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SPORTS NEWS - Int News 28 Oct, 2025

DICC announces Cricket World Cup 2026 in UAE

Lahore (SBR): The Deaf International Cricket Council (DICC) has announced that the DICC Cricket World Cup 2026 will be hosted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 24 to 31, 2026. This landmark global tournament will gather the world’s finest deaf cricketers from across continents, united by a shared passion for the game and the values of sportsmanship, inclusivity, and excellence. The event aims to highlight the extraordinary talent, determination, and spirit of players with hearing loss, reinforcing the message that cricket truly is a game for everyone. The DICC extends its deepest gratitude to the ICC Chairman and its management for their great support and encouragement in promoting deaf cricket on the world stage. Their ongoing commitment to inclusivity and development has been instrumental in empowering the deaf cricket community and advancing opportunities for players globally. Zahir added: “The DICC is striving for the cause of deaf cricket around the globe and we look forward to host an exciting event which will be an ideal platform for top deaf cricketers to showcase their talent and potential.” He said the participating team of the grand event will be announced by the end of next month. “In all, six top teams drawn in three groups will be featuring in the competition,” he said. The DICC will form various committees to ensure the smooth conduct of the Cup.

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 19 Oct, 2025

Iran, China on top as Asia-Pacific Goalball C'ship enters knockout stage

ISLAMABAD (PR): Asian giants Iran and China continued their commanding run as the group stage of the IBSA Asia-Pacific Goalball Championship 2025 concluded at the Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex, on Sunday, paving the way for an exciting knockout phase.In the men’s competition, Iran dominated Pool A with 12 points, remaining unbeaten throughout the group stage. Australia finished second with 9 points, followed by Thailand (9), Saudi Arabia (3), and Iraq (0). From Pool B, defending champions China topped the standings with 12 points, while South Korea followed with 9. Kazakhstan took third place with 6 points, Uzbekistan earned 3, and Pakistan finished winless at the bottom of the table.In the women’s category, China emerged as the undisputed leader of Pool X, registering four straight wins to secure 12 points. Japan claimed second position with 9 points, while South Korea (6), Thailand (3), and Pakistan (0) completed the group standings.Earlier on day 4, the championship witnessed thrilling action as Asian powerhouses China, Japan, and South Korea reaffirmed their dominance. In the women’s fixtures, Thailand overwhelmed Pakistan 10–0 in the opening game, Japan blanked South Korea 6–0, China outclassed Thailand 11–7 in a high-scoring encounter, and South Korea handed Pakistan another 10–0 defeat.In the men’s matches, Australia overcame Saudi Arabia 6–2, while Kazakhstan thrashed Uzbekistan 15–5 to consolidate their position ahead of the knockout round.The championship, organized under the auspices of Pakistan Blind Sports Federation, features teams from China, Iran, Japan, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Iraq, Uzbekistan, and South Korea. Pakistan is hosting the prestigious Asia-Pacific Goalball Championship for the first time.The event also serves as a qualifier for the IBSA World Championships.

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 18 Oct, 2025

Asia-Pacific Goalball: China, Iran post wins: Pakistan suffer another loss

Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: China and Iran maintained their winning streaks, while Pakistan’s losing run continued on the third day of the Asia-Pacific Goalball Championship 2025 here at the Liaquat Gymnasium of Pakistan Sports Complex, on Saturday.In the men’s fixtures, Saudi Arabia beat Iraq 7–5, Australia edged Thailand 4–3, Uzbekistan thrashed Pakistan 11–1, and China overpowered Kazakhstan 12–4. Iran later defeated Iraq 8–3.In the women’s games, South Korea blanked Thailand 7–0, and China beat Japan 3–1.Organized by the Pakistan Blind Sports Federation, the championship features teams from China, Iran, Japan, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Iraq and Uzbekistan. The tournament is being hosted by Pakistan for the first time.

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 08 Oct, 2025

Sangram Singh to Make His European MMA Debut at Levels Fight League

Dubai (PR): Indian wrestler Sangram Singh is set to make his European MMA debut at the Levels Fight League (LFL) in Amsterdam on November 2 this year 2025.Known for his unmatched discipline, resilience, and fitness-first approach, Sangram Singh is already an experienced MMA fighter, and this debut marks a significant milestone for Indian combat sports on the global stage.The Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion, Sangram Singh, will become the first Indian wrestler to compete at this level in Europe. Notably, he is also the first athlete above the age of 40 to transition from professional wrestling to MMA at this stage — a testament to his fitness, discipline, and competitive excellence.Sangram Singh’s MMA journey was shaped by his coach Bhupesh Kumar, who played a pivotal role in training and strategy during Sangram’s first MMA debut in Georgia. In that debut,Sangram Singh said: “This fight isn’t just about me, it’s about every Indian athlete who dreams of competing and excelling on the world stage. Levels Fight League gives me the opportunity to showcase my skills in Europe and proudly represent India. My goal is to inspire young fighters to dream big and prove that when heart and hard work come together, nothing is impossible.”

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 06 Oct, 2025

World Skate Games: Paraguay set to welcome wheeled sports in 2026

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.”

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 03 Oct, 2025

A 53-Member Contingent to participate in Asian Youth Games 2025

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).

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 07 Jul, 2025

Netball Federation circulates misleading information, PSB takes action

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.

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 14 May, 2025

Anushe Engineer secures international honour in sports journalism

Islamabad (Sports Desk):Pakistan Anushe Engineer, who write for an English Daily, has clinched the award for the best writer, amongst the young sports journalists, and became the first Pakistani to achieve this honour.The award was presented at the AIPS annual conference at Rabat, Morocco. Secretary AIPS Asia, Amjad Aziz Malik along with delegates from 110 countries presented at the event.Anushe Engineer penned a piece on Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem which was published in the daily Dawn newspaper, Karachi.AIPS received more than 2000 nominations which were thoroughly reviewed, over five months, by 40 judges from different countries. It is pertinent to note Anushe Engineer is the first Pakistani to achieve this outstanding feat in 100-year history of the AIPS.Meanwhile President PSWF & Secretary AIPS Amjad Aziz Malik, Secretary PSWF Asghar Azeem and cabinet members paid rich tribute to Anushe Engineer.Amjad Aziz Malik said this achievement has brightened up Pakistan’s name, in this particular field. He hope, Anusha’s feat will further enhance Pakistan’s positive and peaceful image around the world. PSWF secretary Asghar Azeem was of the opinion that Anushe’s triumph is indication of world’s recognition for top-class journalism in Pakistan.

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 14 Mar, 2025

South American country Paraguay to host the World Skate Games 2026

Islamabad (Sports Desk): Paraguay has become the second South American country to host the World Skate Games 2026, officially announced on Friday. The announcement comes after the official signing of the contract between World Skate and Paraguayan authorities, in the presence of the President of the Republic Santiago Peña, World Skate President Sabatino Aracu, and numerous personalities from the national and international sports world.The ceremony saw the participation of key figures such as Francesco Zangarini, World Skate Sports Director, Facundo Cernadas, Chief of Staff, Camilo Pérez López Moreira, IOC member and President of the Paraguayan Olympic Committee, César Ramírez, Minister of Sports, and Víctor Pecci, former tennis player and Roland Garros finalist in 1979, now Director General of the Organising Committee for Mega Sporting Events in Paraguay.Negotiations to secure WSG Asunción 2026 were initiated in Lausanne by President Peña’s personal delegation, demonstrating the commitment of Paraguay’s government to attracting international sporting events and developing the domestic service economies which they support.This marks the continuation of the World Skate Games global journey, which has previously been hosted in Nanjing, Republic People of China (2017), Barcelona, Spain (2019), Buenos Aires, Argentina (2022), and most recently across four regions of Italy (2024). Paraguay will become the second South American nation to host this prestigious event, following Argentina's successful organization in 2022.Following the tremendous success of the World Skate Games Italy 2024, which represented an unprecedented event for the World Skate disciplines with 154 world titles awarded, 10,800 athletes and staff, 90 participating countries, the event is preparing for its next chapter in Paraguay.Sabatino Aracu, President of World Skate and Skate Italia, stated: "After the Italian success, we are excited to bring the World Skate Games to Paraguay. This event will not only be the World Championship of Roller Sports but a true youth festival that combines sports, music, and entertainment, bringing competitions to the heart of cities and creating a unique experience for athletes and spectators."The choice of Paraguay as the host of the next World Skate Games represents an important step in the global expansion strategy of sports on skating wheels and confirms the South American country's commitment to sports development and the attraction of major international events.The World Skate Games will once again bring together 12 disciplines in one major event, from urban sports such as skateboarding (the Olympic discipline), roller freestyle, and scootering, to speed and adrenaline sports like inline speed skating and downhill, to team sports such as rink hockey, inline hockey, and roller derby, not to mention the beloved artistic roller skating.

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 28 Feb, 2025

President Bach to resign as an IOC Member after 23 June 2025

Islamabad (Sports Desk): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) today agreed to accept the resignation of IOC President Thomas Bach as an IOC Member, effective after 23 June 2025. This will be the day of the handover to the new IOC President, who will be elected on 20 March 2025 in Costa Navarino, Greece.President Bach tendered his resignation this week to the IOC EB following his announcement at the IOC Session in Paris that he would not seek an extension to his presidency despite calls from IOC Members to do so. Thomas Bach was elected on 10 September 2013, as the ninth President of the IOC. He was re-elected for a second four-year term on 10 March 2021.Bach became an Olympic champion when he won a gold medal with his team in foil fencing at the Games of the XXI Olympiad in Montreal in 1976. In 2006, he was elected as the founding President of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB).Bach was an athletes’ representative at the XI Olympic Congress in Baden-Baden (1981) and a founding member of the IOC Athletes’ Commission. He was elected as an IOC Member in 1991, and as a member of the IOC Executive Board in 1996, and served as an IOC Vice-President for more than 10 years. He has also chaired several IOC commissions.

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