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CRICKET - Club News 18 Feb, 2025

EIGHT WICKETS WIN FOR SHIFA INTERNATIONAL

Islamabad (PR)Shifa International Hospitals Islamabad beat Green United Cricket Rawalpindi by 8 wickets in the Cricket match here at DPS Cricket Ground Rawalpindi.Shifa International Captain won the toss and invited to bat first Green United, Green United bowled out for 163 in the 23rd overs. Saad (46), Mustafa Rehan (27) and Imtanan (27) were the key contributors. Shifa International Syed Mudassar Bukhari bowled well and claimed 5 players out for 12 runs in 4.2 overs, Captain Ibrar Iklaq (2 for 32), Muhammad Ikram (2 for 34) and Malik Muneeb Akram (1 for 16) were the other main wicket-takers. In reply, Shifa International achieved the target in the 21st over for the loss of two wickets. Allrounder Muhammad Ikram 72 not out runs 54 balls with 13 fours and One six, while Haris 21, Imran Shah 20 and Captain Ibrar Ikhlaq 18 not out were their leading run-getters. Muhammad Ikram declared “Man of the Match” for his impressive Performance.

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 15 Feb, 2025

Asian Taekwondo Open: Pakistan Shine in Poomsae with 16 golds

Abdullah AsjadISLAMABAD (PR): Pakistan’s taekwondo athletes have delivered an outstanding performance in the Poomsae event of the Combaxx 7th Asian Taekwondo Open, concluding the category with a total of 16 gold medals, 8 on the opening day and 8 more on the second day. The national contingent also secured 7 silver and 14 bronze medals on day two, further solidifying Pakistan’s dominance in the competition.Gold Medalists on Day Two (8 Golds):Free Style Mixed Team Over 17 – Naqvi, Sial, Abbas, Iqbal, MaryamFree Style Pair Over 17 – Nailah, HamzaFree Style Individual Over 17 (Male) – Hamza AmeerFree Style Individual Over 17 (Female) – Naqvi ZymalTeam Under 30 Male – Qadeer, Waheed, DeedarTeam Over 30 Male – Ahmed, Hussain, MumtazTeam Over 30 Female – Nisa, Sabir, BashirTeam Under 30 Female – Sheraz, Batool, MaryamFocus Now on Kyorugi (Sparring) Events: With the Poomsae events concluded, all eyes are now on the Kyorugi (sparring) competitions, where Pakistan will compete for more podium finishes. The national taekwondo team, buoyed by its strong start, is determined to build on this momentum and further strengthen its position on the international stage.

VOLLEYBALL - National 15 Feb, 2025

National U-20 Volleyball Championship: Punjab overcome AJK 3-2

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Punjab toiled hard on the court to get-rid-off Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) 3-2 in the Allied Bank National U-20 Men’s Volleyball Championship 2025 here at WAPDA Sports Complex on Saturday. The final score-line was 25-23, 19-25, 18-25, 25-19, and 18-16.Results (Day 2):Army beat Islamabad (3-0): 25-15, 25-17, 25-18WAPDA beat GB (3-0): 25-16, 25-09, 25-17KPK beat Sindh (3-0): 25-11, 25-07, 25-12Balochistan beat GB (3-0): 25-20, 25-23, 25-15Punjab beat AJK (3-2): 25-23, 19-25, 18-25, 25-19, 18-16.Sunday’s Fixtures:Match 1: Balochistan vs Punjab at 11:00 AMMatch 2: AJK vs GB at 12:30 PMMatch 3: Army vs Sindh at 02:00 PMMatch 4: AJK vs Balochistan at 03:30 PMMatch 5: Sindh vs Islamabad at 05:00 PMMatch 6: Punjab vs WAPDA at 06:30 PMMatch 7: Army vs KP at 08:00 PM

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 15 Feb, 2025

Asian Open Championship: Pakistan win 8 gold medals on Day-1

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Hosts Pakistan athletes clinched 8 gold medals on the opening day of the Asian Taekwondo Open Championship 2025 that started here at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex on Friday.Results (Day-1 Poomsae Category):Gold Winners: Hussain Adil (Individual Under 30 Male), Hussain Mudassar (Individual Under 40 Male), Khan Mohammad (Individual Under 50 Male), Nisa Mehr Un (Individual Under 30 Female), Sabir Sana (Individual Under 50 Female), Hussain/Naila (Pair Under 30), Mumtaz/Bashir (Pair Over 30), Hashemi Sayed Zarif (AFG) (Individual Under 60 Male)Silver & Bronze Medalists: Latif Kainat, Shafaqat Aqsa, Ahmed Shahbaz, Anas Muhammad, Ali Irshad, Usmani Rafia, and others contributed to Pakistan’s impressive medal tally in the Poomsae division.

VOLLEYBALL - National 14 Feb, 2025

National U20 Volleyball: Punjab, KPK, and WAPDA claim victories

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Pakistan WAPDA, Khyber Pukhtunkawa (KPK) and Punjab registered wins on the opening day of the Allied Bank National U-20 Men’s Volleyball Championship 2025, which rolled into action here at WAPDA Sports Complex on Friday.In the first match of the day Punjab outclassed Gilgit Baltistan (GB) in straight games 3-0 while WAPDA outplayed Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) in similar style 3-0. In the third match KPK beat Islamabad 3-0.Results:Punjab beat GB (3-0) 25-13, 25-19, 25-18WAPDA beat AJK (3-0) 25-17, 25-18, 25-18KPK beat Islamabad (3-0) 25-21, 25-18, 25-19Saturday’s Fixtures:Match 1: Army vs Islamabad 11:00 AMMatch 2: WAPDA vs GB 12:30 PMMatch 3: KP vs Sindh 02:00 PMMatch 4: GB vs Balochistan 03:30 PMMatch 5: Punjab vs AJK 05:00 PMMatch 6: WAPDA vs (Opponent to be decided) 06:30 PM

POLO - Local News 14 Feb, 2025

HN Polo cruises past Olympia/AZB to reach Punjab Cup final

Lahore (PR): HN Polo secured a spot in the main final of the Deepal 96 Punjab Cup after defeating Olympia/AZB 5-2 on the fourth day of the tournament, organized by Lahore Polo Club. A large crowd of families and spectators gathered at the club to celebrate a special day while enjoying the thrilling polo action. Among the distinguished attendees were Lahore Polo Club President Malik Azam Hayat Noon, executive committee members, club members, polo players and their families. In an exciting contest, HN Polo outclassed Olympia/AZB 5-2, with Hamza Mawaz Khan leading the charge, scoring four goals, while Ramiro Zavaleta added one to the tally. For Olympia/AZB, Luis Manuel Aguirre netted two goals, and Ahmed Zubair Butt contributed one. HN Polo started the match on a strong note, capitalizing on a 30-yard penalty to take an early 1-0 lead. The second chukker saw an intense battle between both sides, with each team finding the net once, allowing HN Polo to maintain a narrow 2-1 advantage. The momentum firmly shifted in HN Polo’s favor during the third chukker as they struck two consecutive goals, extending their lead to a commanding 4-1. However, Olympia/AZB responded with a crucial goal to keep their hopes alive, reducing the deficit to 4-2 before the third chukker ended. The fourth and final chukker mirrored the second, with both teams adding one goal apiece. HN Polo held their ground to seal a well-earned 5-3 victory, securing their place in the final in dominant fashion. With this victory, HN Polo will now face DS Polo in the final on Sunday (February 16, 2025), while BN, FG, and Olympia/AZB will compete in the subsidiary final.

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 13 Feb, 2025

Asian Taekwondo Open Championships 2025 to kick off on Friday

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: The stage is ready to roll into action Combaxx 7th Asian Taekwondo Open Championships 2025, here at the international sports venue Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex on Friday.This major international event will feature 113 Poomsae athletes from 22 countries, along with 200 international delegates, including athletes, officials, and referees. Additionally, the championship will witness fierce competitions in the Kyorugi category, comprising Junior Division: 110 Participants, and Senior Division: 302 Participants.Participating Nations: Oman (2 Athletes), Iran (15 Athletes), Palestine (7 Athletes), Afghanistan (31 Athletes), Saudi Arabia (29 Athletes), Kazakhstan (6 Athletes), Egypt (11 Athletes), France (5 Athletes), Great Britain (1 Athlete), Morocco (2 Athletes), Kenya (3 Athletes), Mali (2 Athletes), Portugal (1 Athlete), UAE (3 Athletes), Greece (1 Athlete), Jordan (1 Athlete), Andorra (2 Athletes), Canada (1 Athlete), Iraq (1 Athlete), Uzbekistan (5 Athletes), Tajikistan (4 Athletes), Germany (3 Athletes)President, Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF), Col (Retd) Waseem Janjua said: "This championship is a remarkable opportunity to showcase Pakistan's hosting capabilities while promoting Taekwondo at both junior and senior levels. With over 400 Kyorugi participants and 113 Poomsae athletes, the event will be a spectacular display of talent and sportsmanship."

CRICKET - Blinds 13 Feb, 2025

LCCB Blind Cricket: Lahore outclass Bahawalpur by 10 wickets in final

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Hosts Lahore overpowered Bahawalpur by 10 wickets in the final of the 7th LCCB Blind Cricket Tournament here at Aleem Dar Cricket Academy Lahore on Friday.Winning the toss, Lahore chose to field first, allowing Bahawalpur to set a big target. The Bahawalpur team showcased their batting prowess, finishing their innings with a competitive total of 254 runs, losing 3 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Moin led the charge for Bahawalpur, with an impressive 161 runs off just 88 balls. He was well-supported by zafer iqbal, who contributed a vital unbeaten 46 runs off 37 balls. Aftab take 1 wicket for Lahore In response, Lahore batting line up rose to the occasion, successfully chasing down the target by scoring 258 runs for the loss wickets in a swift 16.4 overs. Badar Muneer was the star of the innings, delivering a spectacular performance with the bat, scoring 158* runs from 55 balls. He received solid support for sanwal, who added 82* runs off 46 balls. Badar Munir man of the match award.Player of the Tournament:* B1: Muhammed Ayyaz * B2: Moin Ali * B3: Sana Ullah Khan The event was graced by esteemed guests, including Ali Meer, Syed Sultan Shah (President of World Blind Cricket Ltd & Chairman of Pakistan Blind Cricket Council), Arshad Nadeem Olympian gold medallist, CEO Lahore Qalandar Atif Rana, Aleem dar international empire, Rashma Artist from Pakistani film industries and Tabish Hashmi.

VOLLEYBALL - National 13 Feb, 2025

National U-20 Men’s Volleyball Championship 2025 to start on Friday

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) is set to host the Allied Bank National U-20 Men’s Volleyball Championship 2025 from 14th to 18th February 2025 at WAPDA Sports Complex, Ferozepur Road, Chungi Amer Sidhu, Lahore. This prestigious national event will bring together the country’s top young volleyball talent, with teams from all provinces and departmental units participating in the competition.The Allied Bank National U-20 Men’s Volleyball Championship serves as a crucial event in PVF’s ongoing efforts to promote volleyball at the grassroots level, develop young players, and provide them with a platform to showcase their skills on a national stage. The championship is expected to be highly competitive, with teams striving to make their mark in Pakistan’s volleyball circuit.PVF extends its gratitude to Allied Bank for its support as the title sponsor of the event. The championship will serve as an opportunity to foster new volleyball talent and contribute to the long-term growth of the sport in Pakistan.

CRICKET - ICC 13 Feb, 2025

Three Pakistan players fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Islamabad (Sports Desk): Pakistan players Shaheen Shah Afridi, Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam have been fined for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during their tri-nation series match against South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday.Shaheen was fined 25 per cent of his match fee after he was found to have breached Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator) during an International Match.”The incident occurred in the 28th over of South Africa’s innings, when Shaheen deliberately got in the way of batter Matthew Breetzke as he ran a single, causing an inappropriate physical contact that also resulted in an argument.Saud and substitute fielder Kamran were fined 10 per cent each of their match fee as they celebrated too close to batter Temba Bavuma after he was run out in the 29th over of South Africa’s innings.Saud and Kamran were found to have breached Article 2.5 of the Code, which relates to “using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match.”

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EIGHT WICKETS WIN FOR SHIFA INTERNATIONAL

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Asian Taekwondo Open: Pakistan Shine in Poomsae with 16 golds

Saturday, February 15, 2025

National U-20 Volleyball Championship: Punjab overcome AJK 3-2

Saturday, February 15, 2025

Asian Open Championship: Pakistan win 8 gold medals on Day-1

Saturday, February 15, 2025

National U20 Volleyball: Punjab, KPK, and WAPDA claim victories

Friday, February 14, 2025

HN Polo cruises past Olympia/AZB to reach Punjab Cup final

Friday, February 14, 2025

Asian Taekwondo Open Championships 2025 to kick off on Friday

Thursday, February 13, 2025

LCCB Blind Cricket: Lahore outclass Bahawalpur by 10 wickets in final

Thursday, February 13, 2025

National U-20 Men’s Volleyball Championship 2025 to start on Friday

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Three Pakistan players fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Thursday, February 13, 2025