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Sports Bulletin Report Kigali (Rwanda): Gianni Infantino will serve a second term as FIFA President after being re-elected unopposed to lead global football’s governing body for another four years, during the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, Rwanda. President Infantino said: “Being FIFA President is an incredible honour, an incredible privilege, and it is also a great responsibility. I am truly humbled and touched by your support, and I promise you that I will continue serving FIFA, serving football all over the world and serving all 211 FIFA member associations.” For the first time in its history, an elective FIFA Congress took place in Africa. The proceedings were opened by His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda. In his address, President Kagame welcomed delegates from the 208 gathered member associations to his country, and congratulated President Infantino on his impending re-election. The FIFA President stressed FIFA’s role to organise competitions and to develop football. The President revealed that the 32-team FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in Australia and New Zealand later this year will receive an extensive increase in prize money to over USD 150 million – more than three times the value from the last tournament in 2019, and ten times more than in 2015. President Infantino also referenced impending changes to the FIFA Under-17 World Cups at boys’ and girls’ level, which will see those tournaments played on an annual basis, as well as the launch of the FIFA World Series and the revised 32-team FIFA Club World Cup with the intention of giving teams from every confederation more opportunities to compete on the global stage.

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: The final of the ongoing IBECHS Gulberg Football Tournament will be played on December 24, 2022 at Gulberg football ground. According to an official of IBECHS, the 'Gulberg Green Football League' tournament kicked off on December 10, as the top 16 football clubs were selected for the fixture. Nafees Maki (Retd) Joint DG IB was the chief guest of the opening ceremony. Awais Ayub Vice president and Mohammad Ali Information Secretary of the IBECHS were the special guests of the event. The tournament will conclude on 24th December 2022. Shujaat Ullah Qureshi will be the chief guest and General Zubair Mahmood Hayat NI (M) HI (M) will be the guest of honor for the final. The lucrative prizes will be awarded to the winning and participating teams.

Gulberg Green, USGC, Kahota and Muslim, Gangal, Arslan Club reach in top-eight stage Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: Gulberg Green, USGC Club, Kahota Club, Muslim Club, Gangal Club, and Arslan Club have moved into the top-eight stage of the ongoing IBECHS Gulberg Green Football Tournament here at Gulberg football ground. According to an official, the pre-quarterfinal matches of the tournament were played at Gulberg Green Football Ground. Gulberg Green Club stunned BCA Club by 5-1 while USGC Club defeated Islamabad Academy in a similar style by 5-1 to reach the next round. Kahota Club overcame Model Town Club 3-1 while Muslim Club beat Afghan Club by 2-0 goals. Gangal Club ousted ABC Club by 3-1 while Arslan Club beat Coral Club by 3-1. Nishtar Club beat Huma Club 4-3 on penalty kicks. Chief organizer International Footballer Haji Abdul Sattar said that the semifinal matches of the tournament would be played on December 22 and 23 while the final would be played on December 24. Will 

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: Arsalan Football Club defeated Hurra Football Club 3-1 in the IBECHS Football Tournament here at Gulberg Football Ground on Wednesday. Mohammad Abrar scored the first goal for his team Arsalan FC in the 4th minute of the match and led his team 1-0 in the knock-out round of the tournament. Osaman doubled the lead by scoring an excellent goal before the finishing of the first half of the game. Arsalan FC were ahead 2-0, in the end, halfway. The third goal was scored by Mohammad Faheem for the winners to make the score-line 3-0. However, in the last minute, Hurra FC got a penalty kick, which came back after hitting right side of the goalpost. On the rebound, Mohammad Issar scored the only goal for Hurra FC. Referee, Mohammad Iftikar Ahmed supervised the match.       

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: The first Gulberg Football Tournament will be played from December 10 to 24, 2022 at Gulberg football ground. According to an official, 16 teams will take part in the soccer event which will be divided into two groups. The final of the tournament will be played on December 24, 2022 at the same venue.

SPORTS BULLETIN REPORT Islamabad: A fundraising football championship for flood affectees in Pakistan organized by Urtasker in collaboration with Leisure Leagues and World Group. Football lovers saw a fantastic football championship final, as the New Yorkers seized the moment and won the 7th Urtasker Football Championship on penalty kicks. A 2-1 win on penalties against Urtasker Hawks was enough for New Yorkers to clinch the title in the championship. There were 12 pool matches among eight teams, and the qualifiers played in the semifinals and final. The other teams included; Pindi Badshah, Black Panthers, Digital Squad, Jhelum Stallions, Markhor, and Urtasker United. CEO Urtasker Zeeshan Riaz said: “These events are imperative for improving mental and physical health. I thank to Leisure Leagues and World Group for joining and promoting the football game in Pakistan and letting the young players showcase their talent in team management, execution, and planning. He vowed to arrange more athletic events to encourage the sports culture in Pakistan”.

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD:-Anjuman-e-Faiz-ul-Islam Boys have won the a day football tournament that was organized by A-Five Football Academy in collaboration with Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) while Girls’ tournament won by Pehli Kiran Schools. Tournament was named “Shahlyla- Khel Sab Key Liye” aiming to tribute Ms. Shahlyla Baloch (Late), a star of the Pakistan Football Team, who passed away in a car accident in 2016. The one day twin cities football tournament was held at A-Five Football Academy Islamabad. Pehli Kiran Schools, Anjuman Faiz ul Islam and Mashal Model School and other local teams participated in the competitions. The Girls’ tournament was won by Pehli Kiran Schools and the runner's up team was Mashal Foundation girls’ team. The Boys’ won by Anjuman e Faiz ul Islam and the runner's up were Mashal Foundation Boys’ team. At the event, two professional youth football club teams' A-Five FC and Striker's FC played an exhibition match to providing inspiration to our guest teams. Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Capital Administration Hamza Shafqaat was the chief guest at this occasion.

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD:-A-day Football Tournament, ‘Shahlyla - Khel sab k liye’ in the honour of Pakistan footballer late Shahlyla Baloch  will be held on Saturday (March 12, 2022 under the banner of Five Football Academy. According to an official, the event is focused on providing the underprivileged youth with mainstream sporting opportunities. The 1-day football tournament would witness underprivileged teams & youth club teams competing against each other. Opening ceremony will be held at 10:30am while closing ceremony at 4pm. The chief guests at the closing will be Member National Assembly (MNA) Rubina Irfan mother of Shahlyla, Shehryar Afridi (MNA), Fawad Chaudhary (Minister of Information), Hamza Shafqaat (DC), Qurat ul Ain Ali Rizvi (Owner/Principal -  GSIS School & College) and Raja Bilal Irshad - Advocate HC (Owner/Dean - Lords College International).

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD:-The 6th Urtasker Football Championship will be played on March 5, 2022 at Zaraj Football ground nearby Giga Mall, Islamabad. According to an official of Organizing Committee, the Chairman, Burj Yaqub Jhelum, Ch Ghulam Ahmed Zamuuard will be chief guest at the closing ceremony at 5:30 pm. Eight teams will fight for the title, as they have been divided into two pools. Participating teams (8): Pool (A): Pindi Bdshah, Newyorker, The Markhor, Urtasker Hawks, Pool (B): Black Panther, Digital Squad, Jhelum Stallions, Urtasker United.