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PSA Satellite Series: Saddam, Sakhi, Anas, Shahab qualify for top-4
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: Besides top seed, Saddam Ul Haq, Sakhi ullah, Anas Ali Shah, and Shahab Khan moved into the semifinals of the ongoing Jahangir Khan PSA Satellite Series Squash Championship 2024 after thrashing their respective challengers Fawad sharif (3-0), Abdullah Butt (3-0), Zain Anwar (3-0), and Abdul Basit (3-2) respectively here at PN Roshan Khan Jahangir Khan Squash Complex on Sunday. The semifinals will be played on Monday at the same venue at 10:00am.In the last quarterfinal, Shahab Khan toiled hard on the court to tide-over his opponent Abdul Basit 3-2 in a well contested five games affair. The final score-line was 11-7, 6-11, 11-9, 9-11, 11-5, as the match lasted 50 minutes.Results (Round-2):Saddam Ul Haq beat Sikander Khan (3-2) 9-11, 11-6, 12-10, 7-11, 11-4 (33 minutes)Fahad Sharif beat Mohammad Babar (3-1) 11-7, 9-11, 11-2, 11-6 (33 minutes)Sakhi ullah beat Hurraira Khan (3-1) 11-9, 9-11, 11-3, 11-3 (23 minutes)Abdullah Butt beat Varun Asif (3-2) 9-11, 11-7, 10-12, 12-10, 12-8 (47 minutes)Anas Ali shah beat Azan Khalil (3-1) 7-11, 11-9, 11-7, 11-1 (32 minutes)Zain Anwar beat Hassan Pracha (3-1) 10-12, 11-5, 11-4, 11-5 (27 minutes)Shahab Khan beat Shayan Khan (3-0) 11-3, 11-7, 11-4 (18 minutes)Abdul Basit beat Cavish Farrukh (3-0) 11-6, 11-7, 11-6 (18 minutes)Results (Quarterfinals): Saddam Ul Haq beat Fawad sharif (3-0) 11-5, 11-5, 11-9 (27 minutes)Sakhi ullah beat Abdullah Butt (3-0) 11-9, 11-1, 11-6 (19 minutes)Anas Ali Shah beat Zain Anwar (3-0) 11-9, 11-9, 11-9 (28 minutes)Shahab Khan beat Abdul Basit (3-2) 11-7, 6-11, 11-9, 9-11, 11-5 (50 minutes)
FOOTBALL - Int News 28 Jul, 2024
Sports Bulletin ReportOslo (Norway): Pakistan Street Child Football Team outclassed hosts Astor Football Club 6-1 by showing impressive performance in their opening match of the Norway Cup 2024 here on Sunday.Astor Football Club scored the first goal in the first half of the match against the Green Shirts, after a few moments, Pakistan equalized the match 1-1. In the second half of the match, the Pakistani street child football team scored 5 goals in a row, Abdul Ghani scored 2 goals, Isa, Junaid, Owais and Mohammad Khan scored one each.Mohammad Adeel, the captain of the national street child football team, spoke after the match said: “We have practiced hard and learned new techniques, God willing, we won the matches, the morale of the players is high with this victory.”The national street child football team played their second group match on July 29 against Vardenset Football Club of Norway. It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan national street child football team has been the runner-up in Norway Cup 2023.
FOOTBALL - Int News 27 Jul, 2024
Sports Bulletin ReportOslo (Norway): Pakistan Street Child Football Team players and officials have arrived Oslo in the capital city of Norway to participate in Norway Cup Football Festival 2024.Pakistan team departed from Islamabad International Airport at 5 am on July 27 for Norway, Oslo to participate in Norway Cup 2024. The national team consists of 22 member squad which includes Mohammad Kashif, Isa Khan, Shahid Anjum, Abdul Ghani, Mohammad Junaid, Mohammad Khan, Daniyal Owais, Mohammad Usama and defenders, Asad Nasir, Obaidullah, Mohammad Adeel, Hamza Gul. Goalkeeper, Aryan, Adeel Ali Khan are part of the squad.Pakistan Street Child Football Team will play their first match on July 28 against Astor Football Club of Norway, second match on July 29 against Vardenset Football Club of Norway and third match of the group on July 30 against Norwegian club. Mohammad Adeel will lead Pakistan team. Pakistani players were runner-up in the held Street Child Football World Cup, while the Norway Cup finished second in 2015 and third in 2016.
Jahangir Khan PSA Satellite Series squash championship 2024
Farhad Shraif, Zain Anwar, and Shahab Khan clinch thrilling victories on opening daySports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: Farhad Shraif, Zain Anwar, and Shahab Khan posted thrilling victories on opening day of the Jahangir Khan PSA Satellite Series Squash Championship 2024, which got underway here at PN Roshan Khan Jahangir Khan Squash Complex on Saturday.Shahab Khan overcame Mohammad Zaman 3-2 with the score-line of 8-11, 11-7, 11-9, 8-11, and 13-11, as the match lasted 43 minutes. It was best contest of the day that was enjoyed by the spectators.Results (Day-1):Saddam ul Haq beat Shahzad (3-1) 11-8, 8-11, 11-7, 11-5 (36 minutes)Sikander Khan beat Kamran Khan (3-0) 11-6, 11-3, 11-1 (22 minutes)Mohammad Babar beat Fawad Hussain (3-1) 5-11, 13-11, 11-5, 11-8 (37 minutes)Fahad Sharif beat Hikmat yar Khan (3-2) 11-8, 10-12, 11-7, 7-11, 11-8 (52 minutes)Sakhi ullah Khan beat Kumail Tariq (3-0) 11-5, 11-5, 11-3 (22 minutes)Hurraira Khan beat Ch Nasir (3-0) 11-4, 11-7, 11-6 (20 minutes)Varun Asif beat Mohammad Ishaq (3-1) 4-11, 11-5, 11-5, 11-9 (20 minutes)Abdullah Butt beat Naveed Rehman (3-1) 11-3, 13-11, 7-11, 11-9 (35 minutes)Anas Ali shah beat Mohammad Ali (3-0) 11-2, 11-8, 11-6 (18 minutes) Azan Khalil beat Shahzad Khan (3-0) 11-5, 11-7, 13-11 (26 minutes)Hassan Pracha beat Mohammad Fawad (3-0) 11-7, 11-7, 11-3 (19 minutes)Zain Anwer beat Mohammad Ahmed (3-2) 5-11, 11-9, 6-11, 11-8, 11-1 (38 minutes)Shahab Khan beat Mohammad Zaman (3-2) 8-11, 11-7, 11-9, 8-11, 13-11 (43 minutes)Shayan Khan beat Haji nawab khan (3-0) 11-3, 11-3, 11-5 (20 minutes)Cavish Farrukh beat Kashi Khan (3-0) 11-3, 11-1, 11-7 (19 minutes) Abdul Basit beat Zuhaib Khan (3-0) 11-7, 11-6 , 11-6 (21 minutes).
Sri Lanka's sports psychologist offers "to help" Hardik Pandya
Bipin DaniA Sri Lankan psychologist Samantha Rupasiri has come forward "to help" Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya in his difficult times he's running through.Recently, Hardik and his wife Natasa Stankovic have officially confirmed their separation and the couple issued a joint statement on social media indicating their mutual decision to part ways and their plan to co-parent their son Agastya. As Hardik is in Sri Lanka to represent the Indian cricket team to participate in the 3 T-20Is, the psychologist has offered her services to keep the player mentally fit. "I am not aware whether the Indian team has brought any mental expert on this tour but if not, I am available to him for personal consultation", Samanrtha Rupasiri, who is officially serving in the Service Sector, speaking to this Reporter over the telephone from Colombo, said. Samantha Rupasri arised from University of Peradeniya in 2002 and contributed her guidance conducting educational sessions to Max Cricket Academy established at Keththarama in 2003. At that time Lasith Malinga,Nuwan Kulasekara,Dilruwan Perera, Dilhara Lokuhettige,Dhammika Prasadand and many more players were representing in U 19 squad.At present she is consulting several sports persons with the wide range of her knowledge as a sport psychologist. "Mainly sports psychologists are considering two major aspects. One is enhancing the performance of a player and other is to enhance the mental well-being". "It depends on Hardik's personal perception that he is coping with the situation. If he announced a separation of his marriage he would be able to face the situation.But everything depends on his mental condition, how he is managing his mindfulness. On this tour. If I am given a chance to interact with him I am confident of bringing him out of this trauma".
FOOTBALL - Int News 26 Jul, 2024
Sports Bulletin ReportRiyadh (Saudi Arabia): The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) announces season two of the Women’s Football Clubs Development Fund Program, continuing its commitment to nurturing and promoting women’s football across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.For the 2024-25 season, the total support fund has increased to SAR 60 million, representing a SAR 10 million rise allocated in the previous season, reflecting SAFF’s dedication to further developing women’s football.Building on the success of the inaugural season, this season’s program will extend its support to 70 women’s football clubs participating in various competitions, including the SAFF Women's Premier League, SAFF Women's First Division League, SAFF Women's Second Division League, SAFF Women's Cup, SAFF Women’s U-17 Tournament, and the Women’s Futsal Tournament.As part of the enhanced program for the new season, SAFF has introduced new criteria to ensure the continuous growth and professional development of women’s football. These new criteria for women’s football clubs include:Sponsorship criteria requiring clubs to attract sponsorsScouting criteria mandating the appointment of an official scout by clubsMedical criteria requiring clubs to appoint a doctor and issue medical reportsFans criteria encouraging increased attendance at matchesNutrition criteria requiring clubs to appoint a nutrition specialistTechnology criteria mandating the use of GPS to assess players' fitness levelsLamia Bahaian, Vice President SAFF said: "We've seen incredible progress in women's football over the past year, and the increased support fund for this season is a clear indication of our commitment to pushing even further. Our aim is to create more opportunities for women in football and build a strong foundation for the sport in Saudi Arabia. With the expansion of our program, we're not only increasing the number of participating clubs but also enhancing the quality of the teams participating in our competitions. We're focused on providing the necessary resources and support to help our players, coaches, and teams thrive. This season promises to be an exciting chapter for women's football, and we're eager to see the continued growth and success of our athletes."Last season, significant strides were made with the hiring of 18 Saudi coaches, and 91% of clubs’ head coaches now hold an A coaching license. Additionally, 24% of clubs have coaches with a pro license, highlighting the increasing professionalization within women's football.Further achievements include the establishment of Under-17 teams by 56% of the clubs, providing a platform for young female footballers to develop their skills. The commitment to nurturing homegrown talent is also evident with 87 professional contracts signed with Saudi players, marking a significant milestone in the development of women's football in the Kingdom.As SAFF embarks on this new season, it remains committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic football environment that empowers women and young girls to pursue their passion for the sport. The significant increase in funding and the expansion of support services demonstrate SAFF's ongoing dedication to elevating women's football.
VOLLEYBALL - Int News 26 Jul, 2024
Sports Bulletin ReportManama (Bahrain): Pakistan’s Under-18 Volleyball Squad including 12 players and 6 officials arrived in Bahrain to participate in the 15th Asian Under-18 Volleyball Championship, which will be held in here from July 28 to August 4, 2024.Names of players: Talal Ahmed, Abu Bakar, Mohammad Anas, Mohammad Hassan, Mohammad Jabran Khan, Ajmal Junaid, Muhtad Ali Shah, Mohammad Junaid, Mohammad Irfan, Mohammad Yahya, Mohammad Nasir, Khizar HayatTeam Officials: Mohammad Kamran (Head of Delegation), Mohammad Buksh Javed (Team Manager), Saeed Ahmad Khan Sadi (Head Coach), Mohammad Suleman (Assistant Coach), Mohammad Salman (Physio), Mohammad Sabtain (Referee).
Pacer Shahnawaz Dahani ruled out of Shaheens’ Darwin tour
Sports Bulletin ReportDarwin (Australia): Fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani has been ruled out of the Pakistan Shaheens’ Darwin tour after picking up a back injury. Dahani will miss the second four-dayer against Bangladesh ‘A’ starting from Friday and the white-ball leg of the Darwin tour, which involves two one-day matches and the Top End T20 Series.25-year-old fast bowler, who picked up four wickets against Bangladesh ‘A’ in first four-day match, will return to Pakistan immediately and will be assessed by the medical panel before starting the rehabilitation process.Spin-bowling all-rounder Mubasir Khan has been added to the white-ball squad as cover for Dahani. Khurram Shahzad, who was set to return after the completion of two four-day match series against Bangladesh ‘A’, will now be available for selection in the two one-day matches against Northern Territory Strike and Bangladesh ‘A’ on 4 and 6 August, respectively.
OLYMPICS - Winter Games 24 Jul, 2024
Sports Bulletin ReportParis (France): Salt Lake City-Utah will host the XXVII Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2034, the decision was taken by the IOC Members today during the 142nd IOC Session Paris.The Salt Lake City-Utah 2034 delegation was led by the Governor of Utah, Spencer Cox, the Mayor of Salt Lake City, Erin Mendenhall, the President of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), Gene Sykes, and the President of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games, Fraser Bullock.IOC President Thomas Bach said: “Salt Lake City and Utah are long-time friends of the Olympic Movement, and we are confident that they will organise exceptional Olympic and Paralympic Games, just as they did years ago. The legacy of 2002 is tangibly and passionately alive in Utah. The legacy of 2034 starts today.”Governor Cox said: “The Olympics and Paralympics represent so much more than competition. At its core, the Olympic Movement is about building community and celebrating excellence, things we do really well in Utah. More than 80 per cent of Utahns and 100 per cent of our elected leaders supported our Olympic bid. We're ready to host another Olympic Winter Games, and we can't wait to welcome the world back to Utah in 2034.”Erin Mendenhall, the Mayor of Salt Lake City, said: “Salt Lake City and the Olympic and Paralympic Movement are deeply connected through values - our commitment to diversity, love for our youth and the tireless work to preserve our environment. These principles are shared through the lens of sport. I can’t imagine a better partnership than the one we continue to forge with our Olympic partners.”USOPC President Gene Sykes said: “This a great day for winter sport in the United States and around the world. The Games vision brought forth by the Salt Lake City-Utah team – inclusive of state and city leaders, the remarkable bid team and the community that showed support for this effort throughout – has been collaborative and forward-looking from the very start. We are thankful to the IOC and to Karl Stoss who led the Future Host Commission, and we look forward to the process of organising what we know will be terrific Games in 2034.”
FOOTBALL - Int News 24 Jul, 2024
Sports Bulletin ReportRiyadh (Saudi Arabia): The Saudi Pro League (SPL) and Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) have announced a new five-year production partnership with IMG, a global sports, events, and representation company, for the Roshn Saudi League (RSL), King’s Cup, and Saudi Super Cup, starting from the 2024-25 season.This season will mark a significant shift for the SPL and SAFF, as IMG takes on the role of broadcast producer for the RSL, King’s Cup, and Saudi Super Cup, in partnership with the SPL and SAFF, combining the expertise of local partners with IMG’s world-class production experience and capabilities. The strategic collaboration will ensure best-in-class production quality, innovation and consistency across all RSL, Saudi Super Cup, and King’s Cup matches.The 2024-25 season broadcast of the RSL, King’s Cup, and Saudi Super Cup will feature more dynamic storytelling and captivating content that highlights the excitement of the matches and celebrates the rich culture and passion that drive the sport. This will enable partners to offer deeper insights, as well as more engaging and entertaining narratives, enhancing the viewing experience for fans around the world and fostering a deeper connection with the league.Omar Mugharbel, CEO of the Saudi Pro League, said: “Our new production partnership marks a significant step forward for the SPL as we continue our transformation and growth on and off the pitch. Our collaboration with IMG reflects our commitment to bring world-class production standards to Saudi football with the league the central host producer. By leveraging the expertise of IMG and maintaining strong partnerships with local and regional distributors, the SPL is poised to deliver an unparalleled football viewing experience to fans around the world through technology, innovation and talent.”Barney Francis, EVP of Studios at IMG, said: “Saudi Pro League is one of the most exciting and fastest-growing leagues in global football, with fans around the world now tuning in to watch thrilling action between some of the game’s biggest stars. In today’s battle for attention, it’s critical for rightsholders to take control of their narrative and innovate. We are excited to help SPL take its content offering and storytelling to the next level for viewers and broadcasters, and to provide opportunities for local broadcast and production talent to be part of the journey.”
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