60, Abdul Qadir 20 not out)Player of the match – Usman Khan (Pakistan U19)
TABLE TENNIS - Int News 06 Nov, 2026
Islamabad (Sports News): Japan’s Ryuusei Kawakami completed a golden double at the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026, adding the men’s singles title to the mixed doubles gold he won earlier in the week. Chinese Taipei’s Chen Min-Hsin took the women’s crown to cap a remarkable run, and Colombia’s Emanuel Otalvaro made history with a silver medal that no player from his country had ever come close to.If one thing defined table tennis in Dakar, it was the diversity of the podium. Six different NOCs won medals across the three events. From Japan and Chinese Taipei to Korea Republic, Singapore and Hong Kong, China, and all the way to Colombia, medals were shared across continents, styles and table tennis traditions.For the first time since the inaugural Youth Olympic Games at Singapore 2010, China did not feature on the podium, a reflection of how the depth of the youth game continues to grow around the world, and of a new generation ready to compete with anyone.The men’s singles final brought together two players who had lit up Dakar all week, and it lived up to every expectation.Kawakami edged a tense opening game 15-13, took the second 11-7 and squeezed through the third 13-11 to stand one game from gold. But Otalvaro, who had dropped just two games all tournament, would not go quietly, storming back to take the fourth 11-6 and the fifth 11-2. With the momentum against him, Kawakami reset and closed out the sixth 11-6 to seal the title.For Kawakami, it completes a golden double. Already the mixed doubles champion alongside 13-year-old Miku Matsushima, he leaves Dakar as a two-time Youth Olympic champion.“Winning gold at the Youth Olympics is the greatest of joys for me,” he said. “I thank my family, my coach and my close ones. After my win here, my goal is to make my world ranking go up. I’d like to be in the top 30 at the next world tournament, put my name out there and try to win.”For Otalvaro, silver is a landmark achievement. The first Colombian man to compete in table tennis at the Olympic Games or Youth Olympic Games, the 16-year-old is now also the first player from his country to win a Youth Olympic table tennis medal. An alumnus of the ITTF Hopes programme, he is a shining example of what ITTF’s talent identification and development work is designed to achieve: finding potential early, nurturing it, and helping young players reach the very biggest stages.In the women’s final, Chen came from behind to beat Singapore’s Loy Ming Ying 4-2. Loy struck first, taking the opening game 11-5, but Chen edged the second 12-10 and won the third 11-8 to move ahead. Loy levelled with a 13-11 fourth, before Chen regained control with an 11-7 fifth and held her nerve in a gripping sixth, winning 12-10 to claim gold.“I came here for the gold medal. I knew I stood a chance. I feel quite happy, and I definitely feel like a weight’s been lifted off my shoulders. It’s always good to go back with a medal, but a gold is best," Chen said.Both bronze medal matches were packed with drama. Korea Republic’s Lee Seungsoo raced into a 3-0 lead against Hong Kong, China’s Li Ki Ho, and held firm after a fightback to win 4-2, sealing a marathon sixth game 15-13.Hong Kong, China’s Su Tsz Tung came from 3-2 down to beat Japan’s Miku Matsushima 4-3 in the women’s bronze medal match, adding singles bronze to her mixed doubles silver.
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