Sports Bulletin

Rawalpindi (PR): Butt Hockey Academy Rawalpindi organized two thrilling hockey matches at Shehnaz Sheikh Hockey Stadium, Rawalpindi, as part of the Independence Day celebrations in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.The first match was played between Women XI Rawalpindi and Butt Women Hockey Academy, with Women XI Rawalpindi securing a narrow 1-0 victory.In the second encounter, Rawalpindi Hockey Club faced Butt Hockey Club, where Butt Hockey Academy produced an impressive performance to register a convincing 3-0 win.The Principal of Askaria College graced the occasion as the chief guest. The celebrations also included an Independence Day cake-cutting ceremony organized by Butt Hockey Academy, followed by the distribution of prizes among the players.In a special tribute to his services to hockey, Jameel Butt, International Coach and Referee, was honored during the ceremony. As a gesture of appreciation, Askaria College presented him with a brand-new Honda motorcycle for his outstanding services and contribution to the promotion of hockey.A large number of spectators turned up at the stadium and enthusiastically witnessed both matches, adding to the festive atmosphere.The event reflected the spirit of Independence Day while promoting hockey and encouraging young players in the Rawalpindi-Islamabad region.

Islamabad Tigers to meet Kurri Islamabad in the opening fixture in an eight team’s fixtureAbdul Jabbar FaisalRAWALPINDI:-The Shuhada-e-Pakistan Hockey Tournament will get underway from June 9 to 26, 2023 here at Shahnaz Sheikh Hockey Stadium, as this will be a joint adventure of District Hockey Association Rawalpindi (DHAR) and Sports Department Rawalpindi.According to an official DHAR, as many as 8 teams from twin cities Rawalpindi and Islamabad will participate in the tournament and will be divided into two groups. Islamabad Tigers, Kurri Islamabad, Faisal Islamabad, and Nishter Islamabad clubs are in Group A while ABL Rawalpindi, Zakir Hockey Academy, Shadman Club, and Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Hockey Academy are in Group B.The opening match of the tournament will be played between Islamabad Tigers and Kurri Islamabad on June 9, 2023 while Faisal Club will meet Nishter Club in the second fixture of the day. The final will be played on June 25 at the same venue. All arrangements have been given the final touches to organize the tournament in a beneficial manner.Schedule: (First match 4:00 pm, Second match 5:30 pm)June 9, 2023 (Friday): Islamabad Tigers vs Kurri Islamabad, Faisal Club vs Nishter ClubJune 10, 2023 (Saturday): Shadman Club vs POF Academy, ABL Rawalpindi vs Zakir AcademyJune 11, 2023 (Sunday): Islamabad Tigers vs Faisal Club, Nishter vs Kurri IslamabadJune 16, 2023 (Friday): ARL Rawalpindi vs POF Academy, Zakir Academy vs Shadman ClubJune 17, 2023 (Saturday): Nishter Club vs Islamabad Tigers, Faisal Club vs Kurri IslamabadJune 18, 2023 (Sunday): POF Academy vs Zakir Academy, Shadman Club vs ARL RawalpindiJune 23, 2023 (Friday): First Semifinal (Top Team Pool A vs Second Team Pool B)June 24, 2023 (Saturday): Second Semifinal (Top Team Pool B vs Second Team Pool A)June 25, 2023 (Sunday): Final (Winners of both semifinals)