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ATHLETICS - Int News 05 Nov, 2024

Rudn Enclave Housing Society becomes main sponsor of SAAF Cross Country Race

Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Rudn Enclave Housing Society (REHS) has become the main sponsor of the South Asian Athletics Federation (SAAF) Cross Country Race, which will be held on November 24, 2024 here at Fatima Jinnah Park F-9.REHS inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SAAF officials at a local hotel in a colourful ceremony on Monday. Country Head of REHS, Malik Asad Abbass and Chairman Islamabad Athletics Association (IAA) and Head of Organizing Committee Brig (Retd) Sultan Satti signed on the documents. Director Land of Rudn Enclave Usman Qureshi was also present on this occasion. Ex-Chairman Joint Chiefs of Committee Lt. General Eshan-ul-Haq was the chief guest of the ceremony.Also, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Raja Prevaiz Ashraf, Chairman SAAF, Major General (Retd) Mohammad Akram Shai, Managing Director Batulmal Raja Zamurd Khan, former squash world champion Qamar Zaman, Commonwealth Games gold medal winner weightlifter Nau Dastgeer, mountaineer Sajid Sadpare and other top officials and sports persons from twin cities Rawalpindi and Islamabad were present in the ceremony.Country Head REHS, Malik Asad Abbas said: “This is honour for us to sponsor an international sports event, which will be held first time in the history of Pakistan’s sports. Eight regional countries of South Asian including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Maldives, Bhutan, Afghanistan and hosts Pakistan will participate in the international race. We will build a sports stadium in our Rudn Enclave and establish international standard facilities for the players. We will also prepare an international standard athletics track and for t his purpose federation will have to provide technical assistance. We will support the sports events in future too aim to bring up talented budding players.”

ATHLETICS - Int News 09 Aug, 2024

Arshad Nadeem wins historical gold medal in Paris Olympics

Sports Bulletin ReportParis (France): Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem won the gold medal in the final of Javelin Throw event at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday.Arshad lauched a throw of 92.97-meter in his second attempt which was enough for him to secure gold medal. Pakistan's first Olympic medal winner since Barcelona 1992 ended the night with another gigantic 91.79m throw on his final attempt.Even Nadeem's last throw would've seen him break the Olympic record held by Andreas Thorkildsen of Denmark (90.57m in Beijing 2008) had it not been bettered by himself earlier in the final.This is the first-ever individual gold medal in Olympics for Pakistan, maiden n athletics and first gold in any discipline in the last 40 years.Pakistan won an Olympic medal after the gap of 32 years. The last time Pakistan won an medal was in 1992 when the national hockey team clinched bronze by defeating the Netherlands 4-3 at the Barcelona Olympics.Meanwhile, India's Neeraj Chopra, who was defending his gold, made a throw of 89.45 and bagged the silver medal. Grenada's Anderson Peters fetched the bronze medal with a throw of 88.54m.Neeraj Chopra fails to make it two gold medals in a row and despite the second-best throw of his career with 89.45m on his second attempt, it wasn't enough to beat Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan who crossed the 90m mark twice and set a massive Olympic record.The 26-year-old becomes the fifth two-time Olympic medallist from India after adding a silver to his Tokyo 2020 gold medal. Only Norman Pritchard, Sushil Kumar, PV Sindhu and Manu Bhaker have achieved the same with the latter claiming two bronze medals at Paris 2024 Olympics.Athletes' Best Throw at Javelin Throw Final1- Arshad Nadeem (Pakistan) — 92.97m2 - Neeraj Chopra (India) — 89.45m3- Anderson Peters (Grenada) - 88.544 - Jakub Vadlech (Czech Republic) - 88.505 - Julius Yego (Kenya) - 87.726- Julian Weber (Germany) - 87.407- Keshorn Walcott (Trinidad and Tobago) - 86.168 - Lassi Etelatalo (Finland) - 84.589 - Oliver Etelatalo (Finland) - 82.6810- Toni Keranen (Finland) - 80.9211 - Luiz Mauricio (Brazil) - 80.6712. Andrian Mardare (Moldova) - 80.10

ATHLETICS - Int News 11 Nov, 2023

Asian Masters Athletics Championship: Ali Sher clinches Bronze

Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Ali Sher Bajwa lifted the bronze medal in the Discus Throw discipline of the Asian Masters Athletics Championship, which is going on in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac, Philippines.According to an official of the Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP), Lt Col (Retd) Shah-Jehan Mir, Dr. Ali Sher Bajwa, a distinguished orthopedic surgeon based in the United Kingdom (UK), showcased exceptional skill and determination in the Discus Throw event, earning a prestigious bronze medal for Pakistan.The Asian Masters Athletics Championship serves as a prominent platform for master athletes from across the continent to exhibit their skills and compete at the highest level. Dr. Ali Sher Bajwa's bronze medal triumph not only highlights his exceptional talent and hard work but also underscores the crucial support provided by the country through the AFP.

ATHLETICS - National 09 Oct, 2023

Major General (Retd) Mohammad Akram Sahi becomes chairman of AFP

LAHORE: Major General (Retd) Mohammad Akram Sahi has become the chairman of Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) after enjoying a-four-year two tenures as the president of federation in the Elective General Council Meeting of AFP. Meeting was chaired by Mohammad Akram Sahi.According to a press release of AFP, the elections were held under the convenership of Brig Ghazanfar Ali (Retd), Chairman AFP Election Commission. The Meeting was attended by the affiliated units of AFP. The House unanimously elected the following Office Bearers for the next term of four years (2023-2027). Names of elected office bearers:Maj Gen (Retd) Mohammad Akram Sahi (Chairman), Nadeem Aftab Sindhu (President), Brig (Retd) Wajahat Hussain (Senior Vice President), Imdadullah Memon (Vice President), Qaiser Mehmood Khan (Vice President), Mehboob Dawood Vohra (Vice President), Saif ul Islam Afridi (Vice President), Nabeel Ahmad Rana (Vice President), Shahida Khanum (Vice President), Brig (Retd) Noureen Satti (Vice President-Women), Col (Retd) Shahjehan Mir (Secretary General), Shahina Ishtiaq (Treasurer), Husnain Syed (Joint Secretary), Nabeela Kamran (Joint Secretary-Woman), Asghar Ali Gill (Associate Secretary)Execute Members:Sqn Ldr Salman Choudary (PAF), Mumtaz Ul Haq (Islamabad AA), Azhar Samdani (Sindh AA), Rashid Mehmood Butt (Punjab AA), Syed Jamal Hussain (Punjab AA), Syed Zain Ul Abiden (AJK AA), Sikandar Mirza (GB AA), Seemi Rizvi (WAPDA), Salma Fiaz (KPK AA), Munazza Ayesha (Balochistan AA), Syeda Tahreem Jamal (PWAA), Humaira Mehmood Khan (PWAA)

ATHLETICS - Int News 25 Aug, 2023

Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem seals spot in Paris Olympics

Budapest, (Hungary): Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 with a massive throw of 86.79 meters in his third attempt in the qualifying rounds of World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest on Friday.The feat also took him to the final of the javelin throw competition at the World Championships, to be held on Sunday. The 26-year-old, who is the Commonwealth Games gold medalist, finished at the top in Group B. Overall he ended second after India’s Neeraj Chopra, who launched his campaign with a monstrous 88.77m throw in Group A. The qualifying mark for the 2024 Paris Olympics was 85.50 meters. The qualifying window commenced on July 1. Arshad’s first attempt was not impressive as he began with a throw, measuring 70.63m. However, he was quite impressive with an 81.53m throw in his second effort.Nadeem shot to stardom when he finished fifth in the Tokyo Olympics. Last year, he ended fifth in the World Championship. But soon afterwards, he creathe history, when in the Commonwealth Games by claiming the gold medal with a huge throw of 90.18 meters at the Alexander Stadium, Birmingham (United Kingdom) that feat also saw him becoming the first South Asian to cross the 90 meters mark. (APP)

ATHLETICS - National 15 Aug, 2023

“Run for Pakistan” Independence Day Races in three cities on August 14

Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: To celebrate the 76th Independence Day of the Pakistan “Run for Pakistan” races took place on 14th August 2023 in three big cities including Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad which saw an overwhelming response from both seasoned athletes and recreational runners. Participants were geared up in green and white, embodying the essence of the national flag. The event was not only a physical feat but was also an opportunity to connect with fellow runners internationally, fostering camaraderie and shared values.Sports in Pakistan proudly hosted a spectacular Run for Pakistan on Independence Day, bringing together passionate runners from near and far to celebrate the spirit of freedom and unity. The event, showcased the nation's resilience and determination while fostering a sense of patriotism among participants.In addition to the enthusiasm displayed by the runners, this year's Run for Pakistan drew a remarkable crowd of supporters, including families, friends, and local communities. Spectators lined the streets, waving flags and offering encouragement, creating an electrifying atmosphere charged with patriotic pride. The event united a diverse array of individuals, highlighting the harmonious strength that comes from standing together for a shared cause.Shoaib Nizami, CEO at Sports in Pakistan said:"We are thrilled to commemorate Independence Day with this extraordinary event. This event served as a celebration of our nation's freedom and the enduring human spirit. It was inspiring to witness participants from all walks of life coming together to honor the country we love. He further said that Run for Pakistan not only provided an opportunity for runners to test their physical capabilities, but it also played a significant role in benefiting the local community. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to Special Olympics Pakistan, aiding their continuous efforts in making a positive impact within the area.’’Sports in Pakistan expresses its gratitude to all the volunteers, sponsors, and local authorities who contributed to the smooth execution of this grand event. Their dedication and support were instrumental in creating an unforgettable experience for participants and spectators alike.

ATHLETICS - National 12 Jun, 2023

Athletics News: AFP selects 5 players for Asian Championship

Arshad Nadeem, Yasir Sultan, Shajar Abbas, Abdul Mueed, and Esha to represent PakistanSports Bulletin ReportLAHORE:-Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) has selected five players including 4 men and one woman for the 25th Asian Athletics Championships, scheduled to be held from July 12 to 16, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand after conducting the trials at Punjab Stadium, Lahore.According to an official of the AFP, Arshad Nadeem, Yasir Sultan in Javelin Throw, Shajar Abbas in 100 meters, and 200 meters, Abdul Mueed in 200 meters, and 400 meters, and Esha Imran in 100 meters, 200 meters, and 400 meters have been selected for international competitions after analyzing their performance in trials.The athletes showed their remarkable athletic abilities and wowed the judges with their performances. The athletes showcased their skills in various disciplines, including 100m (Men), 100m (Women) 400m (Men), 400m (Women), Long Jump (Men) & Javelin Throw (Men). After a thorough evaluation of each performance, AFP selected 05 athletes to represent Pakistan in the Asian Athletics Championships. The selected athletes include Arshad Nadeem, Yasir Sultan in Javelin Throw, Shajar Abbas in 100m & 200m, Abdul Mueed in 200m & 400m, and Esha Imran in 100m, 200m & 400m. To ensure discipline and high-performance standards, coaches Shajar Abbas and Arshad Nadeem will go with the team. They will train and guide the team to ensure the best possible performance.

ATHLETICS - National 08 Jun, 2023

Athletic Federation Pakistan celebrates Kids Athletics Day in Lahore

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE:-Athletic Federation Pakistan (AFP) organized different athletics competitions to celebrate World Kids Athletics Day Kids Athletics on the directives of the International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF) at Punjab University (PU) Lahore on Thursday.Over 200 kids from different schools participated in the competitions, as the Mohammad Zafar, Secretary General AFP, graced the occasion as a chief guest. Salman Iqbal Butt, President Punjab Athletics Association, Shahida Khanum, President, Pakistan Women’s Athletics Association, Abida Tanveer, General Secretary, Pakistan Women’s Athletics Association, and Tariq Mehmood Sidhu, President, Technical Officials Association of AFP, also attended the event. Also, Professor Dr Zafar Iqbal Butt, Director of Sports Punjab University was also present on this occasion. The key objectives and aims of celebrating and organizing Kids Athletics Day were to ensure a steady and sustainable policy for the development of athletics and to introduce children to athletics at a basic level. It was also aimed to expand the sport of athletics for schools and all institutions that are interested in the well-being of children, to popularize athletics in the country and world, and to raise awareness about the importance of fitness and encourage people to get more involved in sports and athletics.The Secretary-General AFP appreciated the efforts of Mohammad Nabeel, Assistant Director Sports Punjab University, and the management of Punjab University for excellent arrangements. Gifts, T-shirts, caps, and certificates were distributed among the children.

ATHLETICS - National 28 May, 2023

Badminton News: Punjab Junior Championship starts in Lahore

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE:-The Punjab Junior Badminton Championship started today (Sunday) at Nishtar Park Sports Complex Gymnasium Hall in with collaboration of Sports Board Punjab (SBP). Dr Asif Tufail Director General Sports and Youth Affair Punjab inaugurated the championship.As many as 140 Male and female young badminton players from all over Punjab are participating in the U-15, U-17, and U-19 Single and Doubles events. Finals will be played on May 31, 2023 at the same venue.Results (Day-1): Boys’ Singles U-15 (Round-I)Ibrahim Khuram (Jehlum) beat Fida Hussain (LHR) 21-19, 17-21, 23-25Haroom Ahmad (Gujranwala) beat Roshan Nadeem (LHR) by 21-10, 21-17Abdul Muqeet (Chiniot) beat Mohammad Daud Ali (LHR) by 21-10, 21-13Danish Khan (LHR) beat Khuzaima Iqbal (Sialkot) by 21-19, 20-22, 21-17Mohamad Ismail (Layyah) beat Haroon Mudassar (TT Singh) by 15-21, 21-15, 21-19Mohammad Suleman (Attock) beat Musa Ameen (LHR) by 21-7, 21-7Haroon Rashid (LHR) beat Zubair Afzal (Sialkot) by 23-21, 21-11Mirza Ahmed Hafeez (RWL) beat Moeez Raza (LHR) by 21-6, 21-13Ibrahim Ahmed (LHR) beat Huzaifa Waqas (LHR) by 21-6, 21-1Hassan Rashid (LHR) beat Saleh Mohammad (LHR) by 21-10, 21-12Mirza Ahmed Hafeez (RWL) beat Abu Dajjana (LHR) by 21-8, 21-7Ali Haider (LHR) beat Fozan (Vehari) by 21-17, 21-19Boys’ Singles U-17 (Round-I)Zain Bajwa (Vehari) beat Hashim Ali (Sialkot) by 21-12, 21-16Hamza Waseem (Gujranwala) beat Mohammad Junaid (LHR) beat 21-13, 23-21Mohammad Bilal Shahzad (Okara) beat Mohammad Ahmad Gul (LHR) by 21-17, 17-21, 21-19Saim Ali (LHR) beat Mohammad Ayan (Okara) by 21-11, 15-21, 21-14Tufreed Ahmed Qureshi (RWP) beat Mohammad Soban Tauseef (LHR) by 21-7, 21-4Bilal Shabbir (BWN) beat Mohammad Raheel Ibtikhab Butt (LHR) by 21-12, 21-14Husain Shahzad (LHR) beat Mohammad Usman (Okara) by 21-4, 21-4Amer Hassan Janjua (RWP) beat Yousha Shahid (LHR) by 21-11, 21-5 Zain Bajwa (Vehari) beat Mohammad Wasik Ali (LHR) by 21-6, 21-4Zain Shakeel (LHR) beat Mohammad Abdullah (FSD) by 21-18, 21-8Mohammad Ahmad (FSD) beat Taha Yaseen (Lhr) by 21-7, 21-9Hamza Waseem (Gujranwala) beat Abdullah Faheem (LHR) by21-3, 21-5Mohammad Ahmad (Multan) beat Okasha Javed (LHR) by 21-17, 21-19Tayyab Subhani (LHR) beat Mohammad Irtaza Saleem (Gujrat) by 21-3, 21-8Men’s Singles U-19 (Round-I)Mohammad Ahmad (LHR) beat Abdur Rehman Yaqoob (Gujranwala) by 21-19, 12-21, 21-13Tahir Subhani (LHR) beat Mohammad Harris (FSD) by 21-13, 21-9Mohammad Ibrahim (Multan) beat Mohammad Shmyal (LHR) by 21-12, 21-4Mohammad Ibrahim (RWL) beat Abu Bakkar Afzaal (Sialkot) by 21-4, 21-12Usman Ahmad (Chiniot) beat Atta Mustafa (LHR) by 21-11, 21-14Mohammad Faiz (FSD) beat Ali Raza (T.T.Singh) by 21-8, 21-9Ihtisham Ul Haq (BWP) beat Mohammad Ahmad (Sheikhopura) by 21-18, 13-21, 21-18Rehan Ali (Sarghodha) beat Mutwassam Haider (Layyah) by 21018, 21-19Farhan Ali (Hafizabad) beat Zeshan Iqbal (FSD) by 21-12, 21-13Girls’ Singles U-17 (Round-I)Ramsha Faisal (Jehlum) beat Mariyam Fatima (LHR) by 21-8, 21-8Hamna Irshad (HFZ) beat Masooma Rashid (LHR) by 21-4, 21-6Sama Naveed (HFZ) beat Tasmia Qureshi (FSD) by 21-5, 21-14Amna (FSD) beat Fatima (LHR) by 21-13, 21-14Kashmine Nadeem (Multan) beat Fatima Ishal (LHR) by 21-6, 21-8Ramaysa Faisal (Jehlum) beat Noor Un Nisa (LHR) by 21-12, 21-14Sameen Faisal (Jehlum) beat Amna (FSD) by 21-8, 21-4Sama Naveed (HFZ) beat Roshan-e-Islam (LHR) by 19-21, 21-15, 21-16Areeba Butt (LHR) beat Humayal Aftaz (LHR) by 21-6, 21-6Falak Raza (LHR) beat Mahira Rashid (LHR) by 21-10, 21-16

ATHLETICS - Int News 20 May, 2023

Priya Mohan, Abdulla qualify for Asian Athletics Championship

Sports Bulletin ReportRanchi (India):-Top national athletes Priya Mohan, and Abdulla Aboobacker qualified for Asian Athletics Championship, which will be held from July 12 to 16, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand.Total six athletes including Priya and Abdullah confirmed their berths in the top regional athletics event of Asia after showing acceptable performance in the 26th National Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships that concluded in Ranchi on May 18, May 2023, as the players were trained under the banner of Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS).Priya Mohan was the first to make the cut in the 400-metre event, striking gold with a time of 53.40 seconds. While the 20-year-old couldn’t beat her own timing from the 2021 Senior National Championships, it was enough to ensure that she met the qualification standards.Priya Mohan said:"It is a moment of joy for me, but at the same time, I know I have a lot to improve upon. It will be my first senior Asian Athletics Championship, and I want to ensure that I make the most of the opportunity. My time at IIS has significantly benefited me, and I am still learning the nuances of competing at the senior level. The season has just begun, and I am looking forward to improving my timing further."Alongside Mohan, the IIS jumpers also made a significant mark at the competition. Rubina Yadav passed the qualification mark for the Asian Championships with a 1.80-metre jump, clinching gold in the high jump event, while Abhinaya Shetty claimed bronze with a 1.76-metre jump. In the men’s category, Jesse Sandesh clinched silver with a jump of 2.18 metres.On the other hand, Ancy Sojan had already made a mark at the Indian GP-1 in March, where she jumped 6.49 metres. She surpassed her previous personal best of 6.55 metres by jumping 6.56 metres, setting a new personal best and clinching gold in the women’s long jump event.Finally, amongst the jumpers, it was Commonwealth Games silver medallist Abdulla Aboobacker who clinched gold with a 16.76-metre jump and qualified for the Asian Championships in the triple jump. In the same event, Karthik Unnikrishnan clinched silver with the best jump of 16.44 metres.Abdulla Aboobacker said:"I am still under a heavy training regime, and the objective this year is to clear the 17-metre mark consistently. I was aiming for the national record as well, but it was pretty hot, so I had to change my plan a little. At the same time, I am really happy that the core objective of breaching the qualification barrier for the Asian Championships has been achieved."Finally, it was the javelin throw unit that lit up the stage at the Federation Cup, clinching two spots for the Asian Championships. Rohit Yadav clinched gold with the best throw of 83.40 metres, and Manu DP won silver with a throw of 82.95 metres, both clearing the Asian qualification mark of 78.23 metres set by AFI with ease in their second throw of the series, respectively.Apart from the qualifications, there were a number of good results. Madhvendra Singh and Sachin Binu clinched silver and bronze, respectively, in the men’s 110-metre hurdle with timings of 14.01 seconds and 14.23 seconds. In the throw events, it was Damneet Singh who clinched gold in the hammer throw with a best of 64.91 metres.