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SPORTS NEWS - National 14 May, 2026

Mohsin Nawaz becomes first shooting sports athlete to receive Tamgha-e-Imtiaz

Islamabad (SB News): Pakistan’s premier F-Class long-range shooter, Mohsin Nawaz, has become the first athlete from shooting sports to receive the prestigious Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, marking a historic moment for the country’s sporting landscape. The award was conferred by Asif Ali Zardari during the Presidential Awards ceremony held in Islamabad on May 13, recognising Mohsin Nawaz’s outstanding contributions to long-range shooting and his role in elevating Pakistan’s profile in the international arena. Speaking after receiving the award, Nawaz described the honor as a milestone not only for himself but for the entire shooting sports community in Pakistan. He expressed gratitude to his parents, supporters, and coaches, while also dedicating the achievement to young athletes striving for recognition in less-publicized sports. Nawaz also credited the development of Pakistan’s shooting sports infrastructure to the patronage of Syed Asim Munir and the establishment of the Pakistan Long Range Rifle Association, which enabled Pakistani shooters to gain recognition through affiliation with the International Confederation of Fullbore Rifle Associations. Currently preparing for the 2026 F-Class World Championship in the United Kingdom, Nawaz continues to advocate for sports reforms, including improved training facilities and reduced import duties on specialized sporting equipment. His long-term vision, he says, is to ensure future generations of Pakistani shooters receive the opportunities and support needed to compete successfully on the world stage. Widely regarded as Pakistan’s most accomplished F-Class shooter, Nawaz has spent more than two decades building a reputation in a discipline that has traditionally received limited institutional support in the country. Born in Faisalabad on August 23, 1986, he began his competitive shooting career in 2004 at the Pakistan Ordnance Factory shooting club in Wah. Over the years, he pursued international competition largely through personal commitment, private sponsorships, and self-funded campaigns while also seeking professional coaching abroad. Nawaz currently holds 10 international individual medals in F-Class long-range shooting, the highest tally achieved by any Pakistani athlete in the sport. His international achievements include podium finishes in the United States, South Africa, and Europe, including medals at the European Long Range Shooting Championship and the prestigious Imperial Championship. In 2023, he equalled a European record during the European Long Range Shooting Championship, further cementing his standing among elite long-range shooters worldwide. At the national level, Nawaz has consistently dominated competitive shooting events, winning multiple gold medals in PARA Army Championships, national long-range championships, and benchrest competitions. He has also set several national records, including performances at the 2025 F-Class National Long Range Shooting Championship in Jhelum. Beyond his competitive achievements, Nawaz has played a prominent role in promoting shooting sports in Pakistan. He recently joined Hawksmith Gun & Shooting Club as a brand ambassador to support the development of world-class tactical training and precision shooting facilities in the country. Internationally, he also serves as a brand ambassador for Austrian optics manufacturer KAHLES Sports Optics and South African bullet manufacturer Peregrine Bullets.

SPORTS NEWS - National 16 Mar, 2026

Paddle Arena inaugurated in Naya Nazimabad Karschi

Karachi (Sports News) Due to the increasing popularity of paddle sports, a paddle court was established in Naya Nazimabad. Special guest Chairman Naya Nazim Arif Habib inaugurated the court by cutting the ribbon.Arif Habib said: Naya Nazimabad is a true picture of Sports City. Where there are facilities for twenty sports including cricket, football, futsal, squash, tennis, swimming, table tennis, badminton, now the increasingly popular sport paddle court has also been completed. He said that Pakistani youth are very talented and he hopes that Pakistani youth will also achieve success in paddle. To a question, Arif Habib said that Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi has assured him that after the hotel is completed, Naya Nazimabad will host big cricket matches.Chief Executive Officer Samad Habib said that cricket, football and tennis competitions were organized in Ramadan and now a national paddle tournament will be organized here in the near future. On this occasion, President Naya Nazimabad Gymkhana Syed Mohammad Talha, Chief Operating Officer Mohammad Saeed, Senior Manager Sports Mohammad Asif, Senior Manager Raheel Karim, former Test cricketer Jalaluddin, businessman Usman Ghani, Tariq Iqbal and a large number of citizens were also present. During this, a cake was cut and colorful balloons were released in the air.

SPORTS NEWS - National 18 Jan, 2026

National Padel Championship: Sindh Clinches Both Men’s & Women’s Titles

Karachi (Sports News):National Padel Championship 2026 concluded on Sunday here at Neo Maidan, with Team Sindh delivering a dominant performance by winning both the Men’s and Women’s National Titles.Women’s Category ResultsThe women’s final was contested between Sindh (MUV) and the Punjab Team, where Sindh (MUV) secured a convincing 2–0 victory to claim the national title.1st Position: Sindh (MUV)Natalia Zaman & Mehak Tehrani2nd Position: Punjab TeamSaimra Umer & Hasnat3rd Position: Sindh (M&A)Alisha Elhai & Musfira ZahidMen’s Category ResultsThe men’s final featured an all-Sindh clash between Sindh Team and Sindh Padel-X. The Sindh Team emerged victorious with a 2–0 win, securing the national championship title.1st Position: Sindh TeamRehan Abdullah & Nafees Yaqoob2nd Position: Sindh Padel-XSheroz & Rahim Saeed3rd Position: Team Sindh KingRayyan Younas & Saad Noman.Mohammad Mateen, President, Pakistan Padel Federation, graced the occasion as chief guest and distributed trophies, certificates, and cash prizes totaling PKR 500,000 among the players.The ceremony was also attended by:Danish Ahmed, Vice President, PPFSyed Rehanuddin, Vice President, PPFSyed Nadeem Uddin, Secretary General, Sindh Padel AssociationKarima Khan, Treasurer PPF and Along with other distinguished guests and officials

SPORTS NEWS - National 15 Jan, 2026

National Padel Championship starts Karachi

Karachi (Sports News): The National Padel Championship 2026 commenced at Neo Maidan, KMC Karachi under the banner of Pakistan Padel Federation (PPF).The opening ceremony was graced by Ahmed Ali Rajput, General Secretary of the Sindh Olympic Association, along with Mohammad Mateen, President of the Pakistan Padel Federation, who were the chief guests.A total of 66 male and 26 female players from across the country are participating in the championship. The quarterfinals and semifinals will be played on Friday, while the finals will be played on Saturday.Athletes who perform outstandingly in the championship will be selected for the national padel team, which will represent Pakistan at the Asian Games 2026, to be held in Japan.Results (Day-1):Women’s MatchesSindh MUV Bay defeated Sindh MZ by 6–1Punjab team defeated Sindh Falcon by 6–0Sindh Fairless defeated Sindh S Factor by 6–3Men’s MatchesGilgit Boys defeated Sindh Success by 6–2Sindh DM defeated Sindh Mokal by 6–1Punjab Falcon defeated Sindh S Factor by 6–3

SPORTS NEWS - National 22 Dec, 2025

Islamabad Tennis Association honors medal winners players

Islamabad (PR): The Islamabad Tennis Association (ITA) Monday (today) hosted a reception to honor the Islamabad women tennis team, which won the first Gold medal for Islamabad in the National Games held at Karachi. By winning this gold medal, Islamabad created history as it was the first time the city won a Gold medal, due to their outstanding performance, and this achievement is expected to promote tennis in the capital area.Chairman ITA, Tariq Mehmood Murtaza, and Majid Bashir, President ITA, praised the outstanding performance of the players, particularly Mahin Aftab and Shiza Sajid, and Shandana Rabbi who won the team event gold by beating top teams Wapda and Army. Mahin Aftab also secured a bronze medal in the individual event.Riawan ul Haq, Secretary Islamabad Olympic, was also present and praised the team's victory. Other notable figures, including Mohammad Arif Qureshi, Senior Executive Vice President ITA, Tufail Cheema, Secretary ITS, Hassan Baig, Sr. Executive Vice President, and Ahsen Zaidi, also lauded the team's performance. Hamid ul Haq, Pride of Performance, and Iman ul Haq, Davis Cup star, also praised the team's achievement.The ITA awarded the teams with medals, shields, and cash awards and hosted a lunch in their honor.

SPORTS NEWS - National 31 Oct, 2025

Pakistan Federation Baseball Executive Committee meets in Lahore

Lahore (PR): An emergency meeting of the Executive Committee of Pakistan Federation Baseball was held in Lahore under the chairmanship of Federation President Shaukat Javed. All members of the Executive Committee attended the meeting, including Dr. Mohammad Hamood Lakhvi (Senior VP), Haider Lehri, Mohammad Jamil Kamran, Arif Shahzad, Mohammad Ayaz Khan (VPs), Tahir Mahmood (Treasurer), Syed Manzar Shah, Musaddeq Hanif, Tariq Nadeem (Members at Large Male) and Sadia Alvi, Humaira Kamran, Aisha Irum, Sadia Kirmani (Members at Large Female).The members, who could not attend, participated in the online meeting through Zoom link.The meeting started with the recitation of the Holy Quran.President Shaukat Javed welcomed the members and informed the house about the agenda of the meeting.The House unanimously approved the minutes of the previous General Council meeting. Shaukat Javed informed the House that the Pakistan Sports Board has banned Syed Fakhar Ali Shah, Secretary General of Pakistan Federation Baseball, from all kinds of sports activities in Pakistan, after which the house unanimously approved that Syed Fakhar Ali Shah will continue as Secretary General PFB as he has not been banned by the Federation or the Pakistan Olympic Association.Syed Fakhar Ali Shah will appeal against the decision of the PSB himself, while the Federation will file a separate appeal against this decision. The House unanimously approved that the elections of the Federation will be held later this year in accordance with the sports policy of the PSB and under the guidance of the POA during the next General Council meeting. During this time, on behalf of the Federation, Sr.VP Dr. Muhammad Hamood Lakhvi, will serve as primary point of contact with PSB and all affiliated units within Pakistan.Furthermore, on the resolution moved by Tahir Mahmood, the House unanimously appreciated Syed Fakhar Shah’s efforts for the development and promotion of baseball not only in Pakistan but also in the region. The House also congratulated Syed Fakhar Ali Shah on being elected as the President of the South Asian Baseball Softball Federation.Syed Fakhar Ali Shah’s tireless efforts in the last 8 years have greatly impressed not only Pakistan but also Pakistani and baseball circles abroad because thanks to these efforts, Pakistan not only improved its ranking but also won gold, silver and bronze medals in various men’s and women’s events and also qualified for advanced events. Along with this, he successfully started the process of providing educational scholarships and baseball coaching facilities to boys and girls players in Japan, America and other countries.

SPORTS NEWS - National 28 Sep, 2025

DG PSB Yasir Pirzada felicitates Noor Zaman on winning NASH Cup

Mohammad Shafique RajaISLAMABAD: Director General Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), Mohammad Yasir Pirzada, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Pakistan’s young squash star Noor Zaman on clinching the prestigious NASH Cup 2025 title in London, Canada.In his message, the DG PSB said Noor’s remarkable victory against Egypt’s Moustafa Elsirty in the final has once again brought glory to the nation and demonstrated the immense potential of Pakistan’s emerging athletes.“Noor Zaman’s outstanding performance is a source of pride for the entire country. His dedication, hard work and determination reflect the bright future of squash in Pakistan. We are confident that with continued support and encouragement, he will follow in the footsteps of our great squash legends and further raise Pakistan’s flag high at international forums,” Pirzada said.

SPORTS NEWS - National 04 Sep, 2025

Sports Board asks federations to verify Grassroots Sports Clubs

ISLAMABAD (SBR): Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has asked all national sports federations to submit complete details of their affiliated clubs and associations, right down to the village and town level, within the next two weeks, aiming to bring transparency to Pakistan’s sports governance.According to a spokesman for PSB, the move is part of a broader set of reforms being initiated by Director General PSB Yasir Pirzada, aimed at tightening governance, ending paper-based federations, and pushing for a culture of documentation and accountability in sports.PSB asked federations to provide lists of their clubs, tehsil, district, divisional, and provincial associations, along with names and contact details of presidents and secretaries, and the dates of their last elections. A federation that fails to submit the information within 15 days will be considered non-functional at the grassroots level.The PSB has a plan to compile the data into a public database, making it easier for athletes, parents, and policymakers to identify which associations are actually functional. Observers note that if carried through, the verification drive could expose hollow setups while strengthening genuine clubs that serve as nurseries for young athletes.

SPORTS NEWS - National 19 Aug, 2025

SPL-7 final: Showbiz XI beat Social Media Stars by 35 runs

Karachi (Sports Report) Thanks to Salman Saeed’s brilliant batting, Showbiz XI won the Naya Nazimabad Fame wheels Stars Premier League Season Seven cricket tournament. In the final, Social Media Stars were defeated by 35 runs.The match was played under the lights of electric lights at the Naya Nazimabad Cricket Stadium, organized by Uzee Brothers and supported by Fame Wheels. Showbiz XI won the toss and elected to bat first and scored 136 runs for the loss of four wickets in the allotted eight overs. Opener Salman Saeed played an innings of 63 runs off 20 balls with the help of three sixes and four fours. Rayed Khan scored 20 runs.In reply, the team of social media stars could score one hundred and one runs for the loss of eight wickets in the allotted overs. Faisal Qureshi took two wickets. He was declared the man of the match for his brilliant batting. The special guest, Chairman Fame Wheels Munawar Abbas Sheikh, distributed prizes among the players. He said that his circle will continue to patronize sports.On this occasion, President Naya Nazimabad Gymkhana Syed Mohammad Talha, Founder of Stars Premier League Zubair Ilyas, Manager Sports Muhammad Asif, along with a large number of citizens including players and artists were also present. After the prize distribution ceremony, a musical concert and spectacular fireworks were also organized. Which was greatly appreciated by the audience.

SPORTS NEWS - National 03 Aug, 2025

Islamabad Olympic Association Holds Executive Committee Meeting

Islamabad (PR): The Executive Committee of the Islamabad Olympic Association (IOA) met here at Islamabad Club on August 2, 2025. President IOA Begum Ishrat Ashraf chaired the meeting. During the session, the committee deliberated on several matters central to the strategic development and organizational strengthening of the IOA and its affiliated units. A major point of focus was the registration of the Islamabad Olympic Association with the Islamabad Sports Board, an essential step to formalize its status as the principal sports governing body in the federal capital and to facilitate institutional support for its upcoming programs.The meeting also underscored the significance of Islamabad’s active participation in the 1st National Youth Games and the forthcoming National Games. Committee members exchanged insights and strategies to ensure that Islamabad fields highly competitive teams and achieves optimum performance outcomes. Plans were reviewed to streamline athlete selection, training, and logistical arrangements.President Begum Ishrat Ashraf praised the commitment of the Executive Committee and emphasized the importance of unified efforts to elevate Islamabad’s standing on the national sports stage. She reiterated to provide all necessary support to athletes and officials in the build-up to these landmark events.

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