Unseeded Hamza Roman thrashes third seed Bilal Asim 2-1 in three sets thrillerSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Unseeded upcoming youngster Hamza Roman of Pakistan toppled third seed and hot favorite compatriot Bilal Asim in a major upset in a thrilling three sets match of the ITF Pakistan J30 World Junior Tennis Championships at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Monday.Hamza Roman after losing the 1st game by hitting a double fault and down 0-1 played aggressive tennis and broke back the 2nd game of Bilal Asim in the same style and levelled the game score 1-1. Hamza continued his winning pace and broke the 4th and 6th game of Bilal Asim and won the first set comfortably 6-1.In the second set, Bilal Asim changed the pattern of the game by playing a blend of cross-court, and down the line shots, and serve and volley games. Both the players exhibited an excellent game of tennis and reached 4-4. At this stage Hamza Roman made some unforced errors and hit the ball into the net resulting in losing the 10th game and 2nd set at 4-6.In the decisive set, both the players showed a sparking and standard of tennis and long rallies ultimately finished in favour of Hamza Roman at 7-5. The match lasted 2 hours and 29 minutes was chaired by ITF White Badge Umpire Husnain Mehmood.Zarmeeneh Rahim was the chief guest at the opening ceremony, which was also attended by Gul Rehman Secretary-General-PTF, Arif Qureshi Tournament Referee, Khalil Chughtai-Treasurer-PTF, and a larger number of players, parents, and coaches.Results (Boys’ Singles Round-1):Ahmad Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Mustansir Ali Khan Barons (PAK) 6-1, 6-0Aahil Kaleel (SRI) beat Mohammad Kashan Tariq Qureshi (PAK) 3-6, 6-3, 6-2Taichi Tamura (JPN) beat Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan (PAK) 2-6, 6-3, 6-3Jain Pyun (KOR) beat Abdullah Khan (PAK) 6-2, 6-1Hamza Roman (PAK) beat Bilal Asim (PAK) 6-1, 4-6, 7-5Toki Adachi (JPN) beat Inam Qadir (PAK) 6-0, 6-2Mohammad Hamza Aasim (PAK) beat Thanathip Poti (THA) 6-1, 6-3Naqeeb Hussain (SRI) beat Mohammad Husnain Ali Rizwan (PAK) 6-0, 6-0Asad Zaman (PAK) beat Abdul Baasith Cader (SRI) 6-1, 6-2Yoshito Oda (JPN) beat Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) 6-4, 6-1Takuto Fuke (JPN) beat Rayyan Khan (PAK) 6-0, 6-1Amir Mohammad Khan Mazari (PAK) beat Doruk Elbirlik (TUR) 3-6, 6-4, 6-4Zaidh Zihar (SRI) beat Shehryaar Anees (PAK) 6-3, 6-1Gehash Tissera (SRI) beat Ibrahim Sohail (PAK) 6-0, 4-6, 6-2Hamid Israr Gul (PAK) beat Mohammad Salar Khan (PAK) 6-4, 7-5. 

Islamabad, AJK, Bahawalpur, and Lahore register victories on opening dayAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Islamabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), Bahawalpur, and Lahore register victories on the opening day of the 14th National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) T-20 Blind Cricket Trophy” Grade-1, which commenced at two different venues simultaneously on Monday.Ahsan Mumtaz, Head of Finance & Commercial, NBP Islamabad region, Syed Sultan Shah Chairman Pakistan Blinds Cricket Council (PBCC) & President, World Blind Cricket Ltd, and Syed Salman Tariq Bokhari Director Marketing PBCC were present on this eve.Islamabad beat Gujranwala by 88 runs (Shalimar Ground):In the first match of the morning, Gujranwala won the toss and decided to bowl first. Islamabad made a mammoth total of 267 for 2 runs in allotted 20 overs. Matiullah played unbeaten innings of 140 runs off 64 balls hitting 15 boundaries and 5 sixes, while Anees Javed made quick 41 runs. Talha Iqbal was the only bowler to claim a wicket.In reply, Gujranwala was restricted to 179 runs in 20 overs for the loss of 5 wickets. Israr Hassan and Mohammad Akram 49 and 45 runs respectively. Akmal Hayyat was the pick amongst bowlers with 2 wickets and Fakhar Abass claimed 1 wicket.Result: Islamabad won by 88 runs: Man of the match: MatiuallhAJK beat Okara by 5 wickets (PAF Ground):In the 2nd match of the tournament, AJK won the toss and asked Okara to bat first. Okara made 161 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Abu Huraira was the top scorer with 40 runs while Shahzad Akram chipped in with 36 runs. Kamran Akhtar and Idrees Saleem took 2 wickets each.In reply, AJK chased the target of 162 runs in 17.5 overs for the loss of 5 wickets. Mohammad Ali Jhangir made unbeaten 38 runs and Usman Ali scored 31 runs.Mohammad Arsalan took 2 wickets while Mohammad Arfan, Shahzad Akram and Iftikhar Hussain Tiger took one wicket each.Result: AJK won by 5 wickets: Man of the Match: Idrees SaleemBahawalpur beat Multan by 165 runs (Shalimar Ground):In the penultimate fixture of the day, Bahawalpur won the toss and decided to bat first. Match was reduced to 18 overs each innings. Bahawalpur made 255 runs in allotted 18 overs for the loss of 1 wicket. Mohammad Rashid played extraordinary well and scored a ton, he made unbeaten 155 runs off 62 balls featuring 27 boundaries. Zafar Iqbal was the 2nd highest scorer with 56 runs. Mohammad Yousaf was the only bowler from Multan to claim a wicket.In reply, Multan couldn’t make the most of the batting friendly conditions and made just 90 runs in the stipulated 18 overs for the loss of 8 wickets. Mohammad Safdar made 22 runs. For Bahawalpur, Zafar Iqbal took 2 wickets, while Mohammad Shahzaib and Saqib Ali claimed one wicket each.Result: Bahawalpur won by 165 runs: Man of the match: Mohammad RashidLahore beat Peshawar by 9 wickets (PAF Ground):In the last game of the day, Lahore won the toss and not surprisingly decided to bowl first. Sanaullah’s unbeaten innings of 98 runs off 68 balls helped Peshawar to score 198 runs in allotted 20 overs for the loss of 3 wickets. Haroon Khan also contributed 53 runs off 36 balls. For Lahore, Badar Munir took 2 wickets for 23 runs in his 4 overs spell.In reply, Lahore reached the target in 18.1 overs over for the loss of 1 wicket. Badar Munir also shined with the bat he got out after scoring 104 runs off 60 balls. Sanawal Shehzada remained unbeaten on 81 runs off 51 balls. Mohammad Asif was the only bowler to take the only wicket.Result: Lahore won by 9 wickets: Man of the match: Badar MunirTuesday’s Fixtures:November 14, 2023: AJK Vs Peshawar at Shalimar Cricket GroundNovember 14, 2023: Bahawalpur Vs Gujranwala at PAF Cricket GroundNovember 14, 2023: Lahore Vs Okara at Shalimar Cricket GroundNovember 14, 2023: Islamabad Vs Multan at PAF Cricket Ground 

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: FG/Din Polo edged out DS Polo/Sheikhoo Steel by 8-7½ in the main final of the Maj Gen Saeed-uz-Zaman Janjua Memorial Polo Cup 2023, sponsored by JS Bank, here at the Jinnah Polo Fields on Sunday. The special guests on this occasion were former Army Chief General Jahangir Karamat (R) and Mrs. Maj Gen Saeed-uz-Zaman Janjua. General's family, son Brig Badr-uz-Zaman (R), Club Secretary Maj Ali Taimur (R) and a large number of spectators were present on the occasion. The match between FG/Din Polo and DS Polo/Sheikhoo Steel proved a clash of titans and after a very tough fight, team FG/Din Polo emerged winners by a narrow margin of 8-7½. Juan Cruz Greguol was the hero of the day from the winning side, as he fired in five goals while Mian Abbas Mukhtar slammed in three goals for FG/Din Polo. Nicholas Roberts played well for DS Polo/Sheikhoo Steel by contributing three goals while Daniyal Shaikh added two and Col Omer Minhas (R) and Osman Aziz Anwar one goal each. Talking to media after registering title victory, Mian Abbas Mukhtar of FG/Din Polo said: “We are happy to have played the first final of the season and thanks to Allah Almighty, we have won it. We will play and plan better to win the upcoming tournaments as well.” FG/Din Polo’s Farhad Sheikh said that they played with a good game plan, which resulted in the title triumph. “We are keen to continue performing well in the coming tournaments and win more titles for our team.” Earlier in the subsidiary final, Master Paints outpaced Master Paints/Newage Cables by 9-5½. 

Irtaz Hussain lifts the title, chief guest Admiral Naveed Ashraf distributes prizesAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: With sparking performance the national golfer, Irtaza Hussain has clinched the title of 16th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Amateur Golf Cup 2023 with his net score of 208 over 54 holes, which concluded here at Margallah Green Golf Club (MGGC) Islamabad. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf graced the occasion as chief guest and distributed the prizes among the winners and runner-ups. Also, he congratulated the winners for their remarkable success and appreciated their skills. Naval Chief lauded the high standards of the game that provided exciting and quality entertainment to the participants.Results (Ladies Putting Competitions):3rd Winner: Begum R/Adm Faisal Amin2nd Winner: Begum V/Adm Owais A Bilgrami1st Winner: Begum Cdre K M AsifLady Amateurs (36 Holes):Longest Drive: Anna James Gill (LGGC) with distance of 191 YardsRunner-up Gross: Zaib U Nisa (RPGCC) with Score of 166Winner Gross: Mrs Ami Qin (GCGCC) with Score of 162Runner-up Net: Farnaz Bajwa (MGGC) with Score of 146Winner Net: Zhao Xiaolan (MGGC) with Score of 141 (-1)Invitational Match (9 Holes):Longest Drive: Tariq Ali with distance of 253 YardsClosest to Pin: Ahmed Hussain with distance of 4’ 10”2nd Runner-up Gross: Tariq Ali with Score of 40Runner-up Gross: Mohammad Amjad Khan Niazi Score 40Winner Gross: Ahmed Hussain with Score of 372nd Runner-up Net: Ali Malik with Score of 32Runner-up Net: Begum Saleem Akhtar with Score of 32Winner Net: Naeem Khan with Score of 30Junior Amateurs (18 holes):Longest Drive: Shehryar Sarfraz (RGC) with distance of 253 YardsClosest to Pin: Hassan Murtaza (GMG) with distance of 9’10”Runner-up Gross: Mohid Ibrahim (MGGC) with Score of 75Winner Gross: Laraib Rehman (MDN) with Score of 70Runner-up Net: Abdullah Khan (RGC) with Score of 61 (-10)Winner Net: Shehryar Sarfraz (RGC) with Score of 58 (-13)Seniors Amateur (36 Holes):Longest Drive: Rizwan Rashid (MGGC) with distance of 271 YardsClosest to Pin: Brig Nasar Ullah Khattana (RGC) with distance of 3’2”2nd Runner-up Gross: Mohammad Masood (RGC) with Score of 159Runner-up Gross: Mohammad Aslam Khan (RGC) with Score of 158Winner Gross: Rizwan Rashid (MGGC) with Score of 1542nd Runner-up Net: Aslam Mehr (MGGC) with Score of 140Runner-up Net: Abdul Raqeeb (MGGC) with Score of 140Winner Net: Air Cdre Raza (RGC) with Score of 139Main Category (54 Holes):Subsidiary PrizesLongest Drive: Mohammad Shahran Ali with distance of 300 Yards 2 FeetClosest to Pin: Abbas Mustafa (MGGC) with distance of 8 InchesFirst H/C 7-12 Amateurs CategoryRunner-up Gross: Abdullah Khalid (MGGC) with Score of 237Winner Gross: Mohammad Hashir (MGGC) with Score of 231Runner-up Net: Shayan Zia (PAF) with Score of 211Winner Net: Uzair Bin Abbas (RGC) with Score of 210H/C 0-6 Amateurs CategoryRunner-up Gross: Shahzeb Jahan (RGC) with Score of 221Winner Gross: Raja Mohammad Israr (Garden City) with Score of 221Runner-up Net: Umar Faroog (MGGC) with Score of 208 (-5)Winner Net: Irtaza Hussain (MGGC) with 208

Sports Bulletin ReportJakarta (Indonesia): Japan’s Anraku Sorato continued his stellar 2023 to secure a ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the men’s boulder and lead competitions while Indonesia with one man and one woman got a ticket to Paris in Boulder & Lead and one man and one woman in Speed from the Asian region after showing acceptable performance in the Paris 2024 Olympic qualification event.Men’s Boulder and Lead:Japan’s ANRAKU Sorato continued his stellar 2023 to secure a ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympic GamesThe first ever winner of the IFSC World Cup Boulder series and Lead series was the only climber to top the Lead route and all four BouldersThe 16-year-old scored 199.7pts only falling short of a perfect score by attempting Boulder 4 four times before toppingAnraku’s win means Japan has filled its allotted country quota of two men’s Olympic places with NARASAKI Tomoa securing a spot at the World Championships Bern 2023Tokyo 2020 Olympian PAN Yufei (CHN) was second overall on 164.9pts and was the only climber to challenge Anraku in the Lead roundLEE Dohyun (KOR) was second after the Boulder round but could not capitalise on the good form in the Lead – he finished in third with 132.5ptsOGATA Yoshiyuki (JPN) was fourth with 117.2pts, NARASAKI Meichi was fifth with 70.6pts, CHON Jongwon (KOR) was sixth with 66.8pts, Raviandi RAMADHAN (INA) was seventh with 57.7pts and SONG Yunchan (KOR) was eighth with 23.0ptsAnaku Sorato said: “I’m so happy to get the Olympic ticket. I was quite calm on the Boulders and I performed well. I didn’t know the scores in Lead and I don’t want to know them, I just focus on myself and getting to the top. Now I want a gold medal in Paris.”

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Mohammad Irtaza Hasan sat in the driving seat, as he got a 4 scores lead in the amateurs' category of the 16th Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Amateur Golf Championship 2023 at MGGC Islamabad on Saturday. He was at 142 score after 36 holes game, as Mohammad Umer Farooq was behind him with 146.Results (Day-III)Amateurs Gross (HC 0-6): Mohammad Irtaza Hasan (MGG) 142, Mohammad Umer Farooq (MGG) 146, Shahzaib Jehan (RWP) 147, Raja Mohammad Israr (GCG), 149, Inam-ul-Haq (GCG) 149, Omer Ejaz (MGG) 151, Shahwaiz Abbas )MGG) 151, Atif Fareez (RWP) 152, Yasir Khokhar (RWP) 152, Inyatullah (PSC) 153, Ahtisham Abbasi (MGG) 153, Usman Nadeem (SGD) 154, Alam Afzal (MGG) 154, Mohammad Babar Khokhar (RWP) 154, Adeel Shafqat (MGG) 154.Amateurs Gross (HC 7-12): Mohammad Hashir (MGG) 156, Shayan Zia (PAF) 158, Junaid Khan (MGG) 158, Azhar Ayub Kiani (GCG) 160, Ilys Ahmed (ATK) 160, Raja Rizwan (MGG) 160, Usman Ayub Butt (PAF) 162, Riaz Uddin Kasi (RWP) 162, Shehryar Ali (MGG) 163, Saad Aslam (MGG) 163, Mohammad Huzaifa (PAF) 163, Malik Pervaiz (SKY) 163, Fazal Subhan (SWT) 164, Abdullah Khalid (MGG) 164, Uzair Bin Abbas (RWP) 165, Saad Rana (MGG) 165 

Green Shirts to participate in World Junior Men’s Hockey Cup next month in MalaysiaAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has invited 30 players for training camp, which will get underway on November 13 at National Hockey Stadium Lahore, as the final selected team will take part in the World Junior Men’s Hockey Cup, which will be held in Malaysia next month December 5 to 16, 2023.According to an official of the PHF, all officials, and players are directed to report to Camp Commandant Lt. Col (Retd) Mohammad Asif Naz Khokhar at National Hockey Stadium, Lahore on 13th November 2023 at 1600 hours.Names of invited players:Goalkeepers: Ali Raza (Punjab), Abdul Rafay Sajid (Sindh), Mohammad Faizan Janjua (Customs)Defenders: Arbaz Ahmad (MPCL), Mohammad Sufyan Khan (MPCL), Ahtisham Aslam (MPCL), Aqeel Ahmed (WAPDA), Mohammad Abdullah (MPCL), Sami Ullah (Customs), Abdul Manan (Customs), Arbaz Ayaz (Sindh)Midfielders: Mohammad Murtaza Yaqoob (WAPDA), Zikriya Hayat (Navy), Mohammad Ammad (Customs), Ghazanfar Ali (Customs), Ali Murtaza (Customs), Abuzar (Customs), Abdul Wahab (Sindh)Forwards: Arshad Liaqat (MPCL), Abdul Hannan Shahid (WAPDA), Hamza Fayyaz (Customs), Abdul Rehman (WAPDA), Basharat Ali (Navy), Abdul Qayyum (Customs), Mohammad Arsalan (Punjab), Rana Waleed (Navy), Saad Shafique (Punjab), Sikandar Ali Zakir (Islamabad), Mohammad Tauha Sheroz (Punjab), Amir Sohail (Punjab), Mohammad Ghufran (Punjab)Names of Officials:Lt. Col (Retd) Mohammad Asif Naz Khokhar (Manager), Roelant Oltmans (Coach), International Asif Ahmed Khan (Assistant Coach), International Mohammad Ali Khan (Assistant Coach), Olympian Shakeel Abbasi (Assistant Coach), International Yasir Islam (Assistant Coach), International Syed Kashif Shah (Assistant Coach), International Imran Butt (Goalkeeper Coach), International Amjad Ali (Goalkeeper Coach), Mohammad Nadeem Khan Lodhi (Video Analyst) 

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE (November 11, 2023): Lahore Polo Club secured a 4-3 victory against Lexington Polo Club USA during the second exhibition match of the four-goal Lipton Polo Cup 2023, at the Lahore Polo Club on Saturday.President Lahore Polo Club Azam Hayat Noon shared insights into the unique format, emphasizing the collaboration between Pakistani and American players, each forming a unified team. Taimur Ali Malik showcased exceptional skill by scoring three goals, with Jorge Antonio Vasquez scoring the remaining one goal for Lahore Polo Club. On the American side, William G Boland netted twice, and Carter Robert Carnegie added one goal.The closing ceremony was graced by Maleeha Shahnawaz as the chief guest, who awarded prizes to the talented players. The event attracted a significant gathering of club members and their families.

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Blind Goalball team will leave for China on Sunday (November 12, 2023) to take part in the forthcoming Asia Pacific Goalball Championship, which will be held in Hangzhou, China. Players and officials will depart from Islamabad International Airport in wee hours at 4:00 am.President, Pakistan Blind Sports Federation, Mohammad Waqas said: “Goalball, a Paralympic sport designed for individuals with visual impairments, demands extraordinary teamwork, precision, and determination. The Pakistan Blind Goalball Team, comprising talented athletes, has been diligently preparing for this championship, honing their skills to perfection under the guidance of experienced coaches.The athletes are not only excited about the competition but are also optimistic about their performance. They have expressed their commitment to giving their very best on the court, showcasing the true spirit of sportsmanship and determination. The team is eager to make their mark and vie for victory in the Asia Pacific Goalball Championship.The Pakistan Blind Goalball Team extends its gratitude to the sponsors, supporters, and the entire nation for their unwavering encouragement and backing. Their journey to the championship is not just a sporting endeavor but also a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit”.The championship event, taking place from November 12 to November 19, 2023, will be a thrilling competition, with Pakistan's blind athletes competing alongside teams from Thailand, Mongolia, Iran, Japan, China, Australia, and South Korea.Names of players: Mohammad Ayyaz, Faizan Khattak, Habib Taj, Aamir Nawaz, Hafiz Subtain Ahmad, Ajeet KumarOfficials: Shehzad Javed (Coach), Arsalan Sarvar (Assistant Coach), Imtiaz Ahmed (Manager), Mohammad Waqas (President PBSF)

Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Ali Sher Bajwa lifted the bronze medal in the Discus Throw discipline of the Asian Masters Athletics Championship, which is going on in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac, Philippines.According to an official of the Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP), Lt Col (Retd) Shah-Jehan Mir, Dr. Ali Sher Bajwa, a distinguished orthopedic surgeon based in the United Kingdom (UK), showcased exceptional skill and determination in the Discus Throw event, earning a prestigious bronze medal for Pakistan.The Asian Masters Athletics Championship serves as a prominent platform for master athletes from across the continent to exhibit their skills and compete at the highest level. Dr. Ali Sher Bajwa's bronze medal triumph not only highlights his exceptional talent and hard work but also underscores the crucial support provided by the country through the AFP.