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VOLLEYBALL - National 14 Feb, 2025
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Pakistan WAPDA, Khyber Pukhtunkawa (KPK) and Punjab registered wins on the opening day of the Allied Bank National U-20 Men’s Volleyball Championship 2025, which rolled into action here at WAPDA Sports Complex on Friday.In the first match of the day Punjab outclassed Gilgit Baltistan (GB) in straight games 3-0 while WAPDA outplayed Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) in similar style 3-0. In the third match KPK beat Islamabad 3-0.Results:Punjab beat GB (3-0) 25-13, 25-19, 25-18WAPDA beat AJK (3-0) 25-17, 25-18, 25-18KPK beat Islamabad (3-0) 25-21, 25-18, 25-19Saturday’s Fixtures:Match 1: Army vs Islamabad 11:00 AMMatch 2: WAPDA vs GB 12:30 PMMatch 3: KP vs Sindh 02:00 PMMatch 4: GB vs Balochistan 03:30 PMMatch 5: Punjab vs AJK 05:00 PMMatch 6: WAPDA vs (Opponent to be decided) 06:30 PM
POLO - Local News 14 Feb, 2025
Lahore (PR): HN Polo secured a spot in the main final of the Deepal 96 Punjab Cup after defeating Olympia/AZB 5-2 on the fourth day of the tournament, organized by Lahore Polo Club. A large crowd of families and spectators gathered at the club to celebrate a special day while enjoying the thrilling polo action. Among the distinguished attendees were Lahore Polo Club President Malik Azam Hayat Noon, executive committee members, club members, polo players and their families. In an exciting contest, HN Polo outclassed Olympia/AZB 5-2, with Hamza Mawaz Khan leading the charge, scoring four goals, while Ramiro Zavaleta added one to the tally. For Olympia/AZB, Luis Manuel Aguirre netted two goals, and Ahmed Zubair Butt contributed one. HN Polo started the match on a strong note, capitalizing on a 30-yard penalty to take an early 1-0 lead. The second chukker saw an intense battle between both sides, with each team finding the net once, allowing HN Polo to maintain a narrow 2-1 advantage. The momentum firmly shifted in HN Polo’s favor during the third chukker as they struck two consecutive goals, extending their lead to a commanding 4-1. However, Olympia/AZB responded with a crucial goal to keep their hopes alive, reducing the deficit to 4-2 before the third chukker ended. The fourth and final chukker mirrored the second, with both teams adding one goal apiece. HN Polo held their ground to seal a well-earned 5-3 victory, securing their place in the final in dominant fashion. With this victory, HN Polo will now face DS Polo in the final on Sunday (February 16, 2025), while BN, FG, and Olympia/AZB will compete in the subsidiary final.
MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 13 Feb, 2025
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: The stage is ready to roll into action Combaxx 7th Asian Taekwondo Open Championships 2025, here at the international sports venue Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex on Friday.This major international event will feature 113 Poomsae athletes from 22 countries, along with 200 international delegates, including athletes, officials, and referees. Additionally, the championship will witness fierce competitions in the Kyorugi category, comprising Junior Division: 110 Participants, and Senior Division: 302 Participants.Participating Nations: Oman (2 Athletes), Iran (15 Athletes), Palestine (7 Athletes), Afghanistan (31 Athletes), Saudi Arabia (29 Athletes), Kazakhstan (6 Athletes), Egypt (11 Athletes), France (5 Athletes), Great Britain (1 Athlete), Morocco (2 Athletes), Kenya (3 Athletes), Mali (2 Athletes), Portugal (1 Athlete), UAE (3 Athletes), Greece (1 Athlete), Jordan (1 Athlete), Andorra (2 Athletes), Canada (1 Athlete), Iraq (1 Athlete), Uzbekistan (5 Athletes), Tajikistan (4 Athletes), Germany (3 Athletes)President, Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF), Col (Retd) Waseem Janjua said: "This championship is a remarkable opportunity to showcase Pakistan's hosting capabilities while promoting Taekwondo at both junior and senior levels. With over 400 Kyorugi participants and 113 Poomsae athletes, the event will be a spectacular display of talent and sportsmanship."
LCCB Blind Cricket: Lahore outclass Bahawalpur by 10 wickets in final
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Hosts Lahore overpowered Bahawalpur by 10 wickets in the final of the 7th LCCB Blind Cricket Tournament here at Aleem Dar Cricket Academy Lahore on Friday.Winning the toss, Lahore chose to field first, allowing Bahawalpur to set a big target. The Bahawalpur team showcased their batting prowess, finishing their innings with a competitive total of 254 runs, losing 3 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Moin led the charge for Bahawalpur, with an impressive 161 runs off just 88 balls. He was well-supported by zafer iqbal, who contributed a vital unbeaten 46 runs off 37 balls. Aftab take 1 wicket for Lahore In response, Lahore batting line up rose to the occasion, successfully chasing down the target by scoring 258 runs for the loss wickets in a swift 16.4 overs. Badar Muneer was the star of the innings, delivering a spectacular performance with the bat, scoring 158* runs from 55 balls. He received solid support for sanwal, who added 82* runs off 46 balls. Badar Munir man of the match award.Player of the Tournament:* B1: Muhammed Ayyaz * B2: Moin Ali * B3: Sana Ullah Khan The event was graced by esteemed guests, including Ali Meer, Syed Sultan Shah (President of World Blind Cricket Ltd & Chairman of Pakistan Blind Cricket Council), Arshad Nadeem Olympian gold medallist, CEO Lahore Qalandar Atif Rana, Aleem dar international empire, Rashma Artist from Pakistani film industries and Tabish Hashmi.
VOLLEYBALL - National 13 Feb, 2025
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) is set to host the Allied Bank National U-20 Men’s Volleyball Championship 2025 from 14th to 18th February 2025 at WAPDA Sports Complex, Ferozepur Road, Chungi Amer Sidhu, Lahore. This prestigious national event will bring together the country’s top young volleyball talent, with teams from all provinces and departmental units participating in the competition.The Allied Bank National U-20 Men’s Volleyball Championship serves as a crucial event in PVF’s ongoing efforts to promote volleyball at the grassroots level, develop young players, and provide them with a platform to showcase their skills on a national stage. The championship is expected to be highly competitive, with teams striving to make their mark in Pakistan’s volleyball circuit.PVF extends its gratitude to Allied Bank for its support as the title sponsor of the event. The championship will serve as an opportunity to foster new volleyball talent and contribute to the long-term growth of the sport in Pakistan.
Three Pakistan players fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Islamabad (Sports Desk): Pakistan players Shaheen Shah Afridi, Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam have been fined for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during their tri-nation series match against South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday.Shaheen was fined 25 per cent of his match fee after he was found to have breached Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator) during an International Match.”The incident occurred in the 28th over of South Africa’s innings, when Shaheen deliberately got in the way of batter Matthew Breetzke as he ran a single, causing an inappropriate physical contact that also resulted in an argument.Saud and substitute fielder Kamran were fined 10 per cent each of their match fee as they celebrated too close to batter Temba Bavuma after he was run out in the 29th over of South Africa’s innings.Saud and Kamran were found to have breached Article 2.5 of the Code, which relates to “using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match.”
POLO - Local News 13 Feb, 2025
Lahore (PR): DS Polo secured a spot in the main final of the Deepal 96 Punjab Cup 2025 continued at the Lahore Polo Club. DS Polo registered a commanding 9-5 victory over Olympia/AZB to earn a place in the main final. Max Charlton starred for DS Polo, smashing six superb goals, while Estanislao Abelenda netted two and Ahmed Ali Tiwana added one goal. For the losing side, Luis Manuel Aguirre thrashed in three goals, and Abdul Rehman Monnoo contributed two. DS Polo got off to a flying start, hammering in three stunning goals in the opening chukker to seize an early 3-0 lead. Olympia/AZB responded strongly in the second chukker, netting two consecutive goals to narrow the gap to 3-2. However, DS Polo quickly regained control, firing in another brace to extend their advantage to 5-2. The third chukker saw a closely contested battle, with both teams matching each other goal for goal, but DS Polo maintained their edge at 7-4. Heading into the decisive fourth and final chukker, DS Polo asserted their dominance once again, adding two more goals while restricting Olympia/AZB to just one. With a resounding 9-5 triumph, DS Polo sealed their place in the main final in emphatic fashion. In the second match of the day, BN Polo edged past FG Polo in a nail-biting encounter, winning it with a narrow margin of 8½-8. Marcos Solari led the charge for BN Polo with six goals, while Tito Ruiz Guinazu and Babar Naseem added one goal each. Raul Laplacette fought hard for FG Polo, smashing in superb seven goals while Nicolas Ruiz Guinazu chipped in with one. The action continues on Friday (February 14, 2025), with HN Polo facing Olympia at 3:00 pm. Among the spectators were Deepal 96’s National Sales Manager Ahmed Kamal, Assistant General Manager Agha Moosa, Zonal Manager Daniyal Shaheen, Faisal Afridi, Lahore Polo Club President Malik Azam Hayat Noon, along with executive committee members and other distinguished guests.
England Men call up Tom Banton as cover for third ODI against India
Islamabad (Sports Desk): England Men have called up Somerset batter Tom Banton as cover for the third ODI against India in Ahmedabad, which starts on Wednesday.Warwickshire batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell, who featured in the first ODI defeat in Nagpur, has sustained a left hamstring injury. The injury will be assessed further when the team arrive in Ahmedabad on Monday.Banton, who last played for England in an ODI in August 2020, has been in outstanding form in T20 franchise cricket. He is currently the leading run-scorer in the UAE ILT20 competition, where he has amassed 493 runs from 11 innings at an average of 54.77, including two centuries. He is set to arrive in India tomorrow (Monday).
POLO - Local News 09 Feb, 2025
LAHORE (PR): FG Polo clinched the 5th Jinnah Gold Cup 2025 trophy after defeating HN Polo 8-5 in the grand finale.A large crowd, including families and polo enthusiasts, gathered at Jinnah Polo Fields to witness the first high-goal season final. Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman was the chief guest, while former players, including Club Secretary Maj (R) Ali Taimoor, were also in attendance. The final featured an exhibition of vintage cars and an exciting tent pegging display, adding to the event’s grandeur. FG Polo dominated the match, with Raul Laplacette scoring four goals, while Mian Abbas Mukhtar and Raja Mikael Sami added one goal each. For HN Polo, Haider Naseem netted three goals, and Hamza Mawaz Khan contributed two. The match kicked off at a blistering pace, with both teams showcasing exceptional polo skills and tactics. The intense battle saw each side convert two goals in the opening chukker, ending it in a 2-2 deadlock. HN Polo seized the early momentum in the second chukker, netting a field goal to take a narrow 3-2 lead. However, FG Polo responded in style, staging a strong comeback with a brilliant brace, reclaiming the advantage at 4-3. The third chukker was a masterclass by FG Polo, as they dominated the play, hammering in three consecutive goals to establish a commanding 7-3 lead. Their momentum carried into the fourth and final chukker, where they added yet another goal to extend their lead to 8-3. Despite a spirited late surge, HN Polo managed to fire in two quick goals, narrowing the deficit to 5-8. However, their efforts came too late, as FG Polo held firm to clinch the grand finale with a resounding 8-5 victory. Earlier in the thrilling subsidiary final, DS Polo secured a hard-fought 7-6½ victory over BN/Newage. Lao Abelenda led the charge for DS Polo with a stellar performance, emerging as the top scorer with five fabulous goals, while Ahmed Ali Tiwana contributed two crucial goals. Despite enjoying a half-goal handicap advantage, BN/Newage put up a fierce fight, with Marcos Solari netting impressive five goals, and Tito Ruiz Guinazu adding one to their tally. Raul Laplacette of FG Polo was named player of the final, while the best pony award went to Mian Abbas Mukhtar’s mare.
Rashid D. Habib Golf: Ahmad Baig retains his title
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: Bank AL Habib’s 14th Rashid D. Habib Memorial National Professionals Golf Tournament concluded in grand fashion at the Karachi Golf Club, witnessing stellar performances from some of the finest professional golfers in Pakistan. Ahmed Baig (PAF) displayed remarkable consistency to clinch the Professional Champion Title, shooting 273 (-15) and taking home Rs 937,676. Mohammad Zubair (KGC) finished as runner-up, posting 275 (-13) and securing Rs 602,787.The event, held from February 6 to 9, 2025, brought together top senior, junior, and professional golfers, competing for a substantial prize purse across multiple categories. Mohammad Tariq (ICGC) emerged victorious in the Senior Professionals category, finishing with a total of 140 (-4) over two rounds. Aurangzeb Khan (KGC) closely followed with 141 (-3).In the Junior Professionals division, Syed Ali Noshairwan Naqvi (LGG) secured the title with a total score of 151 (+7), narrowly edging out Rehan Babar (LGG) at 152 (+8). The PRO-AM event saw 27 professionals participating, with Muhammad Zubair’s team winning the top prize of Rs 50,000. Minhaj Maqsood’s team finished as runners-up, while Shahid Javed Khan’s team claimed third place.Kamram Zahoor was the winner in KGC Caddies, Saleem Inayat in KGC Senior Professionals and Abdullah became title holder in KGC Professionals category. Top five golfers according to PGF criteria, were paid appearance money of PKR200,000 each among Mohammad Shabbir (Islamabad Golf Club), Mohammad Alam (Garrison), Mohammad Munir (Rawalpindi), Minhaj Masqood (Rawalpindi), and Mohammad Zubair (Karachi).Simimarly PKR 75,000 each were paid as appearance money to Senior Pros: Mohammad Akram, Nisar Hussain and Mohammad Tariq. PKR 150,000 were equally distributed among junior professionals Rehan Babar, Mohammad Sahil and Shahbaz Ali. Amjad Yousuf from Rawalpindi scored a spectacular Hole-in-One at Blue Hole No. 4, winning a Toyota Altis. Tallat Ijaz achieved second Hole-in-One in the same category and was awarded a Golf Kit.The Chief Guest Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Jamil Ahmed said that Bank AL Habib’s Rashid D. Habib Memorial Tournament remains a landmark in Pakistan’s golf calendar, honoring the legacy of the late Rashid D. Habib. The Chief Guest presented mementos and awards to the winners.
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