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TENNIS - ITF Juniors 08 Nov, 2023

ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1: Ahtesham Humayain claims an upset win

Ahtesham Humayain thrashes compatriot Huzaima Abdul Rehman in straight sets 2-0Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: An unseeded player, Ahtesham Humayun outclassed 4-seeded Huzaima Abdul Rehman in straight sets 2-0 in the Boys’ Singles fixture of the ongoing ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1 Tennis Championships 2023 at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Wednesday. The final score-line was 6-2, and 6-0.In the Girl's Quarterfinals, unseeded Hinata Wada of Japan toppled 4-seeded Anastasia Melnikova from Russia in straight sets 2-0 with the score-line of 7-5, and 6-2.Results:Boys’ Singles (Round-II):Yoshito Oda (JPN) beat Zaidh Zihar (SRI) 6-3, 6-2Ahtesham Humayain (PAK) beat Huzaima Abdul Rehman (PAK) 6-2, 6-0Hamid Israr (PAK) beat Thanathip Poti (THA) 6-3, 6-2Toki Adachi (JPN) beat Kashan Tariq (PAK) 6-1, 6-1Girls’ Singles (Quarterfinals):Viktoriia Sedova (RUS) beat Senari Jayasinghe (SRI) 6-0, 6-0Hinata Wada (JPN) beat Anastasia Melnikova (RUS) 7-5, 6-2Saajida Razick (SRI) beat Saina Jayesh Vaida (SGP) 6-1, 6-3Phitchayapak Srimuk (THA) beat Aashnika Kasturi (AUS) 6-1, 6-1Boys’ Doubles (Quarterfinals):Bilal Asim / Hamza Roman (PAK) beat Mohammad Hamza Aasim / Mohmmad Salar (PAK) 6-2, 6-3Ahtesham Humayun / Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan (PAK) beat Shehryar Anees/ Asad Zaman (PAK) 6-2, 6-4Ahmed Nael Qureshi / Huzaima Abdul Rehman (PAK) beat Yoshito ODA (JPN) / Kamonpanyakorn Thadapong (THA) 6-3, 7-6 (5)Toki Adachi (JPN) / Thanathip Poti (THA) beat Abdul Basith Cader (SRI) / Zaidh Zihar(SRI) 6-2, 7-5Girls’ Doubles (Quarterfinals):Viktoriia Sedova (RUS) / Hinata Wada (JPN) beat Soha Ali / Sheeza Sajid (PAK) 6-2, 6-3Amna Ali Qayum (PAK) / Saina Jayesh (SGP) beat Zainab Ali Raja/ Fatima Ali Raja (PAK) 6-2, 6-0Saajida Razick (SRI) / Venuli Senari (SRI) beat Phitchayapak Srimuk (THA)/ Aashnika Kasturi (AUS) 6-4, 2-6 (10-5).

TENPIN BOWLING - National 08 Nov, 2023

Pakistan Open Tenpin Bowling Championship starts in Karachi

Nasir Dar and Anusha Anil win the titles of men's deaf, and women’s deaf Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: Nasir Dar and Anusha Anil have won the titles of men's deaf, and women’s deaf respectively while Shahid Ansari claimed the Media Event title of the Pakistan Open Tenpin Bowling Championship, which was rolled into action at Royal Rodale Bowling Club DHA Karachi on Wednesday. President, Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation (PTBF), Ijaz ur Rehman was the chief guest and inaugurated the 6-days event. Senior vice President, PTBF Khawaja Ahmed Mustaqeen, President, Sindh Tenpin Bowling Association, Aleem Agha and a large number of peoples were also present on the occasion.Results (Men's Deaf):Nasir Dar won deaf men's event while Fahad and Ahmed Khan obtained 2nd and 3rd position respectively. Women' deaf:Anusha Anil got first position in the deaf women's event while Erum and Benish Munir finished 2nd and 3rd position.Media Event:Shahid Ansari won the Media Event while Sibte Hassan and Javed Iqbal obtained 2nd and 3rd position respectively. Around 200 men and women players are taking part in the nine different categories, including open singles, amateur, ladies, under-22, senior, media, doubles, deaf and mixed team.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 07 Nov, 2023

ITF Junior: Nael, Thadpong, Hamza, and Bilal jump into next round

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Ahmed Nael Qureshi, Kamonpanyakorn Thadpong , Hamza Roma, and Bilal Asim jumped into the next round of the ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1 Tennis Championships 2023 after winning their respective matches here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Tuesday.Results (Boys’ Singles Round-II):Ahmed Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Mohammad Hamza Aasim (PAK) 6-3, 6-1Kamonpanyakorn Thadpong (THA) beat Doruk Elbirlik (TUR) 7-6 (2), 6-1Hamza Roman (PAK) beat Asad Zaman (PAK) 6-1, 6-2Bilal Asim (PAK) beat Salar Khan (PAK) 6-0, 7-6 (5)Girls’ Singles (Round-II):Phitchayapak Srimuk (THA) beat Madina Omarova (KAZ) 2-6, 6-3, 7-5Anastasiia Melinkova (RUS) beat Amna Ali Qayum (PAK) 6-2, 6-2Venuli Senari (SRI) beat Sheeza Sajid (PAK) 6-1, 6-2Aashnika Kasturi (AUS) beat Zainab Ali Raja (Pak) 6-2, 6-0Saian Jayesh (AUS) beat Fatima Ali Raja (PAK) 6-0, 6-0Boys’ Doubles (Round-I):Abdul Basith Cader (SRI) / Zaidh Zihar (SRI) beat Abdullah Khan / Mustansir Ali Khan (PAK) 6-0, 6-0Takuto Fuke (JPN) / Taichi Tamura (JPN) beat Ahtesham Humayun / Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan (PAK) 6-2, 6-2Yoshito ODA (JPN) / Thadpong (THA) beat Rayyan Khan / Inam Qadir (PAK) 6-0, 6-0Shehryar Anees / Asad Zaman (PAK) beat Aahil Kaleel (SRI) / Geshash Tissera (SRI) 3-6, 7-5 (10-7).

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 06 Nov, 2023

ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1: 8 local players move into next round

Nael, Bilal, Ahtesham, Mohammad Hamza, Asad, Hamza, Mohammad Salar, Hamid post winsSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Eight local tennis lads, Ahmed Nael Qureshi, Bilal Asim, Ahtesham Humayun, Mohammad Hamza Aasim, Asad Zaman, Hamza Roman, Mohammad Salar Khan, and Hamid Israr advanced into the next round of the ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1 Tennis Championships 2023 after winning their respective matches here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Monday.The opening ceremony was held today at PTF Complex Islamabad. Mansoor Ahmad Khan the Deputy Director General (DDG) of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) graced the occasion as chief guest. Gul Rehman Secretary-General-PTF, Arif Qureshi Secretary-Tournament Referee, Khalil Chughtai-Treasurer-PTF, and a larger number of players, parents, and coaches were present of this occasion.Results (Boys’ Singles Round-I):Ahmed Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Taichi Tamura (JPN) 6-0, 6-1Kamonpanyakorn Thadpong (THA) beat Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan (PAK) 6-4, 6-2Bilal Asim (PAK) beat Mustansir Ali Khan (PAK) 6-0, 6-1Doruk Elbirlik (TUR) beat Inam Qadir (PAK) 6-1, 6-0Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) beat Abdul Baasith Cader (SRI) 6-3, 6-2Mohammad Hamza Aasim (PAK) beat Aahil Kaleel (SRI) 6-2, 6-2Asad Zaman (PAK) beat Takuto Fuke (JPN) 6-4, 6-4Hamza Roman (PAK) beat Naqeeb Hussain (SRI) 6-0, 6-1Mohammad Salar Khan (PAK) beat Gehash Tissera (SRI) 6-0, 6-3Hamid Israr (PAK) beat Mohammad Yahya (PAK) 6-1, 6-1Thanathip Poti (THA) beat Abdullah Khan (PAK) 6-2, 6-4Zaidh Zihar (SRI) beat Amir Mazari (PAK) 3-6, 6-3, 6-0Yoshito ODA (JPN) beat Shehryar Aness (PAK) 6-2, 6-4.

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 05 Nov, 2023

Asian Open Taekwondo Championship: Afghanistan clinch title

Afghan players lift 2 golds, 2 Silver medals: Pakistan claim 2nd, Kazakhstan 3rd positionAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Afghanistan athletes have won the title of the 5th Asian Open Taekwondo Championship 2023 by winning 2 gold and 2 silver medals that concluded at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex on Sunday. Pakistan won second position with 2 gold, 1 silver, and 7 bronze medals, while the Kazakhstan team came third with 1 gold and 4 silver medals.In the women's event of the championship, Kazakhstan came first with 4 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze medals, Great Britain came second with 1 gold and 2 silver medals whereas Iran came third with 1 gold and 1 silver medal.In the prize distribution ceremony of the championship, the distinguished guests were the President of the Asian Taekwondo Union Prof. Kyu Seok Lee, Squash legend Jahangir Khan, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin, Ambassador of Nepal Tapas Adhikaw, President of PTF. Colonel (retd) Waseem Janjua, Technical Delegate of the Championship Kook Hyun Jung, and CEO Umar Saeed distributed the prizes.Earlier, on the last day of the 5th Asian Taekwondo Open Championship Kyorugi event, four different weight category competitions were held. In the men's -58kg final, Kazakhstan's Zhavokhirkhon Islamov performed brilliantly and won the gold medal by defeating Lev Korneev of Serbia 2-1 in an interesting match. Mohammad Nadhim of Iraq won the bronze medal while Samikhon of Kazakhstan won the fourth bronze.In the men's -80kg category finals, Korea's Geon-Woo Seo won 2-0 against Serbia's Rustam Odinaev to win Gold while Iraq's Saif Taher Habeeb won the bronze, while Pakistan's Mazhar Abbas won the fourth.In the women's -62 kg category final, Serbia's Nadja Savkpvic won gold with a 2-1 victory over Pakistan's Zoya Sabir, while Pakistan's Sara Rehman and Hajra Shakeel took bronze and fourth respectively. In the women's +73 category final, Kazakhstan's Cansel Deniz won 2-0 against Pakistan's Manisha Ali. Pakistan's Hira Khan won bronze and Pakistan's Nuzrat Mumtaz won the fourth bronze medal.Results (Final Day):Kyrougi Male CategoryFirst Position: Afghanistan (2 Gold & 2 Silver Medals)Second Position: Pakistan (2 Gold, 1 Silver and 7 Bronze Medals) Third Position: Kazakhstan (1 Gold & 4 Silver Medals)Kyrougi Female CategoryFirst Position: Kazakhstan (4 Gold & 1 Silver & 3 x Bronze Medals)Second Position: Iran (1 Gold & 1 Silver Medals) Third Position: Great Britain (3 Silver and 11 Bronze Medals)Poomsae Male/Female Individual CategoryFirst Position: Pakistan (6 Gold & 6 Silver & 12 x Bronze Medals) Second Position: Saudi Arabia (2 Gold & 1 Silver & 2 x Bronze Medals)Third Position: Nepal (1 Gold)Poomsae Male/Female Pair / Team CategoryFirst Position: Pakistan (7 Gold & 6 Silver & 10 x Bronze Medals) Second Position: Saudi Arabia (1 x Bronze Medals)

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 05 Nov, 2023

ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1: Main Draw matches to start on Monday

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: The main draw matches of the ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1 Tennis Championships 2023 will start on Monday (November 5) at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad.A Large number of junior tennis player boys and girls from, Pakistan, Turkey, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Japan, Russia, Uzbekistan and Sri Lanka are participating in the championships.In the boys' singles final qualifying round, Nabeel Ali Qayum(PAK), Zaidh Zihar(SRI), Rayyan Khan (PAK) and Takuto Fuke(JPN) beat their opponents and moved into the main draw. The Opening Ceremony and the main draw matches will commence tomorrow Monday 6th November 2023.Boys’ Singles (Qualifying Round-II):Nabeel Ali Qyum (PAK) beat Inam Qadir (PAK) 7-5, 6-0; Takuto Fuke (JPN) beat Abdullah Khan (PAK) 7-5, 6-2; Rayyan Khan (PAK) beat Mohammad Yahya (PAK) 6-1, 6-2; Zaidh Zihar(SRI) beat Mohammad Hamza Aasim (PAK) 6-3, 6-4

POLO - Local News 05 Nov, 2023

Shah Rafi Alam Polo Cup 2023: Remounts clinch coveted title

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Team Remounts clinched the coveted title of the 10th Shah Rafi Alam Polo Cup 2023, defeating Team FG/Din Polo by a score of 9-5 in an electrifying finale at the Lahore Polo Club ground.The event witnessed a significant turnout of enthusiastic spectators, including families and polo aficionados who gathered at the Lahore Polo Club to witness this thrilling polo spectacle. Mrs. Tamiz Alam, the esteemed chief guest and wife of the late Gen Shah Rafi Alam, graced the occasion with her presence. Haider Malik of United Bank Limited, Azam Hayat Noon, the President of the Lahore Polo Club, executive committee members, Gen Shah Rafi Alam's family, and many polo enthusiasts joined in to enjoy the high-quality polo showcased during the finals. The day's festivities also included a classic car parade and an archery competition.The main final lived up to its reputation as an enthralling encounter. After a hard-fought battle, Team Remounts emerged victorious with a final score of 9-5. The Argentinian sensation, Abelenda, representing Team Remounts, displayed exceptional prowess by scoring impressive six goals. His teammates, including Mohammad Naeem, Shahid Imran, and Hamza Iqbal, contributed with one goal each. On the opposing side, Juan Cruz Greguol led the charge for FG/Din Polo with a remarkable hat-trick, while Mumtaz Abbas Niazi and Mian Abbas Mukhtar each scored one goal.In the subsidiary final, Team Diamond Paints registered a 9-6½ victory over DS/Sheikhoo Steel. Raja Temur Nadeem showcased outstanding performance by firing four incredible goals for Diamond Paints. Mir Huzaifa Ahmed and Saqib Khan Khakwani added to the tally with three and two goals, respectively. For DS Polo/Sheikhoo Steel, which held a half-goal handicap advantage, Nicholas Roberts stood out with five goals, while Lt Col Omer Minhas scored one goal.

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 04 Nov, 2023

Asian Open Taekwondo: Shahzaib crushes Riad Hamdi to lift gold

Hamza wins silver, Haroon Khan, and Rafia Abdul Samad claim bronze medalsAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Rising national martial arts lad, Mohammad Shahzaib Khan overpowered Saudi challenger Riad Hamdi to win a gold medal for Pakistan in the Asian Open Taekwondo Championship at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad on Saturday. Also, Hamza Saeed grabbed silver, Haroon Khan and Rafia Abdul Samad won bronze medals.On the second day of the Kyorugi event, in the men's -54 kg final, Pakistan's Shahzaib Khan showed a brilliant performance against Saudi Arabia’s Riad Hamdi to win the Gold medal while Pakistan's Tanzeel Hasnat won the bronze, compatriot Abubakar Siddique got the 4th bronze.In the men's -63 kg category final, Afghanistan's Mohsin Raza won 2-0 against Saudi Arabia's Mohammad Zakariya. Pakistan's Haroon Khan won the bronze while Pakistan's Nouman Khan won the fourth bronze.In the men's +87 kg final, Afghanistan's Ali Akber Amiri defeated Pakistan's Hamza Umar Saeed 2-1 after an exciting and thrilling contest. Egypt's Mohammad Ali won the bronze and Kuwait's Ali Hameed Hassan won the fourth bronze.In the women's -46 category final, Kazakhstan's Nargiza Koishybekova won the gold medal by defeating her compatriot Aidana Yedilbayeva 2-0. In the women's -53kg final, Iran's Nahid Kiyani won the gold medal by winning 2-0 against her compatriot Mobina Nimatzadeh. Pakistan's Rafia Abdul Samad won the bronze, and Dunia Ali Abutalib of the Saudi Arab world won the fourth bronze.In the women's -67 kg category final, Kazakhstan's Nuray Khussainova won 2-1 against Britain's Erin Shaw, Pakistan's Maleeha Ali won the bronze, while Kazakhstan's Zhadyra Khairullina won the fourth the bronze medal.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 04 Nov, 2023

ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-I: Qualifying Round starts in PTF

Nabeel Ali, Takuto Fuke, and Rayyan Khan register wins to move next roundSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: The qualifying round of the ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1 Tennis Championships 2023 started here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Saturday.A large number of junior tennis player boys and girls from, Pakistan, Turkey, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Japan, Russia, Uzbekistan, and Sri Lanka are participating in the championships. The opening ceremony and the main draw matches will be held on November 6 (Monday) at the same venue.President PTF Senator Salim Saifullah Khan, visited the PTF Complex, and witnessed some of the matches and interacted with the Pakistani and foreign players. He welcomed all the foreign players, coaches and their parents. The President advised the Pakistani players to continue working zealously and passionately to be a source of pride for Pakistan.Results:Boys’ Singles (Qualifying Round-I):Nabeel Ali Qyum (PAK) beat Orhan Sohail (CAN) 6-2, 7-5; Takuto Fuke (JPN) beat Mustansir Ali Khan (PAK) 6-2, 6-0; Rayyan Khan (PAK) beat Shahzada Ghulam Mohammad Nazir (PAK) 6-0, 6-0

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 03 Nov, 2023

Asian Taekwondo: Ikhtisham defeats Rodriguez to win gold

Croatia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Malaysia clinched medals in different disciplinesSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Ikhtisham-ul-Haq defeated world ranking number 13 Michael Rodriguez of America to win the gold in the Kyurogi event of the 5th Combaxx Asian Taekwondo Championship here at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex on Friday. Also, Croatia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Malaysia claimed medals in different disciplines.Results (Day-III):In the men's-74 category final, Uzbekistan's Najmiddin Kosimkhojiev defeated Afghanistan's Omid Sahak 2-0 to win the gold medal, Jordan's Muhammad Othman won the bronze and Mahmood Khan of Pakistan won the fourth bronze.In 87- Pakistan's Ikhtisham-ul-Haq defeated world ranking number 13 Michael Rodriguez of America 2-0 to win the gold medal, Kazakhstan's Nurbul Yersaiynov won bronze and Pakistan's Mohammad Adnan got the fourth bronze.In the women's -49 category final, Indonesia's Ni Kadek Heni won the gold medal by defeating Nepal's Anjali Tamang 2-1 after an exciting contest, while Afghanistan's Zarghana Noori won the bronze. Pakistan’s Sheeza Jawad won the fourth bronze. In the final of the women's -57 category, Mariya Sevostyanova of Kazakhstan defeated Noor Rehman of Pakistan 2-0, Sabira Bibi of Pakistan won the bronze and AraLiym of Kazakhstan won the fourth bronze medal. In women's 73-kg, Lauren Williams of Great Britain defeated her compatriot Emily Sutherland 2-0 and won the gold medal.Pakistan's Bushra Zuberi won the bronze medal while against Kazakhstan's Diana Absenova, she won the gold medal by winning 2-0.

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Monday, November 06, 2023

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Sunday, November 05, 2023

Shah Rafi Alam Polo Cup 2023: Remounts clinch coveted title

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Asian Open Taekwondo: Shahzaib crushes Riad Hamdi to lift gold

Saturday, November 04, 2023

ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-I: Qualifying Round starts in PTF

Saturday, November 04, 2023

Asian Taekwondo: Ikhtisham defeats Rodriguez to win gold

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