Sports Bulletin

Islamabad (Sports News): Over 12,000 athletes, staff and teams from more than 100 countries will gather in Paraguay from October 2-18, 2026, bringing together 12 sports, one e-sport, and 23 disciplines taking place across venues such as Paraguayan Olympic Committee, the National Sports Secretariat, the Port of Asunción, the Asunción Costanera, as well as the cities of San Bernardino and Altos. 154 World Champions of their respective disciplines will be crowned in one of the world’s largest alternative sporting extravaganzas.The World Skate Games are an unprecedented experience where all 12 sports performed on skating wheels merge into a whirlwind of breathtaking emotions- a real festival of youth, where sport and entertainment mixes together.Leading on from the huge cultural and economic uplift of WSG Italia 24, World Skate Games ASU26 will project Paraguay onto the world stage, generating a strong sporting, tourism, and cultural impact. This huge event will showcase Paraguayan hospitality and position Asunción as an ever-more international sports capital. World Skate President Sabatino Aracu said: “We are thrilled to bring the fifth edition of our Games to Paraguay – a country that breathes youth and future. With one of the youngest populations in the world and a President, Santiago Peña Palacios, who at just 47 embodies this generational energy, Paraguay perfectly reflects the spirit of the urban and sustainable sports that are the very soul of World Skate.”

Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: A 53-person Pakistan contingent, including athletes and officials, will visit Bahrain to participate in the 3rd Asian Youth Games, scheduled to be held from October 22 to 31, this year 2025, as the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) officially approved the squad for an international sports fixture.According to a spokesman for PSB, the approval was granted after getting green signals from the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and is subject to the final clearance from the Ministry of Interior.The contingent, comprising a mix of talented athletes and experienced officials, will represent the country across eight sports disciplines: Athletics, Badminton, Ju-Jitsu, Kabaddi, Swimming, Taekwondo, Volleyball, and Wrestling. Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister Youth Programme, will lead the delegation as the Chef de Mission.Names of players and officials:Seemi Rizvi (coach), Ghulam Murtaza, Mohammad Behram Khan, Iqra Riaz, Mohammad Hussain Faiz Chadhar (athletics), Humna Irshad (badminton), Dr Haris Ashraf (coach), Hammad al Baloushi, Mohammad Saqib, Sadam Khan (Ju-Jitus), Amajd Ali Sajid (manager), Rahat Maqsood Ali (coach), Gul Sher Ali, Adeel Ahmed, Hammad Ahmed, Mohammad Imran, Mohammad Owais, Ali Hasan, Mohammad Abdullah, Mohammad Muqeeb, Hisman, Shah Zab, Usman Ali, Mohammad Ali, Syed Hamza Shah, Mohammad Owais (Kabaddi), Shanzay Tabish Bari, Raaqiah Adeel, Fatima Salman, Daniya Bhatia (swimming), Seong Oh Choi (Head Coach), Syed Mohammad Zohaib Qadri, Saifullah, Kaneez Zainab (Taekwondo), Ahmed Khan Sady (Head Coach), Naseer Ahmed (manager) Abu Bakar Siddique, Jabran Amin Jan, Muhammad Anas, Mohammad Saud, Ajmal Junaid, Muhtad Ali Shah, Mohammad Irfan, Mohammad Yahya, Tayyab Khan, Khizar Hayat, Faizan Ullah, and Mohammad Talha Mehar (volleyball), Mohammad Inam (Coach) Mohammad Abdul Rehman, Hassan Ali (Wrestling). Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan (Chef de Mission), Mohammad Waqar Ahmed (Treasurer/Admin Official). 

Mohammad Shafique RajaISLAMABAD: Director General Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), Mohammad Yasir Pirzada, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Pakistan’s young squash star Noor Zaman on clinching the prestigious NASH Cup 2025 title in London, Canada.In his message, the DG PSB said Noor’s remarkable victory against Egypt’s Moustafa Elsirty in the final has once again brought glory to the nation and demonstrated the immense potential of Pakistan’s emerging athletes.“Noor Zaman’s outstanding performance is a source of pride for the entire country. His dedication, hard work and determination reflect the bright future of squash in Pakistan. We are confident that with continued support and encouragement, he will follow in the footsteps of our great squash legends and further raise Pakistan’s flag high at international forums,” Pirzada said.

Islamabad (SBR): The training camp for the Pakistan national futsal team has officially commenced at the Liaquat Gymnasium, Jinnah Sports Complex, Islamabad, in preparation for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, set to be held in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.The camp is being led by Head Coach Sakhawat Ali, who is guiding the team as it prepares to make history by participating in an international futsal tournament for the first time ever. Pakistan has been drawn into Group D, which includes Chinese Taipei, Iraq and host nation Saudi Arabia.The national futsal team will kick off its campaign against Iraq on September 20, followed by a match against Saudi Arabia on September 22 and conclude the group stage with a fixture against Chinese Taipei on September 24. All matches will be played in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

ISLAMABAD (SBR): Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has asked all national sports federations to submit complete details of their affiliated clubs and associations, right down to the village and town level, within the next two weeks, aiming to bring transparency to Pakistan’s sports governance.According to a spokesman for PSB, the move is part of a broader set of reforms being initiated by Director General PSB Yasir Pirzada, aimed at tightening governance, ending paper-based federations, and pushing for a culture of documentation and accountability in sports.PSB asked federations to provide lists of their clubs, tehsil, district, divisional, and provincial associations, along with names and contact details of presidents and secretaries, and the dates of their last elections. A federation that fails to submit the information within 15 days will be considered non-functional at the grassroots level.The PSB has a plan to compile the data into a public database, making it easier for athletes, parents, and policymakers to identify which associations are actually functional. Observers note that if carried through, the verification drive could expose hollow setups while strengthening genuine clubs that serve as nurseries for young athletes. 

Karachi (Sports Report) Thanks to Salman Saeed’s brilliant batting, Showbiz XI won the Naya Nazimabad Fame wheels Stars Premier League Season Seven cricket tournament. In the final, Social Media Stars were defeated by 35 runs.The match was played under the lights of electric lights at the Naya Nazimabad Cricket Stadium, organized by Uzee Brothers and supported by Fame Wheels. Showbiz XI won the toss and elected to bat first and scored 136 runs for the loss of four wickets in the allotted eight overs. Opener Salman Saeed played an innings of 63 runs off 20 balls with the help of three sixes and four fours. Rayed Khan scored 20 runs.In reply, the team of social media stars could score one hundred and one runs for the loss of eight wickets in the allotted overs. Faisal Qureshi took two wickets. He was declared the man of the match for his brilliant batting. The special guest, Chairman Fame Wheels Munawar Abbas Sheikh, distributed prizes among the players. He said that his circle will continue to patronize sports.On this occasion, President Naya Nazimabad Gymkhana Syed Mohammad Talha, Founder of Stars Premier League Zubair Ilyas, Manager Sports Muhammad Asif, along with a large number of citizens including players and artists were also present. After the prize distribution ceremony, a musical concert and spectacular fireworks were also organized. Which was greatly appreciated by the audience.

Islamabad (PR): The Executive Committee of the Islamabad Olympic Association (IOA) met here at Islamabad Club on August 2, 2025. President IOA Begum Ishrat Ashraf chaired the meeting. During the session, the committee deliberated on several matters central to the strategic development and organizational strengthening of the IOA and its affiliated units. A major point of focus was the registration of the Islamabad Olympic Association with the Islamabad Sports Board, an essential step to formalize its status as the principal sports governing body in the federal capital and to facilitate institutional support for its upcoming programs.The meeting also underscored the significance of Islamabad’s active participation in the 1st National Youth Games and the forthcoming National Games. Committee members exchanged insights and strategies to ensure that Islamabad fields highly competitive teams and achieves optimum performance outcomes. Plans were reviewed to streamline athlete selection, training, and logistical arrangements.President Begum Ishrat Ashraf praised the commitment of the Executive Committee and emphasized the importance of unified efforts to elevate Islamabad’s standing on the national sports stage. She reiterated to provide all necessary support to athletes and officials in the build-up to these landmark events.

LAHORE (OR): Punjab University’s six member squad in Berlin to participate in the World University Games 2025 that started in Germany. The squad comprised Punjab University Director Sports Dr Shabbir Sarwar as official while two players of athletics Nida Karim, Malalika Shahzadi, Sehar Waein (Judo), Areeba Javed (Taekwondo) and Moazama Hafeez ( Swimming) are also part of the HEC contingent from the varsity. Dr Shabbir Sarwar has thanked HEC chairperson Dr Mukhtar Ahmad and Director Sports Javed Memon for including intervarsity and national medal winners in the delegation. He also praised PU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mohammad Ali for his support. He said that the World University sports are considered mini Olympics because winners of these competitions emerge as Olympic players. He said that the sports competitions will continue until July 27.

Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Pakistan Netball Federation (PNF) officials circulated confusing, misleading, and false information to social and top national media organizations regarding the Asian Youth Netball Championship 2025, which was held in Korea. They claimed that the junior national team clinched the final after beating the Maldives by 60-35 goals at Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium, Jeonju-si, South Korea.On this ambiguous information, Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif congratulated team players and officials for their performance, as the facts were entirely different and Pakistani players were in 6th position instead of first. Singapore were the champion of this international fixture.The scribe attempted to contact Chairman PNF, Muddasir Arain, but his cell phone (+923219229711) was switched off. However, a voice note was sent to him at his WhatsApp number, but he did not clarify the situation.Update (PSB Seeks Clarification from PNF within three days):According to spokesman for Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), Khurram Shahzad, PSB has expressed serious reservations over the Pakistan Netball Federation's (PNF) claim that the Pakistan Youth Girls Team secured “first position” in the Asian Youth Netball Championship 2025, and asked to submit a written explanation within three days.A letter issued by PSB, reference was made to PNF's letter (No. PNF/PSB/AYNC-2025 dated July 9, 2025), in which the federation claimed the team had secured first place. According to PSB, the claim was worded in a manner that created the impression of a gold medal victory.The board also raised concerns that PNF Chairman Mudassar Razzaq Arain reinforced this misleading impression during televised interviews on mainstream media, where he explicitly referred to a gold medal win and publicly thanked senior government officials for their appreciation. A viral video of such an interview was also referenced in the official notice.According to PSB, this purported achievement was used by the federation to apply for cash rewards under the 2024 Cash Award Policy, which subsequently led to government-level recognition and benefits.

Islamabad(SBR): In a prestigious ceremony held on Wednesday, the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) paid tribute to national heroes who made the country proud through their outstanding performances in international competitions.Advisor to the Prime Minister on Inter-Provincial Coordination, Rana Sanaullah Khan, graced the event along with Federal Secretary Mohiuddin Wani and Director General PSB Muhammad Yasir Pirzada. A total of Rs. 8.2 million in cash awards was distributed among 36 athletes who excelled in various global events.Among the recipients, javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem stood out with a Rs. 2 million award for winning a gold medal, while his coach Salman Iqbal Butt received Rs. 600,000. In snooker, Ahsan Ramzan was given Rs. 500,000 for securing a bronze medal in the U-21 Asian Championship, Muhammad Asif was awarded Rs. 500,000 for a gold medal at the SAARC Snooker Championship, and Muhammad Naseem Akhtar received Rs. 100,000 for his bronze medal.In table tennis, Abdal Muhammad Khan earned Rs. 250,000 for a silver medal in the U-15 singles category, while he and Zunaira Khan received Rs. 187,500 each for their silver medal in the U-15 mixed doubles event. For the U-15 boys’ doubles and U-15/U-19 team events, Abdal and his teammates — Noor Khan, Taha Bilal, Abu Huraira, Attaul Manan, and Moosa Asif — were awarded Rs. 75,000 each.Special Olympics athletes were also honored for their performances in the World Winter Games. Abdul Saboor Ahmad received Rs. 250,000 for a gold medal in the 400m Snowshoeing event and Rs. 100,000 for a bronze in the 200m event. Muhammad Afaq Khan and Mohammad Moazzam Iqbal were awarded Rs. 250,000 each for gold in their respective events, while Muneeb ur Rehman was honored with Rs. 250,000 for each of his gold medals in 50m and 100m Cross Country Skiing. Relay team members — Abdul Saboor, Afaq, Moazzam, and Ali Raza — were each given Rs. 150,000, as were Minahil, Raveena Qurban, Iqra Akram, Shah Galoon Hayat, and Tabassum for their team contributions.As part of the federation grants phase, the PSB awarded Rs. 63.9 million to 22 national sports federations under annual and special grant categories. The Athletics Federation of Pakistan received Rs. 10 million, Alpine Club of Pakistan was given Rs. 2.1 million, and Pakistan Badminton Federation was awarded Rs. 1.1 million. The Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation received Rs. 2.5 million, and the Pakistan Handball Federation was provided a special grant of Rs. 5 million.Further allocations included Rs. 1 million to Pakistan Judo Federation, Rs. 2 million to Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation, and Rs. 3 million to Pakistan Karate Federation. The Pakistan Kabaddi Federation received Rs. 3 million, and the National Rifle Association was allocated Rs. 7 million (including Rs. 2 million as annual and Rs. 5 million as special grant). Pakistan Rugby Union was given Rs. 1.1 million, Winter Sports Federation Pakistan received Rs. 2 million, and the Pakistan Sailing Federation received Rs. 1 million.Among others, the Pakistan Squash Federation was allocated Rs. 5 million, Pakistan Swimming Federation and Pakistan Table Tennis Federation were each granted Rs. 2.25 million, Pakistan Taekwondo Federation received Rs. 1.1 million, and Pakistan Tennis Federation got Rs. 1 million. The Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation received Rs. 2.5 million, while the Pakistan Volleyball Federation and Pakistan Wrestling Federation were awarded Rs. 5 million and Rs. 3 million, respectively. The Pakistan Wushu Federation received Rs. 1 million.In total, the Pakistan Sports Board disbursed Rs. 32.9 million in annual grants and Rs. 31 million in special grants, reflecting the government’s commitment to supporting national sports, rewarding athletes, and strengthening the country’s sports infrastructure through consistent financial assistance.