Sports Reporter KARACHI: Arham Bin Farrukh emerged victorious in the Boys Singles Intermediate category at the 10th Student Olympic Games Karachi 2026, showcasing an impressive performance against strong competition.The table tennis event featured participation from 30 government and private colleges, with 48 students competing for the coveted title. After a competitive series of matches, Arham Bin Farrukh displayed excellent skill, determination and composure to secure the Intermediate Boys Singles championship.The tournament was held at the Sindh Youth Club, Nazimabad, Karachi, where young table tennis players from colleges across the city competed in a spirited and highly competitive atmosphere.Former table tennis player and Sindh champion Khwaja Kashif attended the event as the chief guest. He appreciated the participation and performances of the young players and encouraged them to continue their efforts to develop table tennis at the college level.The event was organized by Hussain Virani, whose efforts helped provide a competitive platform for emerging college-level table tennis talent.Arham Bin Farrukh’s title-winning performance brought pride to Commecs College and highlighted the growing talent emerging from Karachi’s educational institutions. The successful participation of 48 students also reflected the enthusiasm of the city’s youth for competitive table tennis.

Islamabad (Sports Reporter): Pakistan tennis contingent has departed for Japan to represent the country at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The tennis competition is scheduled to begin on 27 September 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.The Pakistan tennis contingent includes six players and two officials:* Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi — Player* Aqeel Khan — Player* Muzammil Murtaza — Player* Mohammad Shoaib — Player* Ushna Suhail — Player* Mahin Aftab Qureshi — Player* Mohammad Haseeb Aslam — Coach* Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail — Team Manager

Islamabad (Sports News): Pakistan’s decorated F-Class long-range shooter and sports psychologist Mohsin Nawaz has called for a fundamental shift in the way athletes prepare for international competition, stressing that mental strength must become as integral to sporting success as physical fitness and technical ability.Having served as Pakistan’s first official Sports Psychologist at the 6th World Nomad Games 2026, Mohsin has pledged to use his expertise to strengthen the psychological preparedness of Pakistani sportspersons and help build a more resilient, confident and performance-oriented sporting culture in the country.A recipient of the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz and Lifetime Achievement Award, Mohsin believes Pakistan possesses considerable sporting potential but needs a more structured approach to transforming talent into consistent performances when athletes face the intensity and pressure of major international competitions.According to his vision, psychological preparation should begin well before athletes enter the competitive arena. It should encompass pressure management, stress and anxiety control, goal setting, visualisation, concentration-building exercises and simulated-pressure training designed to recreate competition conditions during practice.Such preparation, he believes, can help athletes develop the composure required to perform in unfamiliar surroundings and high-pressure situations, where a momentary loss of concentration can significantly affect the outcome.“Rather than attempting to eliminate competitive pressure, our goal must be to equip athletes with practical tools to manage it and remain focused on execution,” Mohsin said, drawing on his own experience in F-Class long-range shooting, a discipline in which concentration, patience and emotional control are crucial.His philosophy places mental conditioning within the broader framework of athlete development rather than treating sports psychology as an occasional intervention before a major event. He has urged sports federations and coaches to incorporate psychological assessments, athlete profiling and team-cohesion programmes into regular training structures, particularly well ahead of international assignments.For Mohsin, the objective is not merely to help athletes cope with pressure but to enable them to understand their own psychological responses and develop strategies that allow them to remain composed, focused and confident when circumstances become demanding.His experience and profile in the international sporting arena are further reflected in his association with global industry leaders Kahles Optics and Peregrine Bullets, where he serves as an official Brand Ambassador. He also maintains a key association with HawkSmith Gun & Sporting Club.In line with his broader vision for the development of sporting infrastructure, Mohsin has also highlighted a strategically important initiative being developed in collaboration with HawkSmith. The proposed project seeks to introduce premium shooting and sports facilities in Pakistan, with the aim of providing modern infrastructure and creating professional pathways for young athletes.The initiative is envisioned as more than an infrastructure project. It seeks to encourage a structured sporting lifestyle among Pakistan’s youth while providing emerging athletes with opportunities to develop their skills in a professional environment.Mohsin’s emphasis on mental preparedness comes at a time when sports increasingly demand more than physical strength and technical excellence. At the highest level, athletes must also be able to regulate emotions, maintain concentration, respond to setbacks and execute their plans under intense competitive pressure.His stated mission is therefore to help Pakistani athletes approach international arenas with greater psychological preparedness, resilience and confidence. By combining modern sports-psychology techniques with physical and technical training, he wants athletes to become better equipped to convert preparation into performance.The broader message from Mohsin is clear: mental conditioning should not be an afterthought in Pakistan’s sporting system. It should form a continuous part of an athlete’s journey—from grassroots development and domestic competition to the highest international stage.With his dual experience as an accomplished shooter and sports psychologist, Mohsin is now seeking to promote a culture in which mental strength, emotional control and disciplined preparation are regarded as essential components of sporting excellence.

Sports Bulletin Report Aichi-Nagoya (Japan): Pakistan’s national table tennis team made a determined and encouraging appearance at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, producing competitive performances against some of Asia’s stronger table tennis nations.The Pakistani players displayed fighting spirit, discipline and improving technical standards throughout their matches. Despite facing highly ranked and experienced opponents, the national team competed with confidence and gave a good account of itself on the Asian Games stage.The participation provided valuable international exposure and experience to Pakistan’s players, while also highlighting the progress and potential of table tennis in the country.President of the Pakistan Table Tennis Federation (PTTF) Ahmer Mallick and Secretary PTTF Ejaz Ali were present with the national team, extending their support and encouragement to the players and officials.The team’s competitive performances against stronger opponents have been welcomed as a positive sign for the future of Pakistan table tennis. With continued international exposure, training and institutional support, the players are expected to build on this experience and prepare strongly for upcoming international competitions.

Nagoya (Sports Bulletin Report): Pakistan secured Bronze Medal at the Asian Games women’s cricket event 2026 after they beat Bangladesh by 31 runs at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Tuesday. Fatima Sana starred with yet another all-round performance as her 45 pushed Pakistan to 145 and then right-arm off-spinner Umm-e-Hani took 3-10 to help restrict Bangladesh to 114-7 in the allotted 20 overs.This is Pakistan’s third Medal in Asian Games women’s cricket history after they secured Gold in 2010 and 2014 events. In 2022, Pakistan lost the Bronze Medal match to Bangladesh.Pakistan’s opening duo of Gull Feroza (31, 23b, 6x4s) and Shawaal Zulfiqar (17, 27b) provided a 46-run opening stand in 6.4 overs after Fatima won the toss and opted to bat first. Bangladesh then managed to get a grip over the proceedings as they picked up five for 21 in a space of five overs.It was at this juncture that Fatima Sana – the leading run-scorer for Pakistan in WT20Is in 2026 – came to the team’s rescue with the bat in tandem with Aliya Riaz as the duo stitched a game-changing 67-run stand off 43 balls. Fatima took her tally of WT20I runs to 540 in 2026 with a superb 30-ball 45 that included three sixes and as many fours.Aliya Riaz struck two sixes and a four in her 22-ball 25 before falling in the penultimate over. The duo upped the ante after Pakistan were 90-5 in 15 overs as Fatima struck Rabeya Khan for a six before both the batters struck a six each against Sanjida Akter in the 17th over. Despite Bangladesh giving only seven runs and taking two wickets in the last over, Pakistan managed to score 55 off the last five overs.Nahid Akter, Shorna Akter and Ritu Moni picked up two wickets each as four off the six Bangladesh bowlers leaked run in excess of six an over.In turn, Hani and Tasmia Rubab gave Pakistan the perfect start with the new ball as the former eked out two wickets – removing Juairiya Ferdous and Sobhana Mostary for single digits – while the latter got rid of Dilara Akter for 12. Saira Jabeen took all three catches with the one off Tasmia’s bowling being a spectacular grab at cover boundary.Bangladesh could not recover from being 20-3 in 4.3 overs despite Nigar Sultana’s (25, 30b, 3x4s) 56-ball 47-run stand with Sharmin Akhter (46 not out, 45b, 4x4s) for the fourth wicket. Bangladesh required more than 10 runs an over at the halfway mark as Nigar was pinned leg-before in the 14th over off Ayesha Zafar.Hani registered her best bowling figures of 3-10 when she got rid of Shorna for six surpassing her previous haul of 2-28 against Sri Lanka in Dambulla this year. Her spell also included a wicket-maiden fifth over. Nashra Sundhu grabbed the seventh Bangladesh wicket with the score at 93 before they finished with 114-7.Fatima – who is also Pakistan leading wicket-taker in WT20I this year – picked the solitary scalp of Ritu Moni to take her tally to 31 in 2026.Scores in briefAsian Games women’s cricket event – Bronze Medal Match – Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 31 runs at Korogi Sports Park, NisshinPakistan 145-8, 20 overs (Fatima Sana 45, Gull Feroza 31; Shorna Akter 2-16, Nahida Akterr 2-21, Ritu Moni 2-27)Bangladesh 114-7, 20 overs (Sharmin Akhter 46 not out, Nigar Sultana 25; Umm-e-Hani 3-10)Pakistan women at Asian Games (All matches at Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi Prefecture)17 September - Quarter-final 4 – Pakistan beat Thailand by three wickets20 September – Semi-final 1 – Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by eight wickets22 September - Bronze Medal Match – Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 31 runs 

Lahore (Sports Reporter): Ghani steamrolled Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited by an innings and 14 runs to register the first result of the Al Batal Presents ABS Developers President’s Trophy Grade-I 2026-27 as day three of the second round produced exciting action across Islamabad, Peshawar, Rawalpindi and Abbottabad on Sunday. Oil and Gas Development Company Limited also inched closer to win against Kingsmen Academy, while Pakistan Television’s Muhammad Taha registered a magnificent double century – his second of the first-class career against State Bank of Pakistan. Khan Research Laboratories’ Imran Rafiq and Asim Ali Nasir’s twin centuries kept Markhor IT Solutions bowlers in the field on entire day three. At Diamond Cricket Ground Islamabad, Khurram picked up five for 75 to take match figures of nine for 116 as SNGPL copped an innings defeat. SNGPL had resumed from their overnight score of 106-2 in 22 overs and still in a 151-run first innings deficit. Sameer Minhas (96, 115b, 13x4s) had kept SNGPL afloat with his second fifty of the game but fell four runs short of his maiden century in the format as his team lost eight for 97. Ghani’s pace trio of Khurram along with Ali Shabbir and Shoaib Akhtar Jnr – who had taken five-for in first innings – accounted for eight wickets between them. At Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, PTV’s left-handed batter Taha struck 225 – falling just one short of his previous best in first-class – as his team posted 469 all out in first innings in reply to SBP’s 433 runs. Taha struck 22 fours and two sixes in the 362 balls he faced and helped his team gain a slim first innings lead of 36 as they resumed from overnight score of 268-3 with Taha on 103 not out. In reply, SBP lost four wickets for 84 runs in 23 overs by close of play and were just 48 runs ahead with skipper Mohammad Ghazi Ghori (43 not out, 36b, 8x4s) and first innings centurion Rameez Aziz (2 not out) on the crease. PTV pacers Haris Rauf, Amad Butt and Musa Khan picked up a wicket each. At Shoaib Akhtar Stadium in Rawalpindi, replying to MIT Solutions’ first innings total of 660, KRL had racked up 423-5 in 133 overs by close of play courtesy a 159-run stand between centurions Asim Ali Nasir (110 not out, 227b, 11x4s, 2x6s) and Imran Rafiq (122, 192b, 19x4s). KRL had begun the day from overnight score of 140-3 in 43 overs with Shahzaib Khan managing to move from 60 to 75 before falling. Imran and Asim joined forces at 198-4 taking the score to 357 before they were parted. Faheem Ashraf was 28 not out off 73 balls at close with Asim. OGDCL needed another 36 runs to win against Kingsmen Academy after they were 85-1 at stumps in 23 overs with Waqar Ahmed unbeaten on 56 off 78 balls. Earlier, Kingsmen Academy could only manage 203 all out in their second innings after incurring a 83-run first innings deficit. Kingsmen began the day with 35 for no loss in nine overs before OGDCL’s pacer Mohammad Salman and left-arm spinner Danish Aziz ripped through their batting with four wickets each. Salman returned figures of 14.5-3-48-4, while Danish’s four came just for seven runs in four overs. Skipper Mohammad Tayyab Arif (56, 76, 9x4s) was again the lone fighter after his first innings century as no one else crossed the 41-run mark except him in the second dig. Scores in brief – 2nd round – Day 3 Stumps Match 5 – Ghani beat Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited by an innings and 14 runs at Diamond Cricket Ground, IslamabadSNGPL 152 all out, 41.5 overs (Sameer Minhas 53, Mohammad Imran 52; Shoaib Akhtar Jnr 5-34, Khurram Shahzad 4-42) and 243 all out, 60.4 overs (Sameer Minhas 96, Omair Bin Yousuf 35, Imran Dogar 25, Khan Zeb 22, Saad Baig 22; Khurram Shahzad 5-74, Ali Shabbir 2-52) Ghani 409 all out, 103.2 overs (Sharjeel Khan 156, Mohammad Rameez Jnr 76, Khawaja Arham 54, Mohsin Riaz 51, Haseebullah 42; Shahnawaz Dahani 3-103, Sajid Khan 2-85, Khan Zeb 2-108) Match 6 – Khan Research Laboratories v Markhor IT Solutions at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, RawalpindiKRL trail by 237 runs with five wickets remaining in first innings MIT Solutions 660 all out, 126.1 overs (Salman Khan Jnr 181, Mohammad Farooq 163, Atiq-ur-Rehman 142, Samama Riaz 50, Hasnain Nadeem 36, Mohammad Ismail 29; Ahmed Bashir 5-100, Iftikhar Ahmed 2-108, Mohammad Hamza Sohail 2-112) KRL 423-5, 133 overs (Imran Rafiq 122, Asim Ali Nasir 110 not out, Shahzaib Khan 75, Mohammad Faiq 47, Faheem Ashraf 28 not out, Iftikhar Ahmed 24; Mohammad Ismail 2-103) Match 7 – Pakistan Television v State Bank of Pakistan at Abbottabad Cricket StadiumSBP lead by 48 runs with six wickets remaining in second innings SBP 433 all out, 95.1 overs (Rameez Aziz 120, Hasan Raza 75, Naqeebullah 74, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori 66, Sirajuddin 25, Faham-ul-Haq 23; Amad Butt 4-101, Musa Khan 3-79, Haris Rauf 2-88) and 84-4, 23 overs (Mohammad Ghazi Ghori 43 not out, Kamran Ghulam 25) PTV 469 all out, 122.3 overs (Mohammad Taha 225, Yasir Khan 73, Muhammad Shahzad 48, Sharoon Siraj 23; Kashif Bhatti 4-104, Sirajuddin 3-92, Naqeebullah 2-70) Match 8 – Oil and Gas Development Company Limited v Kingsmen Academy at Imran Khan Stadium, Peshawar OGDCL require another 36 runs to win with nine wickets remaining Target for OGDCL – 121 Kingsmen Academy 215 all out, 57.3 overs (Mohammad Tayyab Arif 105, Mohammad Suleman 33, Salman Ali Agha 25; Mohammad Amir Khan 5-51, Mohammad Hasnain 3-36) and 203 all out, 61.5 overs (Mohammad Tayyab Arif 56, Mohammad Arshad 41, Azan Tariq 30, Mohammad Huraira 26, Mohammad Shayan 22; Danish Aziz 4-7, Mohammad Salman 4-48)OGDCL 298 all out, 89 overs (Danish Aziz 93 not out, Rohail Nazir 81, Mohammad Irfan 21; Mohammad Ilyas 4-57, Mehran Mumtaz 2-27, Salman Ali Agha 2-58) and 85-1, 23 overs (Waqar Ahmed 56 not out, Umar Siddiq 23 not out)

Islamabad (Sports Reporter): The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced that the PFF U-17 Championship 2026 will be held in Islamabad from 23 September to 4 October 2026.The championship will bring together provincial and regional teams from across Pakistan, providing young players with an opportunity to compete at the national level and gain valuable competitive experience.Each participating team will comprise 23 players and five officials.The championship forms part of the PFF’s ongoing efforts to revive and strengthen domestic football, expand opportunities for young players, and build a stronger pathway for youth development across Pakistan.The PFF will bear all expenses related to the participation of the teams, as well as the other costs associated with organising the championship.

Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Pakistan will take on traditional foes, India, on November 17 in the T20 Asia Cup Cricket Tournament for the Blind, as Bangladesh is ready to host four-nation fixtures this year, 2026. Besides, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and Afghanistan will participate in the regional tournament,The league matches will be played from November 15 to 19 Bashundhara Cricket Stadium in the capital city of Dhaka, as the final will be played on November 20 at the same venueMoin Iqbal, Director International, Bangladesh Blind Cricket Council (BBCC) and Regional Development Director Asia, World Blind Cricket Ltd. l(WBC), said: “We are delighted to announce the Safwan Bashundhara Global T20 Asia Cup Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026 in Bangladesh. The participation of Bangladesh, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will make this an exciting International spotting event and an important milestone for the development of Blind Cricket in Asia. We warmly welcome all teams to Bangladesh.” #T20AsiaCup2026 #BlindCricket #CricketForTheBlind #Bangladesh #BBCC #InclusiveSports #SportsForAll #BeyondSightBeyondLimits #BangladeshCricket #TheTigersAreReady

Kuwait (Sports News): The DP World ILT20 Development Tournament Kuwait 2026 officially got underway with a prestigious Trophy Unveiling Ceremony, bringing together dignitaries, participating teams, players, match officials, families and supporters as excitement builds ahead of the tournament.The ceremony was hosted by Harman Sahni, who welcomed the participating teams and distinguished guests, including Mr. Emad Al Jassam, General Secretary, Kuwait Cricket Board, and Mr. Sajid Ashraf, Executive Director & Strategic Partner, DP World ILT20.Following the National Anthem of the State of Kuwait, Mr. Emad Al Jassam and Mr. Sajid Ashraf officially unveiled the tournament trophy, marking an important milestone ahead of the start of the competition.Addressing the players and guests, Emad Al Jassam expressed his appreciation to the Public Authority for Sport in Kuwait and Kuwait Cricket Board President Mr. Haider Farman for their leadership and continued support. He also congratulated the DP World ILT20 leadership team on the League’s continued success and its commitment to creating opportunities for emerging cricket talent.Sajid Ashraf extended his heartfelt appreciation to the visionary Chairman of DP World ILT20, Mr. Khalid Al Zarooni, and the dynamic League Commissioner, Mr. Mubashshir Usmani, along with the entire DP World ILT20 team, for their continued leadership, guidance and support.Emad Al Jassam and Sajid Ashraf also extended their best wishes ahead of the DP World ILT20 Player Auction, scheduled for 1 October 2026 in Dubai, followed by DP World ILT20 Season 5, from 21 November to 20 December 2026.The ceremony highlighted the growing opportunities being created for emerging cricket talent through the Development Tournament and acknowledged the tireless efforts of the entire Kuwait Cricket management team in contributing to the continued growth and global reach of the DP World ILT20 brand.The four team captains — Meet Bhavsar (Failaka Guardians), Mohamed Aslam (Boubyan Warriors), Yasin Patel (Kuwait Falcons) and Ali Zaheer (Pearl Strikers) — joined the dignitaries for the ceremonial cake cutting, followed by an exclusive captains’ photo shoot with the coveted trophy.The ceremony concluded with a series of official photographs featuring the captains, participating teams and Kuwait Cricket Board management.With the trophy unveiled and the teams ready for action, the stage is now set for an exciting chapter of competitive cricket in Kuwait.The DP World ILT20 Development Tournament Kuwait 2026 promises to shine a spotlight on emerging talent, provide players with a platform to showcase their abilities, and further strengthen the pathway between Kuwait cricket and one of the world’s leading T20 leagues.#KuwaitCricket | #AllInForCricket | #WhereTheWorldPlays

Islamabad (Sports Reporter): The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced a 23-member Pakistan national team squad for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 in Indonesia.The squad brings together players travelling from Pakistan as well as members of the national team based abroad.Head coach Nolberto Solano will lead the Shaheens as they compete in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup, which brings together teams from across the ASEAN region.23-member squad:Yousuf Butt, Hassan Ali, Saqib Hanif, Abdullah Shah, Abdul Rahman, Ali Khan, Ali Agha, Hayyan Khattak, Ali Uzair, Alamgir Ghazi, Ali Raza, Abdul Samad Arshad, Kaleem Ullah, Shayek Dost, Abdullah Iqbal, Easah Suliman, Mohib Ullah, Mamoon Khan, Mohd Fazal, Haris Zeb, Umer Nawaz, Abdul Samad, Ali KhanThe FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 will provide Pakistan with an opportunity to compete on a new international platform and further strengthen its preparations against teams from the ASEAN region.