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SPORTS NEWS - Int News 06 Feb, 2023

Special Olympics: Head Coach Glenn Cundari arrives to train local coaches

Sports Bulletin Report KARACHI: Glenn Cundari, head coach of International Special Olympics Canada, arrived in Karachi on a one-week visit where he would provide further training to Pakistani coaches for the Special Olympics World Games. Upon his arrival in Karachi, the chairperson of Special Olympics Pakistan, Ronak Lakhani, and other officials welcomed Glenn Cundari. It should be noted that in connection with the preparations for the Special Olympic World Games to be held in Berlin, Germany this year from June 17 to 25, the training camp of the national players was organized at Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Sports Complex. Head coach Glenn Cundari visited the camp along with Ronak Lakhani and reviewed the performance of the coaches and players. On this occasion, Glenn Cundari said that he was very happy to come to Pakistan. “I am enjoying being hosted here as Pakistan is known all over the world for its place in world sports.” “The coaching seminar will prove to be very useful for the Pakistani coaches through which the coaches will be able to provide the best training and guidance to the special athletes in the future. And in light of this, the performance of Pakistan's special athletes will continue to improve, he added. Glenn Cundari further said that special athletes are an inspiration for us. It is hoped that these specials will perform well for their country in the World Games. Ronak Lakhani said that the arrival of Glenn to Pakistan is an honour for us. A two-day coaching seminar is being organized for Pakistani coaches of different sports of Special Olympics in a local hotel in Karachi, in which head coach Glenn Curdin will teach the methods of different sports of Special Olympics. She said that the coaching seminar will not only give opportunities to our local coaches to train under the supervision of international coaches in their own country, but it will also provide them exposure at the international level.

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 06 Feb, 2023

Marriott Bonvoy offers opportunities for Manchester United Fans

Sports Report Dubai (UAE): Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning travel program from Marriott International, has announced it is offering Marriott Bonvoy members multiple opportunities to experience unforgettable moments with Manchester United. Launching, together with Marriott Hotels, members can bid on opportunities for exclusive access including an overnight stay in Old Trafford Stadium, access to visit the pitch, and a chance to travel to Barcelona with the team, all through the Marriott Bonvoy Moments platform for the remainder of the 2022-2023 season. Jackie McAllister, Vice President, Marriott Bonvoy Brand & Moments Marketing said “Our members travel to create unforgettable memories and it’s why we are thrilled to again offer incredible Marriott Bonvoy Moments experiences with Manchester United for our members who are diehard fans. “With Marriott Bonvoy Moments, we give members extraordinary access to pursue their passions in life and enjoy their experiences with family and friends included” he added.

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 27 Jan, 2023

US, German Consuls General praise encourage special athletes

Sports Bulletin Report KARACHI: United States of America (USA) and German Consuls General in Karachi praised and encouraged Pakistan's special athletes for competing in Special Olympic Games 2023, which will be held in Berlin Germany. Both diplomats were speaking in a ceremony that was hosted by Chairperson Special Olympic Pakistan, Ronak Lakhani in honor of the special players who will be participating in the Special Olympic World Games 2023. US Consul General in Karachi, Nicole Theriot, said that the special players were an inspiration for everyone and are a shining example for Pakistani society. "I am really proud of these young athletes, who are working hard to represent Pakistan at the Berlin Special Olympics 2023," she said. "It is a great experience to spend time with such talented athletes." The US Consul General recalled that the Special Olympic Games originated in the United States. "Today I feel happy and proud to attend the event representing my country here. I am excited for your participation in the upcoming games as the United States strongly advocates for the rights and equality of persons with disabilities in every respect, including sports." German Consul General Rüdiger Lotz said: "I wish all these players a great time in Berlin and sincerely hope that not only do they perform at their best with their abilities but also learn and gain experience by playing against special players from around the world while enjoying the game and make the victory podium by doing so." Special Olympic Pakistan Chairperson Ronak Lakhani said: “The athletes who win the honours for the country are role models for all. They are differently abled and by no means are less than the others. I hope that this time too, like in the past, our athletes will win the medals at the Special Olympics and bring dignity and pride to Pakistan by securing medals."

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 10 Jan, 2023

Argentinian Ambassador Calls on the Minister for IPC

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: The Argentinian Ambassador to Pakistan, Leopoldo Francisco Sahores on Tuesday called on the Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Ehsan ur Rehman Mazari here at his office. Federal Minister greeted and congratulated the ambassador on Argentina’s victory in the Football World Cup 2022. Federal Minister said: “There is a great scope of cooperation between the two countries in the fields of Sports, especially football, polo, squash and mountaineering. Pakistan is home to a larger number of youth population, and it will be a great investment in developing the skills of youth in the field of sports. Pakistan can learn a lot from Argentinian’s experience and expertise in football coaching and training. The Federal Minister for IPC also discussed about the possibility of football coaching and training for the Pakistan female football players. Ambassador said that he had a detailed discussion in this regard with SAPM on Youth Affairs Pakistan and lots of matters relating to bilateral cooperation focusing specifically the youth were discussed. He said that Argentinian government would like a long term engagement with Pakistan especially in the field of Sports. He also talked about the potential visit of Argentinian female football players to Pakistan early this year, to train and coach female football players in Pakistan. He further said that Pakistan female football players from Quetta have a great talent for the sport.

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 17 Nov, 2022

WBSC appoints Fakhar Shah as its Member Development Commission

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE: President, Pakistan Baseball Federation (PBF) Syed Fakhr Ali Shah has been appointed as Member Development Commission of World Baseball & Softball Confederation (WBSC) on behalf of World Baseball Softball Confederation. According to available information, WBSC President Ricardo Ficari has issued a letter of appointment to him as a member of the Development Commission after the approval of the Executive Board. President WBSC Ricardo Ficari said: “Syed Fakhr Ali Shah's skills and knowledge of our game will be a great asset to the commission. It will be proven and I look forward to supporting the growth and success of our organization and myself. The chairman of this commission is Angelo Vicini and I offer my sincere congratulations on your appointment and in the meantime I wish you every success and hope that you will achieve success in your tenure”. Syed Fakhr Ali Shah said: “I thank the WBSC high-ups for giving me this honour. This position has been given for the first time in our region and it is a matter of honor for Pakistan and baseball circles”. Hamood Lakhvi, Secretary Sheikh Mazhar Ahmed, Khazin Tahir Mehmood, Women Wing Chairperson Sadia Alvi, Secretary A. Ayesha Aram, Head Coaches Mossadegh Hanif, Tariq Nadeem, Coach Aamir Imdad Bhatti, Media Manager Parvez Ahmed Sheikh, Legal Advisor Syed Fakhar Amir Kazmi, Office Secretary Shahid Raza and other provincial officials have congratulated Syed Fakhar Ali Shah on his appointment.

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 05 Oct, 2022

AIPS Asia elects Amjad Aziz Malik its unopposed Secretary General

SPORTS BULLETIN REPORT Rome (Italy):-Asian Sports Journalists Federation (ASJF) has elected unopposed South Korea's Hee Don Jung and Amjad Aziz Malik its president and secretary respectively for next four-year term. Amjad Aziz became the only Asian journalist, who got this slot back-to-back for third time. ASJF meeting held Rome the capital city of Italy, as 23 representatives of Asian member countries participated in the meeting out of 30 nations. There was a contest for the presidency between South Korea's Hee Don Jung and Malaysia's Ahmad Khwari Isa, but the Malaysian candidate withdrew from the South Korean candidate, after which Hee Dong Jung was elected president unopposed. Saudi Arabia's Adel Al Zahrani was elected First Vice President by the House. After two candidates withdrew their nominations, the election of five vice-presidents was also unopposed. Among those elected are Mubarak Al-Boainin of Qatar, Khalil Haider of Kuwait, Ahmad Khawari Isa of Malaysia, Sabanayakan of India and Meisam Zamanabadi of Iran . No other candidate has submitted nomination papers for the post of Secretary General, Amjad Aziz Malik of Pakistan, so he became the Secretary of AIPS ASIA for the third time. He is the first Pakistani and Asian journalist to be elected for the third consecutive time. Niranjan Rajbansi of Nepal was elected as treasurer after Sato of Mongolia withdrew his nomination for the post of treasurer. Candidates from 15 countries had submitted nominations for eight seats in the Executive Committee, but after seven countries withdrew their papers, the officials who were declared elected include Hiroki Shoda of Japan, Sanat Babla of Bangladesh, Safwan Abu Shanab of Palestine,Oman's Ahmed Saif Al Kaabi, Macau's Nim Seong Fong, Chinese Taipei's Helen Chi, Yemen's Abdulsalam Hamoud Ali Saud and Kazakhstan's Ilyas Omarov. President Hee Don Jung said: “All resources will be utilized for the development of sports journalism in Asia. National sports journalist organizations of Asian countries should organize annual events regularly and focus on training young sports journalists”.

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 28 Sep, 2022

Raja Khalid Janjua inducted into US Martial Arts Hall of Fame

SPORTS BULLETIN REPORT ISLAMABAD:-Shihan Raja Khalid Janjua became the first Pakistani to be inducted into the “US Martial Arts Hall of Fame". Raja Khalid is also the first Pakistani Kyokushin Karate Master to receive a VI-Don World Action Black Belt from Japan and got a place in the Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Raja Khalid said that he earned this honor with the prayers of his parents, the nation and his hard work. “Joining the USA Hall of Fame is a matter of honor for the entire country and I dedicate this achievement to the people affected by the floods. Along with this honor, I have also got the result of my dedication and hard work,” he added. Raja further said, “There is no shortage of talent in Pakistan. In Bahria Town, Islamabad, Phase 4, Headquarter of the Federation has constructed a world-class facility for the peoples of Pakistan to serve the nation namely Raja Martial Arts and Fitness Centre. Headquarters has been built to serve the country and the nation, “he maintained. "After joining the Hall of Fame, my ambitions have become higher. At this historical moment of the “USA Martial Arts Hall Of Fame” ceremony in New York USA along with sports’ personalities Jim Thomas, Shelley Williams, Lita B Kaufman were also present, “Raja concluded.

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 23 Aug, 2022

Abu Dhabi Cricket and Sports Hub to focus five new Olympic Sports Clubs

Sports Bulletin Report Abu Dhabi (UAE):- A new era of sporting expansion has begun for sport in the UAE capital with the rebranding of Abu Dhabi Cricket to the Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub (ADCSH). The revamp heralds an extensive new development of the world-class facility to better reflect the venue's status as the UAE's premier community sports hub. ADCSH will now host five new Olympic-focused sports clubs formed by Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and the city's only ‘pay as you go’ 50-metre Olympic sized community pool, a key legacy of the 2021 FINA World Swimming Championships (25M) held at Yas Island’s Etihad Arena. Moving to ADCSH are Abu Dhabi Athletics Club, Abu Dhabi Rackets Club, Abu Dhabi Fencing Club, Abu Dhabi Weightlifting Club and Abu Dhabi Archery Club all of which now join the Hub’s dynamic community and school outreach programmes. “These developments significantly strengthen our proactive partnership commitment with Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub in our ongoing drive to encourage sports and fitness activity among the UAE capital’s residents and provide truly accessible training opportunities to our growing number of domestic recreational athletes from which future professional stars may arise,” said Aref Al Awani, General Secretary, Abu Dhabi Sports Council. “The developments also greatly strengthen our potential to host international sporting events in the UAE capital in partnership with global rights holders.” ADCSH is now building the new 8-lane Olympic-sized swimming pool which combines the world championship 25m training and 25m finals pool used at last year’s FINA World Swimming Championships (25M) in Abu Dhabi. The Hub is also completing an eight-lane world athletics standard 400m running track, which will be available for all track and field use for both community athletes and international teams. The new developments extend the Hub’s sporting footprint to 251,000 sqms, takes its partner club portfolio to 30 and the number of sports played at the venue to 35. “This all transforms ADCSH into the region’s most forward-thinking and community-focused facility with unrivalled multi-sport facilities,” said ADCSH’s CEO, Matthew Boucher. “The developments build on our world-class international and domestic cricket facilities and credentials which have made our facility, home to the iconic Zayed Cricket Stadium, an instantly recognised and admired global cricketing venue. "Cricket will remain a key focus for us with the rebrand and expansion enhancing our product range for the benefit of the entire community and reflecting the growing interest in pursuing sports among Abu Dhabi residents. Our efforts are totally aligned to our continued support of Abu Dhabi Sports Council’s campaign to achieve the Abu Dhabi 2030 vision of fostering a healthy, inclusive, active, and engaged community, and to the capital reinforcing its credentials as a preferred venue for major international sporting events.”

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 15 Aug, 2022

Pakistani players clinch 5 medals in the International Triathlon Games

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE:-Pakistan triathlon players have won 5 medals in the International Triathlon Games that held in Thailand. According to an official PMPF, the national team won three silver and two bronze medals in International Triathlon Games organized in Thailand in which teams from Pakistan, Thailand, Nepal, Taiwan and Philippines participated. Pakistan's 9-member team participated in running, shooting and swimming events of the International Triathlon Games. In under-19 1500m running and 150m swimming events, Labib Ahmed and Attaullah while in the U-13 category, M Afnan won silver medals. In the senior category, Arsalan and Mohsin won bronze medals. Pakistan team was comprised of Arsalan Waraich, Waqar Ahmed, Mirza Ahmed Ahsan, M Afnan, Muneebur Rahman, Labib Ahmed, Mohsin Razzaq and M Ataullah. Tariq Ahmad Rashid was the head coach and manager of the national team. President Pakistan Modern Pentathlon Federation (PMPF) Riyaz Fatiana and Secretary Zahoor Ahmed congratulated the Pakistan triathlon team on winning five medals in the International Triathlon Games. The PMPF President said that the national team performed well in the running, shooting and swimming events of the International Triathlon Games. “A large number of youth are taking great interest in pentathlon games. We will organise international pentathlon events in Pakistan in near future,” he added.

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 28 Jul, 2022

Pakistan team to participate Asian Rugby Trophy in August 2022

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE:-Pakistan Rugby Union (PRU) training camp is in full swing in Lahore for the Asia Rugby 7’s Trophy, 2022 in Jakarta from August 4 to 7, 2022. PRU did the same in the 15 a side event and got a South African coach Sinovuyo Ganto, who arrived here one week ago to train players. According to President PRU Arif Saeed, the Asia Rugby 7s will be played in Jakarta and this will be a good opportunity for our boys to play international level and get some good experience so PRU will do all the effort to make a good team and send abroad. A good 7s coach came all the way from South Africa and we hope the team will perform well in the Upcoming 7s event. As many as 16 teams will participate in the international fixture including Indonesia, India, Brunei, Jordan, Magnolia, Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, Guam, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Thailand, Nepal, and Iran. Some good teams are also in this line up so we hope for a good event. Pakistan 15 man squad will leave on 4th August 2022 for Indonesia and the event will start on 6th and end on 7th Aug. Team will be back on 8th Aug. The squad includes 12 players, Coach Sinovuyo Ganto, Manager Rizwan Malik and team Doctor. PRU as a union does some good job for players all over Pakistan local or international events PRU provides all chances to our players added PRU President. Names of players: Anjum Sajjad, Mohammad Haroon, Mohammad Waqas, Waqar Younis, Irfan Ali, Mohammad Afzal, Aqib Siddique, Waseem Abbas, Mohammad Amir, Faisal Aslam, Ali Khan, Daud Gill, Ahmed Waseem and Khalid Bhatti.