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CLIMBING - Int News 25 Oct, 2023
Sports Bulletin ReportSantiago (Chile): Natalia Grossman won the USA's fourth Olympic quota at Santiago 2023, as the Team USA won four golds, four silver, and one bronze in Sport Climbing at the Pan American Games Santiago 2023. Most importantly, the US team pocketed four Olympic quota places out of four – the last one being won by Natalia Grossman in the women’s Boulder & Lead event.Grossman then carried her 84.3 points on to the decisive Lead phase, where she needed to reach the higher section of the wall to secure both the gold medal and the ticket to Paris 2024 – which she eventually did. Grossman won 88.1 more points and burst into tears as soon as she realised the outcome of her fantastic performance.Grossman said: “I feel just so grateful and proud of all the work I have put in. I changed a lot in this past couple of months, in my climbing and in my life, and to see it pay off feels really good.“I tend to run really warm when I’m climbing, for some reason, which is funny. So I always have fans on, and even though it was pretty cold tonight, I still had three fans to keep my hands cold. Although I’ve put some pants on for the Lead route, because it got a little chilly!”Seven points behind Grossman, in silver medal position, USA’s Brooke Raboutou climbed last on the Lead wall, probably knowing she could not take first place anymore. Still, she put together the best performance of the Lead phase, taking 96.0 points and adding them to the 69.4 she previously won on the Boulder wall, for a total of 165.4.Canada’s Alannah Yip also placed on the podium, crowning a good Pan Am Games campaign with a bronze medal. The experienced climber from Vancouver started her final round with a two-top performance on the Boulder wall, where she won 64.7 points, and followed up with a solid result on the Lead one, taking 64.0 more points and closing with 128.7.
PHF names team and officials for Sultan Johor Hockey Cup 2023
Abdul Hanan Shahid to lead Green Shirts, Pakistan to face India on October 27Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Tuesday unfolded the names of players and officials for the forthcoming international hockey fixture, the Sultan Johor Hockey Cup, which will be played at Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia from October 27 to November 4, 2023.According to an official of PHF, after the approval of the President PHF Brigadier (Retd) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar, 21 junior players and 7 officials have been announced for the 11th Sultan Johor Hockey Cup 2023. Besides Pakistan, Australia, India, Germany, Great Britain, Malaysia, New Zealand, and South Africa will participate in the nine-day prestigious hockey showpiece.All eight teams have been divided into two Pools. Australia, Germany, Great Britain, and South Africa are in Pool A while host Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, and three times champions India are in Pool B. India will defend the title, as they defeated Australia in the final of 2022.Names of players (21): Ali Raza (Punjab), Abdul Rafi (Sindh), Arbaaz Ahmed (Vice-Captain-Mari Petroleum), Mohammad Sufyan Khan (Mari Petroleum), Ehtisham Aslam (Mari Petroleum), Murtaza Yaqub (WAPDA), Arbaaz Ayaz (Sindh), Zakaria Hayat (Navy), Arshad Liaquat (Mari Petroleum), Abuzar (Customs), Abdul Wahab (Sindh), Abdul Qayyum (Customs), Abdul Hanan Shahid (Captain-WAPDA), Basharat Ali (Navy), Hamza Fayyaz (Customs), Abdul Rehman (WAPDA), Ghazanfar Ali (Customs), Rana Waleed (Navy), Mohammad Arsalan (Punjab), Mohammad Imad (Customs) and Faizan Janjua, goalkeeper (Customs).Team Officials: Lt. Col (Retd) Asif Naz Khokhar (manager), Olympian Abdul Hanif Khan (head coach), Roelment Oltamans (consultant), Asif Ahmed Khan (coach), Mohammad Ali (coach), Olympian Shakeel Abbasi (coach), video analyst Nadeem Khan Lodhi (video analyst).Schedule: 27 October 2023: India vs Pakistan27 October 2023: Malaysia vs New Zealand27 October 2023: Australia vs Great Britain28 October 2023: Germany vs South Africa28 October 2023: Pakistan vs New Zealand28 October 2023: Malaysia vs India30 October 2023: South Africa vs Great Britain30 October 2023: Australia vs Germany30 October 2023: India vs New Zealand31 October 2023: Germany vs Great Britain31 October 2023: South Africa vs Australia31 October 2023: Pakistan vs MalaysiaNovember 3, 2023: SemifinalsNovember 4, 2023: final
PSA Satellite: Abdullah, Naveed, Khakan, Saddam qualify for semifinals
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: Abdullah Nawaz, Naveed Ur Rehman, Khakan Malik, and Saddam ul Haq moved into the semifinal of the Jahangir Khan PSA Satellite Squash Series after beating their respective rivals in the quarterfinals at Pakistan Navy, Roshan Khan-Jehangir Khan Squash Complex Karachi on Tuesday.Saddam ul Haq toiled hard on the court to overcome his challenger Anas Khan, who gave a tough fight in a 5 games last quarterfinal of the day. The final score-line was 11-7, 6-11, 11-9, 9-11, and 11-4, as the match lasted 43 minutes.Results (quarterfinals):Abdullah Nawaz beat Mohammad Zaman (3-1) 12-10, 9-11, 11-2, 11-8 (37 min)Naveed Ur Rehman beat Hikmat Yar Khan (3-0) 11-4, 5-0 (Retd)Khakan Malik beat Abdul Basit (3-0) 11-5, 11-4, 12-10 (19 min)Saddam ul Haq beat Anas Khan (3-2) 11-7, 6-11, 11-9, 9-11, 11-4 (43 min)Boys’ Under-17Huzaifa Shahid beat Zohaib (3-0) 11-6, 11-5, 11-5 (18 min)Adnan Zaman beat Abdul Ahad (3-1) 11-5, 11-2, 3-11, 11-3 (18 min)Boys’ Under-13Sudais Paracha beat Mohammad Saif (3-1) 11-7, 11-13, 11-7, 13-11 (26 min)Yoza beat Tahoor (3-0) 11-7, 12-10, 11-5 (18 min)Results (Women's open):Aina Sheikh beat Zunaira Imran (3-0) 11-4, 11-7, 11-2 (15 min)Sameera Shahid beat Syeda Sara Ali (3-0) 11-2, 11-6, 12-10 (18 min).
ECB announces England Men's Central Contract offers for 2023-24
Sports Bulletin ReportLONDON: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the Central Contract offers for England Men's international cricket for the year from 1 October 2023.The system, which covers both red-ball and white-ball players, considers the likelihood of players featuring in England teams across formats over the next period while recognising performances in the preceding year. Multi-year contracts have been awarded for the first time since central contracts were established in 2000. The ECB has worked closely with the Professional Cricketers’ Association and Team England Player Partnership on behalf of the players to reach an outcome for all parties.In total, 29 players have received Central Contract offers - 18 England Multi-Year Central Contracts, eight England Annual Central Contracts, and three England Development Contracts.England Three-Year Central Contracts: Harry Brook (Yorkshire), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Mark Wood (Durham)England Two-Year Central Contracts: Rehan Ahmed (Leicestershire), Jofra Archer (Sussex), Gus Atkinson (Surrey), Jonathan Bairstow (Yorkshire), Jos Buttler (Lancashire), Brydon Carse (Durham), Zak Crawley (Kent), Sam Curran (Surrey), Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire), Liam Livingstone (Lancashire), Ollie Pope (Surrey), Matthew Potts (Durham), Adil Rashid (Yorkshire), Josh Tongue (Nottinghamshire – from 1 November), Chris Woakes (Warwickshire)England One-Year Central Contracts: Moeen Ali (Warwickshire), James Anderson (Lancashire), Ben Foakes (Surrey), Jack Leach (Somerset), Dawid Malan (Yorkshire), Ollie Robinson (Sussex), Ben Stokes (Durham), Reece Topley (Surrey)England Development Contracts: Matthew Fisher (Yorkshire), Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire), John Turner (Hampshire)Seven players (Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Matthew Potts and Josh Tongue) receive an England Central Contract offer for the first time. Yorkshire batter Dawid Malan also returns to an annual contract after missing out last year.Matthew Fisher, Saqib Mahmood and John Turner are offered Development Contracts to support the development of high-potential talent.Managing Director of England Men’s Cricket, Rob Key, said: "We are rewarding those players who we expect to make a significant impact over the coming years playing for England."It is great news and a credit to the players for demonstrating their commitment to English cricket in the ever-changing landscape of the sport."I would like to congratulate all the players who have been offered contracts. They will play a pivotal role in England's efforts over the next few years.”
BASKETBALL - National 24 Oct, 2023
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Lahore division have qualified for the semifinal after defeating host Islamabad in the last leg of the Pool round of the ongoing Inter-Division National Basketball Championship Grade A here at Pakistan Sports Complex .According to the Federal Basketball Association (FBBA) Secretary General and championship organising secretary Ouj E Zahoor, Lahore division continued their winning streak and outclassed Islamabad with an impressive score of 78-50. Taimour Mehdi scored 14 and Safiullah scored 12 points for Lahore while Ashrab Butt scored 14 points for Islamabad. In the second match, the Peshawar Division showed their mettle, securing a fantastic victory with the support of Faisal Bakhtawar 18 points and Abdul Wahab 16 points against defending champion Faisalabad Division with a match score of 58-41.In the third match, Karachi brought their A-game to defeat Gujranwala with a score of 64-58 points while In a thrilling contest, Rawalpindi proved their prowess by defeating Hazara with a score of 88-42 points. Peshawar will battle it out against Islamabad in the first semifinal match while the second semifinal of the championship will be played between Lahore and Faisalabad.
Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink Tournament kicks off
Master Paints, Newage Cables, Rijas Polo, and Platinum Homes post triumphsSports Bulletin ReportLAHORE (October 24, 2023): Master Paints, Newage Cables, Rijas Polo, and Platinum Homes registered victories in the Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink Polo Tournament 2023, which rolled into action under the banner of Lahore Polo Club (LPC) here on Tuesday, marking a historic occasion for both women's participation and awareness for breast cancer.In the first match of the day, Master Paints edged out ZS team by a narrow margin of 7-6 while in the second match of the day, Newage Cables outpaced Master Paints Black by 8-3½. Rijas Polo defeated Guard Group by 5-3 in the penultimate fixture of the day, as in the last match of the day, Platinum Homes overwhelmed Barry’s by 12½-5.The participating teams are divided into two pools, with Pool A featuring Lahore Smart City, The Noorpur Bandobast, ZS, Master Paints, FG Polo Team, Remington Pharma, and Diamond Paints. Pool B consists of Pebble Breaker, DS Polo/Sheikhoo, Black Horse Paints, Newage Cables, Platinum Homes, Barry’s, Guard Group, and Rijas Polo. Azam Hayat Noon emphasized the landmark nature of this tournament, highlighting the presence of 15 women players in a first-of-its-kind four-goal competition with 15 teams. He underscored the Lahore Polo Club's status as Pakistan's oldest and most esteemed polo club, consistently delivering top-quality matches for polo enthusiasts worldwide. Noon also noted that 15 female players, hailing from countries like America, England, Australia, Holland, and Iran, have converged on Lahore for this significant event, aimed at raising breast cancer awareness under the banner of Pink Ribbon Pakistan. Two Pakistani female players are also participating in this international gathering. Imran Zahid, Chief Operating Officer of Lahore Smart City, highlighted the company's long-standing connection with polo, emphasizing their support for this regal sport and their commitment to spreading awareness about breast cancer through this annual tournament. He pledged to continue endorsing positive activities in the future. Umar Aftab, CEO of Pink Ribbon Pakistan, expressed gratitude to the Lahore Polo Club, Lahore Smart City, and women from around the world for their support in raising awareness for breast cancer. He acknowledged the vital work done by Pink Ribbon Hospital in combating this disease. Among the female players are Sally Cates, Charlotte Amy, Natasha Monica, Isabelle Victoria, Chloe Victoria Horswell, Scarlett Natasha, and Dominique Tinis from England; Sayeda Aafia, Hadithi Soltani, and Sahir Yaqoubi from Iran; Eesha Haye and Sofia Dean Ali Khan from Pakistan; William Meanley from Holland; Philippa Henry from Australia; and Romina Sinclair from America. The women players expressed their honor to participate in the Lahore Polo Club and commended the tournament's positive cause. They praised Lahore's beauty, hospitality, and eagerly anticipated a competitive and enjoyable week of polo.
TENNIS - National Juniors 24 Oct, 2023
Unseeded Rayan Khan topples 8th Seeded Mustansir Ali Khan in straight sets 2-0ABDUL JABBAR FAISALISLAMABAD (October 24, 2023): The Islamabad National Junior Tennis Championship commenced with a major upset, as in the Boys Under-18 Singles, unseeded Rayan Khan tumbled 8th Seeded Mustansir Ali Khan in straight sets 2-0 at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Tuesday. Rayan claimed the vital victory with the score-line of 6-2, and 7-5.Saeed Ahmed Khan, Senior Vice President (SVP) Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) graced the opening ceremony as chief guest. Zarmeeneh Rahim (Chief Organizer), Gul Rehman Secretary-General-PTF, Arif Qureshi Secretary-ITA, Khalil Chughtai-Treasurer-PTF, Rashid Ali Tournament Coordinator, and a larger number of players, and Parents were present on this occasion.Results (Day-I):Boys’ Under-18 Singles:Abdullah Khan beat Abdullah Pirzada 6-3, 6-1Saifullah Khan beat Sameer Kiyani 6-3, 6-4Amir Mazari beat Mohammad Yahya 6-0, 6-3Ali Zain beat Mohammad Haider 6-2, 6-4Inam Qadir beat Nabeel Ali Qayum 4-6, 7-6 (2), 7-5Rayan Khan beat Mustansir Ali Khan 6-2, 7-5Fawaz Ganjeera beat Bazil Rizwan 6-3, 6-1Soohan Noor beat Hamza Khan 6-0, 6-2Boys’ Under-14 Singles:Saqib Ali beat Saifullah Azhar 5-4 (3), 2-4, 4-1Razik Sultan beat Sameer Masood 4-1, 4-0Orhan Sohail beat Bazil Rizwan 4-0, 4-1Mohammad Junaid Khan beat Aliyyan Aizaz 4-1, 4-0Ammar Masood beat Ahmed Ayan ul Haq 4-1, 4-0Mohammad Yahya beat Raja Mohammad Taha 4-0, 4-1
Jahangir Khan PSA Satellite: Hikmat beats Mohammad Ali 3-2
Abdullah, Mohammad Zaman, Hikmat, Saddam, Khakan, Basit, Naveed, Anas Khan reach quarterfinalsSports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: Abdullah Nawaz, Mohammad Zaman, Hikmat Yar Khan, Saddam Ul Haq, Khakan Malik, Abdul Basit, Naveed Ur Rehman, and Anas Khan have conformed their berths in the top-eight stage of the Jahangir Khan PSA Satellite Squash Series after winning their respective matches at Pakistan Navy, Roshan Khan-Jehangir Khan Squash Complex Karachi on Monday. The quarterfinals will be played on Tuesday at the same venue. Results (Day-II):Abdullah Nawaz beat Cavish Farrukh (3-0) 11-6, 11-6, 11-3 (21min)Mohammad Zaman beat Jahangir Junior (3-0) 11-1, 11-4, 11-2 (22 min)Hikmat yar Khan beat Mohammad Ali (3-2) 13-11, 11-9, 6-11, 10-12, 11-9 (51 min)Saddam Ul Haq beat Mohammad Sami ullah (3-1) 11-8, 11-9, 9-11, 11-8 (37 min)Khakan Malik beat Hashir Kafayat (3-0) 11-2, 11-4, 11-6 (21 min)Abdul Basit beat Mohammad Waqas (3-0) 11-8, 11-3, 11-5 (22 min)Naveed Ur Rehman beat Rohan Amjad (3-0) 11-3, 11-4, 11-3 (18 min)Anas Khan beat Sikander Khan (3-0) 11-1, 11-3, 11-8 (19min)
BASKETBALL - National 23 Oct, 2023
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Besides, defending champion Faisalabad, Peshawar, and Islamabad advanced into the semifinals after winning the second consecutive pool round matches of the ongoing Inter-Division National Basketball Championship Grade A at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad on Monday.The Federal Basketball Association (FBBA) continued to deliver an exciting spectacle on the second day of the Championship Grade A, as four highly anticipated matches unfolded, each showcasing the incredible basketball talent of Pakistan.President Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) Brig (Retd) Mohammad Iftikhar Mansoor, International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Referee Instructor Abdul Karim Shakeb, Federal Basketball Association (FBBA) Secretary General Ouj E Zahoor, Azam Dar and other dignities were also present on the second day of the championship. In the opening match of day two, Faisalabad division once again demonstrated their prowess on the court by defeating Gujranwala with a final score of 59-42 points. Rana Bilawal scored 19 and Hanan Khan scored 15 points for winning team.The most thrilling match of the day unfolded in the final showdown between Rawalpindi and Islamabad. After the first quarter, Rawalpindi held a nine-point lead, scoring 20 points to Islamabad's 11. But as the game progressed, the Islamabad team slowly clawed their way back into the match. In an electrifying showdown, Islamabad triumphed with a score of 66-54, stunning the crowd with their comeback. Ashrab Butt scored 19 points and Bakhtawar Taimour scored 10 points for Islamabad division.The third match witnessed Peshawar taking on Karachi. Peshawar's team outsmarted their opponents, securing a 77-63 victory with their exceptional game play with the support of Muhammad Bilal scored 24 points and Abdul Wahab 21points. In the fourth match, Lahore showcased their dominance as they outclassed Hazara by a considerable margin, scoring 76 points against Hazara's 32.The day was a testament to the intense competition and the remarkable skill of the players in this championship. Fans and enthusiasts eagerly await the upcoming matches as the Inter-Division National Basketball Championship Grade A continues to captivate basketball enthusiasts across the nation.
TENNIS - National Juniors 23 Oct, 2023
110 players to participate in different age group categories competitions Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD (October 23, 2023): Islamabad National Juniors’ Tennis Championship will roll into action on Tuesday here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, as 110 teenagers will participate in the competition for the top position.According to an official, the aims of the 5-day national junior championship are to bring together as many as 110 tennis talents from across the country and to provide a platform for young players to showcase their skills and compete in a spirit of sportsmanship. Girls U-18 Singles, Girls U-12 Singles, Girls U-10 Singles, Boys U-18 Singles, Boys U-14 Singles, Boys U-12 Singles, Boys U-10 Singles, Boys U18, and U14 Doubles competitions will be held in the championship.Arif Qureshi, the tournament director, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to ensure the smooth execution of the championship. Husnain Mehmood, the tournament referee, will oversee the fair and just application of the rules, promoting a competitive yet respectful atmosphere.Rashid Ali, the tournament coordinator, will play a role in coordinating the daily logistics and ensuring a seamless experience for both players and spectators. The championship 2023 promises not only thrilling matches but also an opportunity for young talents to learn, grow, and develop a lifelong passion for tennis.
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