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SPORTS NEWS - National 22 Jun, 2022

MD PTV Mubashir Tauqir vows to provide top sports facilities to players

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD:-Managing Director/Patron Sports Cell, Pakistan Television Corporation Limited, Sayyed Mubashir Tauqir Shah vowed to restart sports activities in the PTV at the top level with preference after a three years Covid-19 period. He was speaking to officials and players of PTV in a colourful ceremony that took place here on Wednesday. “Sports make the image of country at international level, however, sports also make the image of organization in the country and sports are vital for healthy activities, “he added. President PTV Sports Cell/Director Admin & Personnel, Saif Ullah Shahid along with other directors of PTV also attended the ceremony. On this occasion, MD PTVC has issued instructions to reactivate sport activities among the PTV employees besides raising the professional teams of hockey, football and other sport disciplines for participation in the national level tournaments. Professional cricket team will also be reactivated after uplift of the ban on departmental cricket. He has also directed to arrange tournaments of cricket, hockey, football, table-tennis, badminton, races and golf in order to mark the ‘Jashan-e-Azadi’ celebrations. Earlier, Mohammad Arif Qureshi, the international official of PTV highlighted the achievements of PTV Sports Cell. He thanked MD, PTVC & DAP/President PTV Sports Cell for their valuable support for the uplift of games in PTV. He also promised that the necessary facilities would be provided to PTV Sports Cell for the promotion of healthy activities in PTV and for participation of team at National Level Tournaments.

SPORTS NEWS - National 15 Jun, 2022

Young Mountaineers Shehroze and Abdul Joshi call on Minister IPC

Sports Reporter ISLAMABAD:- Young mountaineers, Shehroze Kashif and Abdul Joshi called on Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Ehsan Ur Rehman Mazari on Wednesday at his office Pakistan Sports Board (PSB). President Alpine Club Abu Zafar Sadiq was also in the meeting. Shehroze Kashif during the meeting with Federal Minister Ehsan Ur Rehman Mazari expressed his future plan of becoming the world’s youngest man to climb all 14 highest mountains in the world. It would not only bring pride for the nation but will also promote tourism and help the economy. Federal Minister Ehsan-ur-Rehman said: “It is delightful to see our youth is associated to the challenging sport of mountain climbing and building soft image of Pakistan. I assure that anyone who will contribute building soft image of Pakistan is indeed praiseworthy. The government will provide him maximum support to achieve this honor for the nation. I hope young people will come forward and bring laurels for their country”. Mountaineering is quite a challenging sport and Pakistan is blessed with few of the highest mountains including world’s second highest peak K-2, these peaks attract number of mountaineers, climbers and tourists from across the globe. Pakistan has also produced great mountaineers who conquered these giants and one of those young mountaineers is Shehroze Kashif who started trekking and mountaineering just at the age of 11. Before he reached 20, he already had climbed world’s seven highest mountains.

SPORTS NEWS - National 05 Jun, 2022

PCTSG determines to revive the traditional sports in Pakistan

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD:- Pakistan Council for Traditional Sports & Games (PCTSG) is keen to revive the traditional sports in all over the Pakistan, as a meeting of Pakistan Council Traditional Sports and Games held at National Library, Islamabad. The meeting was attended by the representative Councils from the four provinces, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK). According to an official, awareness about traditional sports and games, its documentations, orientation, training and competitions will be held across the country. The affiliated units will hold regular such activities at grass-root level. The sports teachers and other key stakeholders will be taken on board. The awareness campaign shall start with seminars, workshops and conference on line and physical mode. The first ever Sports Teachers’ Conference shall be held at Islamabad. The Private Schools Association of Islamabad and other stakeholders will jointly organize it. The sports teachers would also be taught about traditional sports games besides other important sports discipline like mountain sports, martial arts and importance of physical health and sports. Similar activities would be held across the country. Brig. Azam Effandi, Senior Vice President presented details about the actions taken by Pakistan Council for Trational Sports and Games (PCTSG). At this occasion Khalil Ahmed Khan, President, International Council for Traditional Sports and Games stressed the importance of revival of traditional sports and games and appreciated the efforts so far taken by Pakistan Council for Traditional Sports and Games. Syed Zeeshan Naqvi, President of Islamabad Council for Traditional Sports and Games also presented details about the activities being undertaken for revival of traditional sports at Islamabad. Mohamamd Tariq Abbasi, Abu Zafar Sadiq, Zofran, Abdul Wahid, Raja Azad, Faiza and other office bears of PCTSG were present at this occasion.

SPORTS NEWS - National 29 May, 2022

A Day Mixed Martial Arts Seminar concludes

Sports Bulletin Report KARACHI:-A one-day seminar for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) referees and judges was held under the banner of Sindh Mixed Martial Arts Association on Sunday at Karachi Center of Pakistan Sports Board that attended by officials from Hyderabad, Larkana and Mirpur Khas regions, besides Karachi. Also present were representatives of Sindh Police SSU Unit and Airport Security Force ASF. Distinguished guests of the event were Rehan Hashmi, Young Member National Assembly and Chairman Karachi MMA Association, President Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation Zulfiqar Ali, Chairman Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation Tariq Ali, Director Sports of Karachi University Rashid Ali Qureshi, Sharq Ali, Technical Director, Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation Zubair Khan, Vice President, Sindh Mixed Martial Arts Association; Imran Qasim Khan, Head Coach, Sindh Mixed Martial Arts Association; Secretary Daniel Khan and others were also present on the occasion. Course instructors were Abu Huraira and Dilawar Sanaan Khan while the closing ceremony was directed by renowned MMA commentator and journalist Waqas Raza. On this occasion, the President of the Federation Zulfiqar Ali said that the main purpose of the event was to elevate overall capabilities and knowledge base of local officials, make the local referees and judges aware of the international rules and regulations of mixed martial arts and to ensure the physical safety of the players.

SPORTS NEWS - National 26 Apr, 2022

All Pakistan Basketball Tournament from May 30, 2022

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD:-Secretary, Federal Basketball Association (FBBA) Ouj-e-Zahoor revealed on Tuesday that All Pakistan Basketball Tournament would be played from May 30 to June 4, 2022 at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex under the banner of Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF). While talking to media persons he further added: “Federal Basketball Association is an affiliated unit of the Pakistan Basketball Federation and we organised Inter-Club Championship successfully at F-6 Malti Purpose Sports Center that won by SA Gardens. Now we will hold All Pakistan Basketball Tournament at Liaquat Gymnasium Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad from May 30 to June 4, 2022. Efforts are being made to invite all the affiliated units of Pakistan Basketball Federation for said tournament. All the participating teams will be accommodated in the hostel of Pakistan Sports Board (PSB). It is pertinent to add here that Pakistan Basketball Federation will provide all technical support for the event”. “Sports activities including basketball were suspended due to Corona virus pandemic for the last three years. This event will provide an opportunity to continue basketball activities at grassroots level as all the units of federation will prepare their teams. PBBF will select the players for national training camp for the effective participation in the forthcoming 14th South Asian Games to be organised by Pakistan in March 2023. We are also planning to hold coaches and referees clinics to upgrade their knowledge of the game before the South Asian Games 2023", he concluded.

SPORTS NEWS - National 22 Apr, 2022

PRU night camps in full swing for Asian Div-II Rugby Championship

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE:-The night camps to prepare the national team for the upcoming Asian Div-II Rugby Championship 2022 are in full swing under the supervision of the coach Malik Shakeel and Fitness trainer Jay here. According to an official of Pakistan Rugby Union (PRU), under the watchful eyes of the selection committee headed by Rizwan Malik and its three members Yahya Bhatti, Muzamil Wazeri and Mohsin Iqbal, the nights camps are being conducted in order to prepare the national team for the mega event. PRU Secretary Salman Shaikh said: “Pakistan has been given the opportunity to host the Div-II Rugby Championship by Asia Rugby. The participants of the event include host Pakistan, China, Taiwan and Thailand. PRU is in the process of hiring a foreign coach for this important ranking tournament." President of Asia Rugby Qais said: "I am really glad that rugby is back in Pakistan. We are all waiting for staging this event in Pakistan and try to make it a huge success." Names of players: Mohammad Waqas, Mohammad Israr, Mohammad Bilal, Anjum Sajjad, Mohammad Haroon, Irfan Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Sohail, Mohammad Mohsin, Waqar Younis, Waseem Abbas, Mohammad Afzal, Mohsin Shahzad, Aqib Siddique, Mohammad Mubeen, Amsal Khan, Mohammad Amir Butt, Muneeb Iftikhar, Bilal Khan, Abdul Baki, Waqar Bhatti, Ali Haider, Hammad Safdar, Saad Arif, Ali Khan, Faisal Aslam, Moiz Khalid, Kashif Khawaja, Ibrahim Khan Tareen, Dawood Shah, Suhaib Wadood Khan, Ahmed Ali, Ahmad Waseem, Ali Shahid, Sufyan Khan, Mohammad Imran, Arsalan Mir, Saaim Maqbool, Daud Gill, Khurram Shahzad Bhatti.

SPORTS NEWS - National 01 Apr, 2022

Pakistan WAPDA earn Double Titles of National Netball Championship 2022

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD:-Pakistan WAPDA clinched double titles of the 21st National Netball Championship after winning both Men’s and Women’s finals at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad on Thursday. In Men’s final WAPDA snatched the victory from Pakistan Army with the difference of solitary point 24-23 while Women’s fixture WAPDA females defeated Higher Education Commission (HEC) 22-11. Director General, Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), Col (Retd) Asif Zaman graced the prize distribution as a chief guest and distributed the trophies, medals and certificates among the players. When he entered the Laiquat Gymnasium the referee pushed the button of the buzzer of the final round. Zaman did not see a glimpse of the final match that showed the interest of Asif Zaman, who is the head of Pakistan’s top sports organization Pakistan Sports Board (PSB). The men’s final was a nail and bite contest and players of both teams exhibited top quality game. Army were leading in the first three quarters respectively 6-4, 15-14 and 21-20 but WAPDA players snatched the victory from them in the last quarter, as they cleverly defended the last attempt of Army men in the last minutes. The final score was 24-23. Army players were not satisfied with the various decisions of umpires. Yasir Javad and Anwar Ahmed supervised the men’s final. President, Pakistan Netball Federation (PNF), Mudassar Arian, Secretary Syed Gohar Raza, Director General, Wapda Sports Board, Mohammad Musharaf, Mehar Sajid (Navy) and other officials of PNF and PSB were present in the prize distribution ceremony. Army players refused to attend the closing ceremony, however, on the request of an official they joined the ceremony and collected their medals and runner-up trophy from the hands of the chief guest. Results: In the men's final: Pakistan Wapda beat Pakistan Army 24-23 In third position match: Pakistan Navy beat HEC by 30-22 In the women's final: Pakistan Wapda defeated HEC 22-11 In the 3rd position match: Pakistan Army beat Sind 15-18 Results (Under-17 Inter Schools and Colleges Event): In the final match: City PAF Chapter, Karachi beat Danish School, Rajanpur 16-20 In the 3rd position match: Danish School, Mianwali beat Habib girls School 8-5.

SPORTS NEWS - National 29 Mar, 2022

National Netball Championship starts at Pakistan Sports Complex

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD:-The National Netball Championships for Men’s and Women’s started at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad under the banner of Pakistan Netball Federation (PNF). As many as four matches of Men’s Event and eight matches of Women’s Event were decided on the opening day of championship. President, Pakistan Netball Federation, Mudassar Arian inaugurated 4-day championship. Secretary General, Pakistan Netball Federation, Syed Gohar Raza and a large number of peoples were also present on the occasion. Results (Men’s Event): WAPDA beat Gilgit 44-16 Army beat AJK 50-5 Navy beat KPK 34-5 HEC beat Sindh 35-29 Results (Women’s Event): WAPDA beat KP 46-1 Sindh beat AJK 34-4 Army beat Gilgit 41-2 Punjab beat Elite Academy 23-8 HEC beat Punjab 23-19 WAPDA beat Islamabad 47-2 Army got walk over against Baluchistan AJK got walk over against Pakistan Boards. Inter schools and colleges girls Under-17: PAF City beat Oxford by 29-0 Fouji Foundation beat Oxfored 30-0 Danish Rajanpur beat Fouji Foundation 22-8 Danish Mianwali beat Kainat 33-6 PAF City beat Danish Rajapur 14-12 Danish Mianwali beat Habib by 14-4 goals while Kinat got walk over against House of Knowledge Habib got walk over against House of Knowledge.

SPORTS NEWS - National 25 Mar, 2022

World Snooker Champion Ahsan Ramzan honored

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE:-Pakistan Cycling Federation (PCF) Secretary General Moazzam Khan Klair believes that huge rewards for Pakistan’s world champions can further motivate the future stars of the country to win international glories. Moazzam said this while addressing the ceremony to honour new Pakistan World Snooker Champion Ahsan Ramzan here the other day. He also handed over the national blazer pin to the champion and wished him, his coach and the federation best for the future endeavours. Pakistan Sports Board Director Nasrullah Rana, Punjab Cycling Association President Adnan Ahsan Khan, Secretary Shahzada Butt and Treasurer Amjad Khan were also present on the occasion. The PCF Secretary urged Prime Minister Imran Khan to fully patronize Pakistan sports and sportsmen and provide them all-out support morally, financially as well as regarding the international-standard facilities. “Sports is now one of the biggest industries across the world and many big nations are using them to boost their finances and also to strengthen their relations with other countries. “Not only this, big sports nations have already done 10 to 20 years of planning as they plan for at least 3 to 4 Olympics in advance and start investing, so that they may claim maximum medals in the Olympics. If we, the country of very talented youth, want to win Olympics medal, we need to invest heavily on sports and also there is a dire need to reward our world champions with huge prizes as it will encourage and motivate future stars to achieve bigger than them and ultimately, it will add honour to Pakistan globally,” Moazzam asserted. PSB Director Nasrullah Rana also assured the new snooker champion of PSB’s all-out support and vowed that the champion will be taken care of well by the government and he will be provided with ample opportunities and the best facilities so that he may continue to win laurels for Pakistan in international events.

SPORTS NEWS - National 02 Mar, 2022

Punjab Minister for Sports Rai Taimoor presents cash awards to wrestler Inam Butt

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE:-Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti awarded a cheque of rupees ten hundred thousand to Pakistan’s most celebrated wrestler Inam Butt, who won two back-to-back gold medals in Beach Wrestling World Series in Italy and Greece in September 2021, at National Hockey Stadium on Wednesday. Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan, Chief Sports Consultant SBP Hafeez Bhatti and other officials were also present on this occasion. Talking on this occasion, Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti appreciated the performance of ace wrestler Inam Butt saying that Inam once again made the entire nation proud by winning two consecutive gold medals in Beach Wrestling World Series in Italy and Greece last year. “Inam is our national hero and it’s our prime obligation to honour and encourage sports stars like him,” he added. Punjab Minister for Sports Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti said: “Sports Board Punjab has always encouraged talented stars like Inam Butt. Inam is a great son of country. We are proud of Inam Butt, who also had clinched medals in Commonwealth Games, Asian Beach Games and World Wrestling Championship during his illustrious career”. Punjab Minister for Sports Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti urged the young athletes of the country to take inspiration from amazing achievements of Inam Butt. “Punjab government also extended every kind of cooperation to Pakistan’s special athlete Haider Ali and other players for their participation in Tokyo Olympic Games last year,” he added. Wrestler Inam Butt, on this occasion, expressed his gratitude to Punjab Minister for Sports Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti and Sports Board Punjab for extending every kind of support to him for his preparation and participation in international wrestling competitions. “Sports Board Punjab, under the leadership of Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan, is taking effective measures for the promotion of sports in all parts of the province,” he added.