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PSA Squash Satellite Tournament from November 4 in Karachi
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: The 2nd Texas Chicken Open Squash PSA Satellite Tournament will get underway on November 4, 2023, at Jehangir Khan Squash Complex, Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) National Coaching Center Karachi. Also, a national junior fixture will start simultaneously at the same venue including Girls’ Under-15 and Boys’ Under-13.According to an official, the 4-day tournament will be played under the control of the Sindh Squash Association (SSA). Men’s seniors' competition will be pursuing prize money of US$ 1000. The main draw will consist of 32 players, as a wild card will be awarded to one player in each group category.Players are required to forward their entries to Sindh Squash Association secretary@sindhsquash.org by 24th October 2023 including all basic information like Name, Father Name, Email, Date of Birth (DOB), Form-B/CNIC No, Phone No, and Category.All Players are required to present their NADRA Form-B to the organizers to confirm eligibility before being permitted to compete. This has to be done by 3rd November 2023 at the championship office at the venue.
Jahangir Khan PSA Satellite Series 2023 starts in Karachi
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: Al Baraka Bank Pakistan Limited-Jahangir Khan PSA Satellite Series 2023 started on Sunday at Pakistan Navy, Roshan Khan-Jehangir Khan Squash Complex.Results (Round-I) Abdullah Nawaz beat Aiman Zahid (3-0) 13-11, 11-6, 11-4 (27 min)Mohammad Zaman beat Hassan Pracha (3-0) 11-8, 11-5, 11-8 (39 min)Mohammad Ali beat Mohammad Fawad (3-0) 11-1, 11-2, 11-3 (18 min)Naveed-ul-Rehman beat Fahad Aziz (3-0) 11-6, 11-1, 11-5 (19 min)Hashir Kafayat beat Meer Ahmed Khawaja (3-0) 11-2, 11-6, 11-4 (12 min)Abdul Basit beat Mohammad Babar (3-1) 11-8, 8-11, 11-9, 11-9 (27 min)Anas Khan beat Syed Savi (3-0) 11-1, 11-2, 11-5 (15 min)Jahangir Junior beat Talha Saeed 3-0 (Retd) 11-3, 11-7 (12 min)Hikmat Yar Khan beat Mehrab Khan (3-0) 11-5, 11-3, 11-0 (11 min)Rohan Amjad beat Fareed Shaikh (3-1) 10-12, 11-0, 11-6, 11-6 (19 min)Khakan Malik beat Junaid-ul-Rehman (3-0) 11-7, 11-4, 11-4 (22min)Mohammad Waqas beat Chdroli Nasir (3-2) 11-5, 7-11, 3-11, 11-7, 11-2 (30 min)Sikander Khan beat Nawab Shah (3-0) 11-2, 12-10, 11-7 (20 min)Sami Ullah got W-o against Fawad HussainSaddam Ul Haq beat Abdullah Waheed (3-0) 11-3, 11-3, 11-8 (15 min)
BASKETBALL - National 22 Oct, 2023
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Defending champion Faisalabad, Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar have won their matches on the opening day of the Inter-Division National Basketball Championship Grade A, fans were treated to a series of electrifying matchups at Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad.The action-packed day featured four intense contests, showcasing the best basketball talent in Pakistan organised by the Federal Basketball Association (FBBA) under the supervision of the Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF).The first match of day one saw the defending champion Faisalabad division facing off against Karachi division, and it was Faisalabad that emerged victorious with a final score of 50-39, demonstrating their prowess on the court. Mohammad Usman Abbas scored 13 points and Hassan Bhatti scored 10 points from the winning team while Anas Asher scored 11 points for the Karachi division.The excitement continued in the second match as Peshawar clashed with Gujranwala. Peshawar's team displayed their dominance, scoring 80 points against Gujranwala's 63, securing a well-deserved win with the support of Abdul Wahab who scored 37 points. In the third match, Lahore went head to head with Rawalpindi, and it was Lahore that triumphed with a final score of 78-61, impressing the fans with their skillful gameplay.The day concluded with the Islamabad team taking on Hazara, and the contest was a spectacle of basketball finesse. Islamabad outclassed Hazara with a score of 70-54, marking a victorious end to the opening day of this highly anticipated championship. Rizwan Khurshaid scored 21 points for the winning side while Mohammad Atif scored 20 points for Hazara Division. Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Deputy Director General Chaudhry Saeed Akhtar, Director PSB Mohammad Faizan, Fida Mohammad Khan, Federal Basketball Association Secretary General Ouj E Zahoor, Head Coach Malik Riaz, Dr. Akhtar Nawaz Ganjera, Mohammad Azam Dar and a large number of fans have witnessed the matches on the opening day.
TENNIS - National Juniors 21 Oct, 2023
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Bilal Asim, Ahtesham Humayun and Amir Mazari have won the titles in their respective categories in the 6th Aitchison College Junior National Tennis Championship 2023 that concluded here at the Aitchison College hard courts on Saturday.In the boys' U-18 final, Bilal Asim from SNGPL emerged victorious against Ahtesham Humayun with a score of 6-3 (retired). The boys' U-18 doubles final saw Bilal Asim and Ahtesham, both representing SNGPL, defeating Mohammad Salaar and Kashan Tariq with a commanding score of 8-1. In the girls' U-18 final, Amna Ali Qayum secured her title by beating Lalarukh with a convincing score of 6-1, 6-2. Ahtesham Humayun, also from SNGPL, triumphed in the boys' U-16 final by defeating M Salaar with a score of 6-4, 6-4. In the boys' U-14 final, Amir Mazari from Aitchison College emerged as the victor by defeating Omer Jawad with a score of 6-2, 6-2. The boys' U-14 doubles final witnessed an exciting clash, with Omer Jawad and Hamza Ali Rizwan prevailing over Amir Mazari and Muzamil Bhand with the score being 5-3, 2-4, 10-6. The boys/girls U-12 final showcased a thrilling battle, with Shayan Afridi emerging as the winner by defeating Rashid Ali Bachani with a score of 7-5. In the boys/girls U-12 doubles final, Abdur Rehman and Hajra Suhail secured victory by defeating Ali Bachani and Zayd Zaman with a score of 6-3. In the boys/girls U-10 final, Rashid Ali Bachani claimed the title by beating Mustafa Uzair Rana with a score of 6-4. The concluding ceremony was graced by the presence of Michael Thomson, Principal of Aitchison College, who acted as the chief guest. He distributed prizes, certificates, and shields among the winners and runners-up. The ceremony was also attended by PLTA Secretary Rashid Malik (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz), Omer Saeed of Servis Industries as well as the players, their families, and tennis enthusiasts, making it a memorable occasion for all.
Chief of Army Staff Open Golf Championship Concludes
Professional Mohammad Shabbir lifts title, Mohammad Shuaib wins amateurs’ competitionsAbdul Jabbar FaisalRAWALPINDI: The professional golfer, Mohammad Shabbir from Islamabad Golf Club has won the title of the 30th WALEE COAS Open Golf Championship that concluded here at Rawalpindi Golf Club (RGC) on Sunday. Mohammad Shuaib Khan from Gymkhana Golf Club, Lahore won the amateur category competitions. President RGC, Lt General Shahid Imtiaz, HI (M) graced the closing ceremony as chief guest and distributed the prizes among the players.As many as 607 golfers from across the country participated in the prestigious golf showpiece in the different categories of competitions. The 30th COAS Open Golf Championship was made possible through the efforts of the WALEE Technologies team, the main sponsor of the Chief of Army Staff Open Golf 2023 Championship. Ahsan Tahir, CEO - WALEE Technologies, expressed his enthusiasm for supporting this remarkable event, stating, "We are proud to be part of an event that not only celebrates the spirit of competition but also promotes camaraderie and sportsmanship. Golf is a game that requires precision and focus, qualities that are integral to our mission at WALEE Technologies. Congratulations to all the participants and winners on their remarkable achievements."Brig Zahid Hussain, Secretary of Rawalpindi Golf Club, commended the participants and sponsors, saying, "This championship wouldn't have been possible without the enthusiastic participation of golfers from all over Pakistan and the generous support of sponsors like WALEE Technologies. It's heartening to see how golf continues to unite people and promote a sense of community."
National Hockey Championship: Semifinals on Sunday
WAPDA, Customs, Pakistan Navy, and MPCL reach in semifinalsSports Bulletin ReportRAWALPINDI: WAPDA, Pakistan Customs, Pakistan Navy, and Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) qualified for the semifinal of the ongoing 67th AWT National Hockey Championship after thrashing their opponents defending champions Sindh A, Pakistan Army, Police, and Pakistan Air Force (PAF) respectively in the quarterfinals here at the Lt. General Ishfaq Nadeem Hockey Stadium, Ayub Park on Friday. The semifinals will be played on Sunday at the same venue.In the first quarterfinal, Sindh A overpowered the defending champions, WAPDA 8-0. The Olympians, including Tosiq Hyder, Rana Waheed, and Hammad Anjum, showcased their prowess, each contributing two goals, while Moen Shekeel and Abdul Rahman scored one apiece. The special guest for this match, Major General Fida Hussain Malik, Executive Director of Army Welfare Trust, graced the occasion. Before the match, Maj. Gen. Fida interacted with both teams, fostering camaraderie and awarded the Cash Award to Hammad Anjum, the 'Man of the Match.' The match's umpires were Asad Abbas, Mohammad Bilal, and Wasim, with Geuari Ghaffar Bukhari, Shafiq, Imal Khan, Abdul Malik, Ehsan-ul-Haq, and Mubarak Ali as the field officials.In the second quarter-final, Pakistan Customs defeated Pakistan Army 3-1 team, securing a place in the finals with a three-goal victory. Hamza Fiaz was the hero for Customs, scoring two crucial goals, while Ghazanfar Ali added a third. Rau Arsalan was the sole goal scorer for the Army. The match's guest of honor, Major General Imtiaz Khan, Executive Director of Medask, interacted with both teams before the game, offering encouraging words. After the match, he awarded Hamza Fiaz the 'Man of the Match' Cash Prize. The umpires for this match were International Yasser Khurshid, Waqas Butt, and Wajahat, while Sajid Khan, Imtiaz-ul-Hasan, Haroon Butt, Akbar Ali, and Hamza Tafail were the field officials.In the third quarter-final, Pakistan Navy demonstrated their prowess by overcoming Punjab Police with a convincing 3-0 victory. Osman Ali was the star of the match, contributing two goals, while Rana Waheed netted the third for Navy. The chief guest for this match, Major General Dr. Samrez Salik, Executive Director of Army Welfare Trust, participated in the pre-match introduction sessions with both teams. Major General Salik recognized Osman Ali's exceptional performance by presenting him with the 'Man of the Match' Cash Prize. The match's field officials included Anwar Hussain, Hammad, Afser Ali, Iftikhar Ahmad, Naveed Yousuf, Yamin Bhatti, and Zahid-ul-Haq. MPCL defeated PAF 3-1 in the last quarterfinal to get a berth in the top-4 stage of the national hockey championship.The action continues on Saturday as the championship is set to feature the semi-finals. The first semi-final will commence at 7 PM, while the second semi-final will be held at 9 PM, offering a double dose of hockey excitement to fans across the nation.
SPORTS NEWS - Futsal 20 Oct, 2023
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Eleven matches have been decided on the opening day of the All Pakistan Inter Board Futsal Championship, as the match between Islamabad and Faisalabad ended 3-3 draw at Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad on Friday. Dr. Ghulam Ali Malah, Executive Director, Inter Board Coordination Committee (IBCC), inaugurated the 3-days event.Chairman, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Rawalpindi, Mohammad Adnan Khan, Secretary, Inter-Board Coordination Committee, Mohammad Buksh, and others officials including Shamashad Ali, Mohammad Fahmeed, Malik Suhail, Raja Sarwar, and Rana Abid were also present on the occasion. Eleven teams from all over Pakistan are taking part in the Championship and divided into two groups. Two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals. The semifinals and final match will be played on October 22 at the same venue.Results (Day 1):Mardan beat Kohat by 2-1 goalsSawat beat Karachi BIE by 5-2 goalsBannu beat Peshawar by 3-0 goalsMardan beat Karachi BIE by 2-0 goalsKohat beat Sawat by 3-1 goalsQuetta beat Karachi SBTE by 2-0 goalsIslamabad beat Rawalpindi by 2-1 goalsQuetta beat Faisalabad by 2-0 goalsIslamabad beat Karachi SBTE by 6-0 goalsQuetta beat Rawalpindi by 5-2 goalsKarachi BIE beat Bannu by 2-0Islamabad vs Faisalabad match 3-3 draw.
AWT National Hockey Championship reaches Quarterfinals Stage
Sports Bulletin ReportRAWALPINDI: The 67th Army Welfare Trust (AWT) National Hockey Championship has entered in the quarterfinal stage, as the Sindh A secured their spot in the quarterfinals after defeating Pakistan Navy 6-3 here at Lt. General Ishfaq Nadeem Hockey Stadium, Ayub Park on Thursday. All four quarterfinals will be played on Friday at the same venue.The Sindh A team, composed of young and seasoned players, displayed their skills in the first match by defeating the strong Pakistan Navy side. In a stunning display of prowess, they managed to score a convincing 6-3 victory, earning themselves a place in the quarterfinals. The match saw star players like Haris Nasir, Hamad Ayaz, and Sultan Mahmood contributing significantly, while Abdul Wahab led the team with three goals. For the Navy, Akbar Ali, Osman Ali, and Basharat were among the notable scorers.The standout performers in the match were undoubtedly Babar Sadaat and Abdul Wahab, with both players delivering stellar performances under the guidance of Army Welfare Trust's Proto Officer Anisur Rahman Mashwani and Mohammad Wahid.The second match featured Punjab A facing AJK, with Punjab A dominating the game with a 10-2 score-line. Captain Arslan led his team's onslaught with four goals, while Hasim added two more, and Abdullah, Saeed, Shamoel, and Hafiz Afraheem chipped in with one goal each. For Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Umair Zeeshan and Waqar were the goal scorers. This match witnessed the special appearance of Colonel Waseem Malik, Deputy CEO of Military Guard, who presented the Man of the Match awards to Aamir Sahil and Arslan.The third match saw Pakistan Army taking on Punjab B, and the Army side emerged victorious with a scoreline of 8-1. Shahid and Osman scored two goals each, while Rauf Arslan, Wasim Akram, Aqil, and Owais Zahid added one each. Punjab B's lone goal was scored by Shaher. The Umpire Panel for this match included Rizwan Khan, Irfan Malik, and Zahid Hamid, and the Match Supervisor was Muhammad Ali. The field jury consisted of Ali Abid, Mohammad Kabir, Mohammad Kamal, Mohammad Imtiaz, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Yasir Lodhi.The fourth and final match featured WAPDA going up against KPK A, with WAPDA securing a dominant 9-1 victory. Rana Abdul Waheed and Amjad Ali Khan scored two goals each, while Moeen Shakil, Ali Aziz, Mohammad Atiq, Hamad-ud-Din, and Aleem Bilal each contributed one goal. The solitary goal for KPK A was netted by Sameerullah. The Match Supervisor, Brigadier Farooq Zaman, Director HR Army Welfare Trust, presented the Man of the Match awards to Mohammad Allah. The field jury included Rafeeq Khan, Syed Salim Raza, Ghulam Khokhar, Zia Bakhsh, and Ghulam Abbas.On Friday, the excitement reaches its peak as all four quarterfinal matches are set to take place. The first match will be played at 11 AM, followed by the second at 1:30 PM, the third at 4 PM, and the fourth and final quarterfinal at 6:30 PM. Hockey enthusiasts can expect fierce competition and intense action.
BASKETBALL - Local News 19 Oct, 2023
Mohammad Azam DarISLAMABAD: To improve the basketball standards and skills of the technical officials of basketball, the Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) took some significant steps, as the federation started a FIBA Referee workshop on Thursday aiming for the growth and development of basketball referees here at Pakistan Sports Complex.The Federation of International Basketball Associations (FIBA) qualified referee Instructor, Abdul Karim Shakeb from Bahrain will conduct the 3-day workshop, who was appointed by FIBA Asia. Shakeb's extensive experience and knowledge are expected to be instrumental in enhancing the skills of local referees and officials.Prior to the main event, a National Referee Workshop was conducted at the same venue, the Sports Complex in Islamabad. Over 40 referees participated in this preparatory workshop, which aimed to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge for the upcoming FIBA Referee workshop.The National Referee Workshop received guidance and instruction from key figures in the basketball community. The Associate Secretary of the Pakistan Basketball Federation and FIBA Commissioner Ouj E Zahoor played a pivotal role in organizing and conducting the workshop, in collaboration with the National Referees Board.Secretary Referees Board Prof. Siraj Ul Haq Qureshi and members of the board former FIBA referee Yaqoob Qadry and Saadat Jehangir contributed their expertise by conducting training sessions during the National Referee Workshop. Their valuable insights and mentorship are expected to enrich the skills of the referees who will soon partake in the FIBA Referee workshop.This initiative by the Pakistan Basketball Federation not only emphasizes the commitment to improving the quality of officiating in basketball but also aims to strengthen Pakistan's presence on the international basketball stage. The FIBA Referee workshop is poised to be a significant step forward in achieving these objectives, as it equips local referees with the knowledge and skills necessary to officiate international basketball events effectively.
National Hockey Championship 2023: Sindh beat AJK 9-0
Sports Bulletin ReportRAWALPINDI: Sindh beat Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) 9-0 in the 67th National Hockey Championship here at Ayub Park on Wednesday.In the first match, KPK A defeated Islamabad with a score of 6-3 in a thrilling encounter. Saifullah from the winning team scored three goals, while Samiullah, Khurshid, and Zaakir scored one goal each. From Islamabad, Afaq Malik, Manib, and Zaakir were the scorers. Special guests for this match were Colonel Abdullah Saeed Star, Colonel Imtiaz Military Special Guest, who introduced the players before the match. Haris Khan was appointed as the man of the match. The umpires for this match were Irfan Tahir, Zahid Mahmood, and Rizwan Khan, while the field jury included Zafar Abbas, Mazhar, Mohammad Akbar, Hafiz Arshad, Ajmal Khan, and Mubarak Ali.Meanwhile, in the second match, Sindh B defeated Azad Jammu and Kashmir easily with a score of 9-0. Javed from the winning team scored three goals, while Imad Rizwan, Im Adnan, Saram Hussain, and Wani Sarwan scored one goal each. Special guest for this match was Colonel Abdulatif of the Military Intelligence Services who awarded the man of the match to Mohammad Adnan. The match was supervised by Abdul Sattar, Afsar Ali, and Mohammad Bilal, while for field jury, Zafar Abbas, Ehsanul Haq, Ali Hatim, Yaser Lodhi, Haroon Butt, and Iftikhar Ahmed provided their services.In the third match, Mari Petroleum defeated Balochistan A after a one-sided contest with a score of 16-0. This was the highest-scoring match of the championship. Naveed Alam and Ramaiz Suroor scored four goals each for the winning team, while Arshad Liaqat, Wasim Akram, Omar Mustafa, Umair Sattar, Shoaib Khan, Rizwan Butt, Javed Rasool, and Hasher Ali scored one goal each. The special guest for this match was Brigadier Abdul Tahir of the Military Intelligence Services, who awarded the man of the match to Javed Rasool and Umair Sattar. The umpires for this match were Anwar Hussain, Wasim, and Malik Irfan, while the field jury included Rizwan Mughal, Naveed Hussain, Ghulam Khokhar, Yamin Bhatti, and Tariq Butt.In the fourth match, Pakistan Navy defeated KPK B with a score of 8-0, securing their place in the quarter-finals. From Pakistan Navy, Osman Ali scored two goals, while Hamad Ali, Rana Waleed, Ali Sher, Zulqarnain, Basharat, and Akbar Ali scored one goal each. Pakistan Navy became the first team to secure a spot in the top eight. The special guest for this match was Brigadier Abrar Hussain of the Real Estate Army Welfare Trust, who was introduced to both teams before the match. At the end of the match, he awarded the Man of the Match to Pakistan Navy's Sultan Golden and Zikria Hayat. The match was supervised by Wajahat, Asad Abbas, and Saleem, while for field jury, Abdul Malik, Moeen Alam, Salim Raza, Zahoor-ul-Haq, and Ali Aabid were present.The fifth match was played between Rangers and Port Qasim. Rangers emerged victorious with a score of 3-1. Dawood, Faisal, and Sajjad were the scorers for Rangers, while Basit scored the lone goal for Port Qasim. The Man of the Match for this match was Dawood. The special guests for this match were Brigadier Mukhtar Ahmed (Sitara Imtiaz) Secretary A W T, Waqaz Zahir GM TDCP. The first match on October 19 will be between Pakistan Navy and Sindh A, the second match will be between Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab A, the third match will be between Pakistan Army and Punjab B, the fourth match will be between Pakistan WAPDA and KPK A, and the fifth match will be between Pakistan Customs and Air Force.
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