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TABLE TENNIS - National 05 Sep, 2026

Defense Day Table Tennis Ranking Tournament starts in Karachi

Karachi (Sports Reprter): The Defense Day Table Tennis Ranking Tournament commenced in Karachi on Friday.Results (Day-1):1st RoundReyan Abbas beat S. Fakhir 11-8, 11-8, 11-7Dayan beat M. Rohil 11-0, 11-2, 11-3Musa Afridi beat Mohammad Ibad 11-2, 11-3, 11-6Taha Ali beat Mohammad Sameer 11-1, 11-2, 11-3Usman Habib beat Ejaz Walji 11-6, 11-3, 11-5Abdul Aziz beat Areeb Alvi 11-4, 11-5, 11-5Ahsan Raza beat Mustafa 11-4, 11-5, 11-5Faisal Saqib beat Abdullah Alvi 11-2, 12-10, 9-11, 11-2Khawar Mehmood beat Daniyal 11-5, 11-3, 11-7Ayan Ali beat Junaid Bughdadi 11-8, 11-4, 11-5Arsalan Alvi beat Hasan Mujtaba 11-3, 11-2, 9-11, 11-6Asim beat Zain Ahmed 11-3, 11-7, 17-15Salman Lari beat Shan-e-Ali 11-5, 13-11, 11-5Ubaid Hadi Khan beat Ahmed Naseeb 11-3, 16-14, 11-7Ayaz Khan beat Bilal 11-3, 11-5, 11-8Arfeen Ahmed beat M. Mohsin 11-3, 11-8, 11-6Hussain Virani beat Hasan 11-4, 11-3, 9-11, 11-32nd RoundUbaid Hadi Khan beat M. Hadi 11-2, 11-6, 11-5Ahsan Raza beat Mohammad Ramzan 11-7, 12-10, 9-11, 11-7Khawar Beat Kamil 11-3, 11-3, 11-5Arfeen Khan beat Arfeen Ahmed 11-6, 5-11, 12-10, 12-10Arsalan Alvi beat Ilyas Ali 11-5, 11-3, 11-4Arham Bin Farrukh beat Abu Bakar Alvi 11-4, 11-1, 11-7Salman Raza beat Asim 11-3, 11-6, 14-12Hamza Saleem beat Faisal Saqib 11-6, 6-11, 11-6, 11-3Hussain Virani beat S. Usman 11-4, 11-8, 11-4Ayaz Khan beat Abdul Aziz 11-3, 11-9, 13-11Reyan Abbas beat Dayan 9-11, 11-8, 11-8, 11-9Taha Alvi beat Musa Afridi 7-11, 11-9, 11-5, 11-2Mohammad Abbas beat M. Shahan Hassan 11-9, 12-10, 11-43rd RoundKhawar Mehmood beat Ahsan Raza 11-7, 11-7, 11-9Arsalan Alvi beat Ayan Ali 11-8. 13-11. 11-7Arham Bin Farrukh beat Arfeen Ahmed 11-6, 11-4, 11-9Hussain Virani beat Ayaz Khan 7-11, 13-11, 12-10, 12-14, 11-8Salman Raza beat Hamza Saleem 11-4, 13-11, 11-7Salman Lari beat Reyan Abbas 9-11, 11-9, 11-3, 14-16, 11-8Mohammad Abbas beat Taha Ali 11-6, 11-4, 11-4Ahil Shah beat Ubaid Hadi Khan 11-8, 11-7, 11-6Quarter FinalsMohammad Abbas beat Salman Lari 11-8, 10-12, 11-7, 11-7Salman Raza beat Hussain Virani 11-3, 11-7, 9-11, 11-4Arham Bin Farrukh beat Khawar Mehmood 11-5,11-7, 11-4Arsalan Alvi beat Ahil Shah 11-7, 11-8, 10-12, 11-5

TABLE TENNIS - National 31 Aug, 2026

Table Tennis: Mohammad Abbas Wins Men’s Open Singles Title

Karachi (PR): The Islamia Club Independence Cup Table Tennis Tournament 2026 was successfully held with enthusiastic participation from players in the Men’s Open, Under-19 Boys and Women’s Singles categories.In the Under-19 Boys’ Singles final, Arham Bin Farrukh produced an impressive performance to defeat Muhammad Abbas 3-1 and claim the championship title.In the Men’s Open Singles final, Muhammad Abbas emerged victorious after a thrilling and closely contested encounter, defeating Arham Bin Farrukh 3-2 to win the prestigious Open Singles title.In the Women’s Singles final, Fatima Danish displayed an excellent performance to secure the championship, while Sara Danish finished as the runner-up.ResultsUnder-19 Boys’ Singles Champion: Arham Bin FarrukhUnder-19 Boys’ Singles Runner-up: Muhammad AbbasMen’s Open Singles Champion: Mohammad AbbasMen’s Open Singles Runner-up: Arham Bin FarrukhWomen’s Singles Champion: Fatima DanishWomen’s Singles Runner-up: Sara DanishA total of 48 players competed in the Men’s Singles, 32 players in the Under-19 Boys’ category, and 16 players in the Women’s Singles event. The strong participation resulted in highly competitive and exciting matches throughout the tournament.The successful organization of the tournament was made possible through the efforts of Faraz Sohail, Hussain Virani, Ali Sinan and Kiran, who played an important role as event organizers. The organizers were appreciated for providing players with an excellent platform to showcase their talent and for their continued efforts to promote and develop table tennis.

TABLE TENNIS - National 24 Apr, 2026

Karachi Table Tennis Championship: Arham wins Boys U19, Sarah lifts claims Girls U19 title

Karachi ( Sports News): Arham Bin Farukh won the Boys Under-19 title, while Sarah Danish secured the Girls Under-19 of the Karachi Table Tennis Championship by winning their respective finals on Friday. In the Veterans Men’s Singles category, Zafar Khan emerged victorious. The Mixed Doubles and Men’s Doubles events have now reached their final stage. The championship, organized by Ali Shan Table Tennis Club, is being held at the Sindh Sports Board Complex in Nazimabad. In the Boys U-19 final, Arham Bin Farukh defeated Mohammad Abbas in a thrilling 5-set match, winning 3–2. The set scores were 5–11, 6–11, 11–4, 11–5, and 11–8. In the Girls U-19 final, Sarah Danish overcame Anabia Siddiqui in another exciting contest, also winning 3–2. The scores were 10–12, 11–7, 11–8, 5–11, and 11–3.In the Veterans Singles final, Zafar Khan defeated Faisal Saqib 3–1, with scores of 11–5, 11–6, 10–12, and 11–3. In the Mixed Doubles semifinals, the pair of Hareem Anwar and Salman Raza beat Hoor Fawad and Arham Bin Farukh 3–2 to reach the final. In the other semifinal, Fatima and Mohammad Abbas defeated Hoor Yaseen and Aahil Virani 3–1 to secure their place in the final.

TABLE TENNIS - National 25 Jul, 2025

Hazara Division Emerging as a Hub of Table Tennis Talent, Says Ibrahim

Sports ReportABBOTTABAD: Hazara Division is brimming with table tennis talent, but players urgently need proper facilities and professional guidance to reach their true potential, said table tennis coach Ibrahim Khan, while talking to the media during an ongoing summer training camp for junior table tennis players in Abbottabad.“Hazara has no shortage of passion and skill, but the players face significant challenges,” Ibrahim Khan said. “The biggest issue is the lack of a dedicated hall for table tennis in Abbottabad. Players are forced to share space with other sports, which affects their practice and focus. Every sport needs a separate facility so that athletes can train with full concentration,” he said.The coach revealed that 15 junior players are participating in the summer camp, including promising talents like Hanzala, Huzaifa, Hassan, Sufyan, Hamza, and Mah Noor. He added that with consistent training and proper opportunities, these youngsters could soon represent Pakistan at national and international levels.“All the players in this camp are hardworking and strictly following the instructions of their coaches, which proves that Hazara Division has immense potential for the growth of table tennis,” Ibrahim Khan remarked.He further urged the government and sports authorities to establish modern facilities, separate halls, and training centers for table tennis in Abbottabad and across Hazara Division. “Infrastructure plays a key role in the promotion of sports. If we take action today, these children’s achievements will become a source of pride for the country in the future,” he concluded.

TABLE TENNIS - National 10 Jul, 2025

National Junior Table Tennis Championship to start on July 11

Wah Cantt (Sports Report): The 30th National Junior Table Tennis Championship will kick off on July 11, 2025 at Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Sports Complex in Wah Cantt under the banner of Islamabad Table Tennis Association (ITTA).The players from Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir will participate in the national junior table tennis fixture. The departmental teams of the WAPDA, Army, Railways, and NHA would also lock their horns to lift the title.

TABLE TENNIS - National 14 Feb, 2024

Rising Star Abdur Rahman Farooq produces sparking performances

Sports Bulletin ReportPESHAWAR: The rising table tennis player, Abdur Rahman Farooq emerged as a prominent figure in table tennis, showcasing his skills, and achievements at various competitions at national levels.Speaking to the media, Farooq expressed his deep passion for table tennis, aspiring to make a name for himself alongside renowned players like Arif Khan, Asim Qureshi, Farjad Saif, and Syed Mohammad Sabtain.Abdur Rahman Farooq has dedicated himself to training under the guidance of coach Mian Absar Ali, as his dedication has been reflected in recent victories, including a silver medal in the table tennis championship on 14th August, gold medals in both the inter-schools and inter-collegiate events, and silver medals in the UAT Expo 2022 Table Tennis and NUST EME Olympiad Tournament. Additionally, Farooq played a crucial role in securing a team event silver at the 28th Junior National Table Tennis Championship 2022, earning praise from provincial association officials, coaches, and senior players.Encouraged by the positive feedback, Abdur Rahman Farooq remains committed, working tirelessly day and night to further enhance his skills. He acknowledges the abundance of talent in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with young players stepping forward. However, he emphasizes the necessity of proper coaching for these emerging talents.While Chinese coaches played a significant role in the past, Abdur Rahman Farooq notes the current involvement of local coaches like Absar Ali and Amna Mahmood, who are guiding and training young children, including girls.

TABLE TENNIS - National 12 Oct, 2023

Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Tennis Championship

Top players Esha Jawad, and Meheq Khokhar qualify for the Ladies' Singles finalSports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Esha Jawad and Meheq Khokhar advanced into the final of the Ladies Single of the Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Tennis Championship after defeating Sheeza Sajid and Soha Ali respectively in straight sets in the semifinal here at Sports Board Punjab Tennis Academy Nishtar Park on Thursday.Results:Men's Doubles (semifinals):Aqeel Khan/Shehzad Khan beat Mohammad Shoaib/Barkat ullah 6-3, 6-3Heera Ashiq/Yousaf Khalil beat Mudassar Murtaza 6-2, 4-6, 10-4Ladies Singles (semifinals):Esha Jawad beat Sheeza Sajid 6-4, 6-3Meheq Khokhar beat Soha Ali 6-2, 6-2Boys’ U-18 (semifinals):Hamza Roman beat Mohammad Salaar 6-2, 6-3Bilal Asim beat Hamid Israr 7-5, 1-6, 6-1Boys’ U-16 (semifinals):Asad Aman beat Sheheryar Anees 7-6, 5-7, 6-3Ahtesham Humayun beat Ameer Mazari 6-0, 2-6, 6-1Boys’ U-14 (semifinals):Omer Jawad beat Ameer Mazari 6-4, 2-6, 10-8Abdul Basit beat Haziq Areejo 7-6, 7-5Boys/Girls U-12 (Quarterfinals):Rashid Ali Bachani beat Anees Khan 4-2, 4-5, 11-9Abdul Malik beat Majid Ali Areejo 4-2, 5-3Ansari ullah beat Ameen Abdullah 4-0, 4-0Shayan Afridi beat Aliyan Ali 4-0, 4-0Bismel Zia beat Awais Zia 4-2, 5-4Ibrahim Gill beat Salman Pirzada 4-2, 4-1Zayd zaman beat Moazam Babar 4-0, 4-1Seniors Doubles 65+ (semifinals):Waqar Nisar/inam ul Haq beat Brig.Ghazanfar/Mohammad Babar 6-1, 6-3Saeed khan/Malik Imtiaz beat Major Saeed/Mobin Malik 6-3, 6-3

TABLE TENNIS - National 14 Aug, 2023

Azadi Cup Tenpin Bowling Tournament starts in Rawalpindi

Sports Bulletin ReportRAWALPINDI: The Azadi Cup Tenpin Bowling Tournament started under the auspices of the Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation (PTBF), at Leisure City Bowling Club, Jinnah Park, Rawalpindi.President, Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation, Ijazur Rehman inaugurated the tournament. Secretary General, Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation, Mohammad Hussain Chatha, and a large number of peoples were also present on the occasion.About 100 men and women players from all over the country, are taking part in the tournament. Eight competitions are being played in the tournament namely men's single, men's doubles, ladies singles, Amateur, Deaf, team event, Inter-Universities, and Inter-Schools.The semifinals and finals will be played on August 16 and 17, respectively. At the end of the finals, the concluding ceremony will be held on August 17, at 6.00 pm. Trophies, and Certificates will be delivered to the winning players.

TABLE TENNIS - National 30 Jul, 2022

Shah Khan beats Ubaid Shah 3-0 in Punjab Premier Table Tennis League final

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE:-Shah Khan from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) defeated Ubaid Shah also from KP by 3-0 with the scores of 11-7, 11-7 and 11-9 in the one-sided final match of Punjab Premier Table Tennis League at Nishtar Park Sports Complex gymnasium hall on Friday. Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Asadullah Faiz and Director General Sports Punjab Mohammad Tariq Qureshi were the guests of honour at the prize distribution ceremony. Director Sports Nadeem Qaiser, Director Youth Affairs Syed Umair Hasan, Multan Divisional Sports Officer Rana Nadeem Anjum, Administrator NPSC gymnasium hall Mustfa Shah and other officials were also present on this occasion. Sports Board Punjab gave away a cash prize of Rs 50000 to the winner of Punjab Premier Table Tennis League, Rs 30000 to runner up and third position holder was given cash prize of Rs 20000. Sports Board Punjab also gave kits to all participants of the event. While talking to media, Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Asadullah Faiz said that Punjab Premier Table Tennis League was organised under the auspices of Sports Board Punjab as part of Golden Jubilee celebrations of the country and this campaign will remain continue throughout the year. “We are quite upbeat that the holding of Punjab Premier Table Tennis League will play a key role in further popularizing the game of table tennis in the country”. Director General Sports Punjab Mohammad Tariq Qureshi on this occasion said that Sports Board Punjab will continue to organize competitive events of different games to provide maximum playing opportunities to talented male and female players of the province. Meanwhile, Director General Sports Punjab Mohammad Tariq Qureshi also awarded a cash prize of Rs 400 thousands to top performers of recent 2-week modern hockey training camp held under the supervision of legendary Dutch coach Roelant Oltmans at National Hockey Stadium Pitch-2.

TABLE TENNIS - National 25 Feb, 2022

Anna-Carin Ahlquist announces retirement

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD:-Named “Female Para Star of the Year” at the inaugural ITTF Star Awards evening held in January 2013 at the Raffles Hotel in Dubai, on Wednesday 23rd February Sweden’s Anna-Carin Ahlqhuist announced her retirement from international play. The award recognised her achievement at the London 2012 Paralympic Games when she had secured women’s singles class 3 gold. “It was definitely the biggest moment of my career. Every time I think about it, I get happy and emotional, being on the top of the podium is every athlete’s biggest dream.” Anna-Carin Ahlquist. Later in the proceedings, she was to add a second medal to her collection, alongside her erstwhile partner, Ingela Lundback, in women’s team class 4-5; they secured silver, a feat also achieved more recently in Tokyo. The team successes are somewhat resigned to the shadows when her individual efforts are considered, in Rio she was also a women’s singles bronze medallist. However, the team performances are of considerable merit, a class 3 athlete, she was competing against class 4 and class 5 opponents, adversaries with a lesser disability. Undoubtedly, those efforts underline her strength of character, her sheer determination to succeed and prove any doubters wrong. European and World Championships Likewise partnering Ingela Lundback, twice she won the women’s team class 4-5 title at the European Para Championships (2009, 2015), in addition to donning the women’s singles clas 3 crown on five occasions (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019). The fifth gold achieved on Swedish soil in Helsingborg was the most poignant; earlier in the year she had undergone a Mastectomy, having been diagnosed with breast cancer. Additionally, at the European Para Championships, she was a women’s singles class 3 bronze medallist (2009), women’s team class 4-5 silver medallist (2011, 2019) and class 5 team bronze medallist (2007). A string of successes; it is the same at the World Para Championships. Twice a women’s singles class 3 bronze medallist (2014, 2018), twice a women’s team class 5 silver medal winner (2010, 2019); as at the European Para Championships, always in partnership with Ingela Lundback. Meanwhile, at open international para tournaments commencing in 2007, she won 68 gold, 21 silver and 14 bronze medals, always relishing the challenge, a fact endorsed at the World Veteran Championships in 2016 in Alicante, able bodied players finding her a most worthy opponent. Ranking Success, the outcome was that she established herself consistently in the upper echelons of the women’s class 3 rankings. She made her first entry at no.31 in July 2007, in October 2010 she claimed top spot, a position she was to hold on no less than 70 publications! Currently she is listed in the no.2 spot.