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Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD (November 17, 2021):-Pakistan WAPDA claimed the title of Pakistan Diamond Jubilee Chief Minister Balochistan Judo Cup 2021 after collecting 10 gold medals during the 5-day event that concluded yesterday at Ayub Stadium Quetta. According to an official of Pakistan Judo Federation (PJF), this mega judo event was organized by PJF in collaboration with the Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Government of Balochistan, and Balochistan Judo Association (BJA). Pakistan Wapda team clinched 3 golds, 1 silver, and 1 bronze medal in men’s category along with 7 gold medals in women’s contests. Higher Education Commission (HEC) finished in second position after winning 1 gold, 3 Silver, and 3 bronze medals in the men’s section with three golds, 1 silver, and one bronze medal in the women’s category. This championship featured a total of about 14 teams belonging to several different provinces, departments, and cities of the country which included: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK), WAPDA, Railways, Police, Navy and Higher Education Commission (HEC). The competitions of men were held in ten different weight categories of -50 KG, -55 KG, -60 KG, -66 KG, -73 KG, -81 KG, -90 KG, -100 KG, +100 KG and Open weight, while for the women category, the competitions were contested in 8 different weight categories which includes: -40 KG, -44 KG, -48 KG, -52 KG, -57 KG, -63 KG, -70 KG and Open weight. For the First time in the history of Pakistan, Mix Team competitions were included. In the Mix team, -66 KG,-90 KG, +90 KG for men, while -52 KG,-70 KG, and +70 KG in the Women's Team Event. In the Mix Team Competition Pak-Wapda team got 1st position, Navy got 2nd while KP and HEC obtained 3rd position in this first time Mix team event. Director-General Balochistan Sports Board, Durro Baloch was chief guest at the closing ceremony of this mega event. The Director PSB Centre, Quetta, along with the Executive Members of Pakistan Judo Federation was also present at the occasion. Durro Baloch said on this occasion: we appreciate the struggles of the Balochistan Judo Association, Specially Dr. Bashir Ahmed President and Noor Ahmed Secretary General of Balochistan Judo Association for the promotion of Judo in Pakistan. The event, organized at Quetta by Pakistan Judo Federation was not an easy task as they have done all the necessities of the Championship in a very short span of time since, as affected all over the world by Covid-19 and pandemic situation. Before the Competition, Pakistan Judo Federation conducted the 3 days National Referee Seminar and Examination from 9-11 Nov 2021. It was a good opportunity to learn and exchange and clarify all aspects related to Judo competition and refereeing, in order to continue our activity in harmony, showing a positive image of Judo in our country.

Abdullah Asjad ISLAMABAD (November 8, 2021):-Kazakhstani girls clinched the title of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Pakistan Open International Taekwondo (G-1) Championship 2021 with six gold medals at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad on Monday. Kazakhstan won all gold medals in women's categories. Hosts Pakistan got second position with 2 golds, 9 silvers and 24 bronzes during the three-day international fixture of 15 nations. Haroon Khan and Hamza Omer Saeed grabbed gold in their respective categories. Results Male Events: Under-68 Kg (Feather Weight) Gold: Glasnovic (Croatia) Silver: Zain Hikmatullah (Afghanistan) Bronze: Mohammad Othman (Jordon) Bronze: Eyad Barakat (Egypt) Under-54 Kg (Fin Weight) Gold: Omer Sharaky (Egypt) Silver: Tenzeel Hasanat (Pakistan) Bronze: Ahmed Jawad Zazai (Afghanistan) Bronze: Mohammad Atif Yaqoob (Afghanistan) Under-87 (Middle Weight) Gold: Ali Al Hashmi (Oman) Silver: Mohammad Ashraf  (Afghanistan) Bronze: Rahat Ullah (Pakistan) Bronze: Mohammad Iqbal (Pakistan) Under-58 (Fly Weight) Gold: Haroon Khan (Pakistan) Silver: Mahdi Eshanghi (Iran)  Bronze: Shabib Salim Suwaid Al Wahaibi (Oman) Bronze: Omer Ghonim (Egypt) Under-74 (Light Weight) Gold: Mohammad Emin (Turkey) Silver: Jabran Asad Khan (Pakistan) Bronze: Zubair Ahmed (Pakistan) Bronze: Mohammad Abdullah (Pakistan) Under-80 (Welter Weight) Gold: Seif Eissa (Egypt) Silver: Ramesh Hussaini (Afghanistan) Bronze: Qaisar Naveed Khan (Pakistan) Bronze: Rab Nawaz (Pakistan) +87 (Heavy Weight)  Gold: Hamza Omer Saeed (Pakistan) Silver: Waqar Ali Shah (Pakistan) Bronze: Tariq Khan (Pakistan) Bronze: Faizan junaid (Pakistan) Under-63 (Bantam Weight) Gold: Ghulam Mortaza Saleh (Afghanistan) Silver Juirdo Cani (Albania) Bronze: Ibrahim Zaki (Egypt) Bronze: Shahrain Khakhser (Afghanistan)  Female Events: Under-57 Kg (Feather Weight) Gold: Glasnovic Nikita (Croatia) Silver: Noor Rehman (Pakistan Green) Bronze: Aleem Anusha (Pakistan Air Force) Bronze: Aqsa Shafqat (Pakistan WAPDA) Under-46 Kg (Fin Weight) Gold: Aidana Yedibayeva (Kazakhstan) Silver: Asifa Ali (Pakistan) Bronze: Esha Safdar (Pakistan) Bronze: Samrah Bibi (Pakistan)  Under-62 (Light Weight) Gold: Zahadyra Khairullina (Kazakhstan) Silver: Diana Absenove (Kazakhstan) Bronze:  Iqra Javed (Pakistan) Bronze:  Zoya Sabir (Pakistan) Under-49 (Fly Weight) Gold: Nuray Bauyrzhanova (Kazakhstan) Silver: Iram Ali (Pakistan) Bronze: Kainat Kainat (Pakistan) Bronze: Ravina Rasheed (Pakistan) Under-73 (Middle Weight) Gold: Cansel Deniz (Kazakhstan) Silver: Ghulam Fatima (Pakistan) Bronze: Asia Iqbal (Pakistan) Bronze: Ayesha Sajid (Pakistan) 73+ (Heavy Weight) Gold: Aigul Yelubay (Kazakhstan) Silver: Romana Majeed (Pakistan) Bronze: Tayyaba Khurram (Pakistan) Bronze: Amina Shahbaz (Pakistan)  Under-53 (Bantam Weight) Gold: Zahora Mirzaee (World Team Refugee) Silver: Naqasha Hamdani (Pakistan) Bronze: Sophia Nayyab Baig (Pakistan) Bronze: Sarah Rehman (Pakistan) Under-67 (Welter Weight) Gold: Nuray Khussainova (Kazakhstan) Silver: Emily Ibermann (Germany) Bronze: Farheem Naz (Pakistan) Bronze: Areeba Javed (Pakistan)

Abdullah Asjad ISLAMABAD (November 7, 2021):-Kazakhstan reached to top with four gold medals in the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Pakistan Open International Taekwondo (G-1) Championship 2021 at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad. Croatia remained second with two golds while Oman and Egypt claimed each one gold medal in the international fixture. Pakistan lifted five silvers and a dozen bronze medals in the G-1 International Taekwondo Championship 2021. Results Male Events: Under-68 Kg (Feather Weight) Gold: Glasnovic (Croatia) Silver: Zain Hikmatullah (Afghanistan) Bronze: Mohammad Othman (Jordon) Bronze: Eyad Barakat (Egypt) Under-54 Kg (Fin Weight) Gold: Omer Sharaky (Egypt) Silver: Tenzeel Hasanat (Pakistan) Bronze: Ahmed Jawad Zazai (Afghanistan) Bronze: Mohammad Atif Yaqoob (Afghanistan) Under-87 (Middle Weight) Gold: Ali Al Hashmi (Oman) Silver: Mohammad Ashraf  (Afghanistan) Bronze: Rahat Ullah (Pakistan) Bronze: Mohammad Iqbal (Pakistan)  Female Events: Under-57 Kg (Feather Weight) Gold: Glasnovic Nikita (Croatia) Silver: Noor Rehman (Pakistan Green) Bronze: Aleem Anusha (Pakistan Air Force) Bronze: Aqsa Shafqat (Pakistan WAPDA) Under-46 Kg (Fin Weight) Gold: Aidana Yedibayeva (Kazakhstan) Silver: Asifa Ali (Pakistan) Bronze: Esha Safdar (Pakistan) Bronze: Samrah Bibi (Pakistan)  Under-62 (Light Weight) Gold: Zahadyra Khairullina (Kazakhstan) Silver: Diana Absenove (Kazakhstan) Bronze:  Iqra Javed (Pakistan) Bronze:  Zoya Sabir (Pakistan) Under-49 (Fly Weight) Gold: Nuray Bauyrzhanova (Kazakhstan) Silver: Iram Ali (Pakistan) Bronze: Kainat Kainat (Pakistan) Bronze: Ravina Rasheed (Pakistan) Under-73 (Middle Weight) Gold: Cansel Deniz (Kazakhstan) Silver: Ghulam Fatima (Pakistan) Bronze: Asia Iqbal (Pakistan) Bronze: Ayesha Sajid (Pakistan)

Abdullah Asjad ISLAMABAD (November 7, 2021):-Croatia have won two gold medals while Pakistan earned a single silver medal in the ongoing Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Pakistan Open International Taekwondo (G-1) Championship 2021 at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad on Sunday. Results Male Events: Under-68 Kg (Feather Weight) Gold: Glasnovic (Croatia) Silver: Zain Hikmatullah (Afghanistan) Bronze: Mohammad Othman (Jordon) Bronze: Eyad Barakat (Egypt) Under-54 Kg (Fin Weight) Gold: Omer Sharaky (Egypt) Silver: Tenzeel Hasanat (Pakistan) Bronze: Ahmed Jawad Zazai (Afghanistan) Bronze: Mohammad Atif Yaqoob (Afghanistan)  Female Events: Under-57 Kg (Feather Weight) Gold: Glasnovic Nikita (Croatia) Silver: Noor Rehman (Pakistan Green) Bronze: Aleem Anusha (Pakistan Air Force) Bronze: Aqsa Shafqat (Pakistan WAPDA) Under-46 Kg (Fin Weight) Gold: Aidana Yedibayeva (Kazakhstan) Silver: Asifa Ali (Pakistan) Bronze: Esha Safdar (Pakistan) Bronze: Samrah Bibi (Pakistan)  

Abdullah Asjad ISLAMABAD (November 5, 2021):-The 3-day Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Pakistan Open International Taekwondo Championship (G-1) will start from Saturday (November 6, 2021) at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad, as the players from all participating countries have arrived in the capital city of Pakistan. According to an official of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF), the competitions will start in the morning while the opening ceremony will take place at 5:30 pm. Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Dr Fhemida Mirza will grace the opening ceremony as chief guests. Also, high dignitaries of sponsors, top officials of Pakistan Taekwondo and IPC ministry will be in the grand opening ceremony. The diverse culture of the different areas of the country will be presented during the wonderful and colourful evening of taekwondo lovers. All the arrangements have been given final touches and the stage is ready for the prestigious taekwondo fixture of the world. On Friday, the athletes of various countries held their training sessions in the morning and evening at the joint hall of championship showgrounds under the control of their respective coaches and officials. Over 550 players, officials, technical referees and judges from different countries will be the part of COAS Pakistan Open Taekwondo International Championship 2021. Besides hosts Pakistan, Afghanistan, Albania, Nepal, Jordon, Kazakhstan, Oman, Egypt, Iran, Turkey, Morocco, United Arab Emirates (UAE), El-Salvador, Croatia, and WT Refuge Team will fight for 16 gold medals. PTF official said: We have international standard equipment to meet the international challenges and PTF is capable of staging such a great event in future too. Our aim is to promote the game and highlight the positive image of Pakistan across the world through sports. We have a lot of support from the ministry IPC and the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) to organize this event. Responding to a question he divulged that PTF had also invited India for this event but they did not respond. “India has good taekwondo players, especially girls. Anyhow, we sent invitations to all countries. Many countries are not coming for this event owing to the airfares that have gone high due to covid-19. We have enough entries and a large number of players and officials will be in Islamabad for the mega taekwondo showpiece, “he said.  Sponsors played a vital role in organizing the mega event including Combaxx Sports, Fruit Nation, Go Petroleum, Bank Islami, The Bank of Punjab, Nayyab Labs, Korean Embassy, Islamabad Serena Hotel and Shangrilla Resorts.

Abdullah Asjad ISLAMABAD (November 3, 2021):-The players and officials of 7 countries have arrived in the capital city Islamabad to take part in the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Pakistan Open International Taekwondo Championship that will commence from November 6, 2021 at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad under the banner of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation. According to an official of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF), the players from Oman, Jordon, Kazakhstan, Egypt and El-Salvador landed at Islamabad International Airport where the top officials of the federation welcomed the guests and guided them to their hotels. Also, the officials of Iraq and Nepal including match referees have also arrived in Islamabad. Oman's squad consisted of four players and an official. Besides hosts Pakistan 15 countries will participate in the international taekwondo fixture and will fight for the top honour. Sixteen gold medals will be decided in male and female competition during the three-day prestigious Marshall Art event. Besides hosts Pakistan, Afghanistan, Albania, Nepal, Jordon, Kazakhstan, Oman, Egypt, Iran, Turkey, Morocco, United Arab Emirates (UAE), El-Salvador, Croatia, and WT Refuge Team will take part in the championship 2021. Over 550 including players and officials will be the part of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Pakistan Open International Taekwondo Championship (G-1).  

Sports Reporter ISLAMABAD (November 2, 2021):-Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF) decorated the venue of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Pakistan Open International (G1) Taekwondo Championship, which will be started from November 6, 2021 at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad. There are beautiful banners all around the international standard hall that has the capacity of ten thousands spectators. “The flags of all participating countries will be waved along with other colourful banners of sponsors. Almost all arrangements have been given final touches, “said an official of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF). “We have established an international standard media center aiming to provide all facilities to the local and international journalists including internet, computer, printer and fax. A separate IT room will be at the venue for players and officials. Foreign journalists will visit Islamabad to cover this mega event, “official further said.  

ABDUL JABBAR FAISAL Islamabad (November 1, 2021):-As many as 419 international and national athletes will take part in the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Pakistan Open International Taekwondo Championship (G-1), which will be kicked off from November 6, 2021 at Liaquat Gymnasium Islamabad, this was revealed by president, Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF) Col (Retd) Wasim Ahmed in a press conference at a local hotel on Monday. While unfolding the details of the international event, he further told journalists that 375 national male and female local players would be competing in the different disciplines. “Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Dr Fhemida Mirza will be chief guest on the opening ceremony on November 6, as all the arrangements have been given final touches and me and my team will make the event historical. Around 125 international players and technical officials will be in Islamabad for this mega event. Besides hosts Pakistan, Afghanistan, Albania, Nepal, Jordon, Kazakhstan, Oman, Egypt, Iran, Turkey, Morocco, United Arab Emirates (UAE), El-Salvador, Croatia, and WT Refuge Team will fight for 16 gold medals, “he added. “We have international standard equipment to meet the international challenges and PTF is capable of staging such a great event. Our aim is to promote the game and highlight the positive image of Pakistan across the world through sports. We have a lot of support from the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) and Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) to organize this event. I thanked all the people , especially our sponsors, “head of the federation further added. Responding to a question he divulged that PTF had also invited India for this event but they did not respond. “India has good taekwondo players, especially girls. Anyhow, we sent invitations to all countries. Many countries are not coming for this event owing to the airfares that have gone high due to covid-19. We have enough entries and a large number of players and officials will be in Islamabad for the mega taekwondo showpiece, “he said.    He said that the young boys and girls mostly aged 18 and above would be going to participate in seniors’ fixtures. “International referees from Pakistan and abroad will be joined by various other International referees for the smooth conduct of this prestigious championship. PTF will deliver, in every sense, the warmest and friendliest COAS Pakistan Open International (G1) Taekwondo Championship in sincere spirit and genuine warmth in our beautiful capital Islamabad, “he viewed. He also acknowledged and appreciated the whole hearted support provided by the South Asian President Omar Saeed. Sponsor’s played a vital role in facilitating the event. I would like to thank all my sponsors’ Combaxx Sports, Fruit Nation, Go Petroleum, Bank Islami, The Bank of Punjab, Nayyab Labs, Korean Embassy, Islamabad Serena Hotel and Shangrilla Resorts. “The athletes will compete for gold and glory across 16 male and female different medal categories, “he concluded.

Sports Reporter ISLAMABAD (October 30, 2021):-Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Pakistan Open International (G1) Taekwondo Championship will be held in the first week of November 4 to 8, 2021 at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad under the banner of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF). Young people mostly aged 18 and above are going to participate in Senior Male and Female Khyrougi Event. Pakistani National and International Referees will be joined by a various other International Referees for the smooth conduct of this prestigious championship. Commenting on the preparations of the event, President Pakistan Taekwondo Federation Lt Col (Retd) Waseem Ahmed, said that PTF would deliver, in every sense, the warmest and friendliest COAS Pakistan Open International (G1) Taekwondo Championship in sincere spirit and genuine warmth in our Beautiful Capital Islamabad. He emphasized that such events are beneficial for the professional development of our officials/ athletes. These events improve the organizational skills of National Sports Federations, ultimately creating a better image of the beloved country. He added that I would also like to mention here the support given by the Chief of Army Staff and his office, not only in encouraging the proposal in initial stage but also by providing assistance so that better ties can be developed with other countries through the sports diplomacy. In line with the vision of Prime Minister of Pakistan, through sports positive image of the country can be enhanced. Likewise, such events also endorse the continuous efforts of Minister IPC Dr Fahmeeda Mirza and Pakistan Sports Board to bolster sports tourism in the country. Chief, Pakistan Olympic Association has expressed delight about the event, hoping it will be a good precedent for the other federations/associations and hopefully Pakistan will get to host more such international sporting events. Last but not the least, I must acknowledge and appreciate the whole hearted support provided by the South Asian President Omar Saeed. Sponsor’s played a vital role in facilitating the event. I would like to thank all my sponsors’ Combaxx Sports, Fruit Nation, Go Petroleum, Bank Islami, The Bank of Punjab, Nayyab Labs, Korean Embassy, Islamabad Serena Hotel and Shangrilla Resorts. As many as 550 athletes will compete for gold and glory across 16 (Male/Female) different medal categories. In this regard Secretariat Office will also organize the Media Briefing on 1st Nov 2021 Monday at 2:30 PM at Kehkashan -2, Serena Hotel Islamabad. All the journalists are cordially invited to attend this briefing.

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD (October 29, 2021):-Pakistan Judo Federation (PJF) celebrated the World Judo Day on October 28, along with holding the 9th Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inter-District Judo Championship that held Lala Rafique Sports Arena on Thursday under the aegis of District Government and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Judo Association. Former Sports Minister and Senior Vice President Pakistan Olympic Association Syed Aqil Shah was the chief guest on this occasion. President Sports Writers Association KP Ijaz Ahmad Khan, District Sports Officer Tehseen Ullah Khan, Administrator Peshawar Sports Complex Syed Jaffar Shah, Vice President Pakistan Judo Federation (PJF) Masood Ahmad, officials, players were also present during the World Judo Day celebration falling on October 28 with a theme “Solidarity”. “We have proven that with unity and solidarity, we can overcome any obstacles, '' Syed Aqil Shah in his address to the ceremony said. Whether individually or as a team, judokas worldwide proved that solidarity is not just a notion, Aqil Shah added. Earlier, in connection with World Judo Day, the KP Inter-District Women and Men Judo Championship was organized jointly by District Sports Officer Peshawar, PJF wherein Lakki Marwat won Women title by winning three gold medals and three silver medal, Peshawar took second with one gold, three silver medal and Abbottabad got one gold, one silver and two bronze medals. In the Men's, Peshawar won the title with three gold medals, one silver and two bronze medals, followed by Charsadda with two gold and two silver medals and Khyber took three silver and one bronze medal. In the Peshawar took first position, followed by Charsadda with two gold medal and as many silver medals, Malakand took third position with two gold medal and one bronze medal. Nowshera and Mardan took one silver medal each while Khyber took three silver medals and one bronze medal, Bajaur took two bronze medals. In the Women Lakki took, Peshawar and Abbottabad took first, second and third position respectively while Kohat with one gold and one silver took fourth position and Mansehra took fifth position by winning two bronze medals. In the -40kg weight of the Women Category, Haseen of Kohat won gold medal, followed by Urooj of Abbottabad and Nosheen of Mansehra, in the -44kg Umaria of Peshawar won gold medal, followed by Asfa of Lakki and Sana of Abbottabad, in the -48kg Nusrat of Lakki won gold medal, followed by Sadaf Riaz of Peshawar and Fiza of Kohat, in the -52kg Malika of Lakki Marwat won gold medal, followed by Adiha of Peshawar, in the -57kg Komal of Lakki Marwat won gold medal, Fatima of Mansehra and Ambar of  Abbottabad, in -63kg Asmat of Abbottabad won gold medal, followed by Guldasta of Lakki Marwat and Aysia of Mansehra. Results Men: -50kg Usman Charsadda, Jadran of Khyber, Umer Khan Peshawar -55kg Adil Malakand, Ahmad Shah Peshawar, Shakir Khyber -60kg Waheed Peshawar, Salman Charsadda, Tariq of Malakand -66kg Mohsin Malakand, Adnan Nowshera, Amir Hanif Peshawar -73kg Imran Peshawar, Abdul Rauf Mardan, Fahad Khyber -81kg Aziz Charsadda, Umar Khyber, Awais Bajaur -90kg Jawad Peshawar, Nadeem Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Hamza Khyber As per the directions of Pakistan Judo Federation, all its units celebrated the day and cutting cakes. 1)   Islamabad Judo Association was very much excited to celebrate that moment. IJA, along with its senior coach Imran Durrani, organized the event in which the school students participated too and cut the cake. They Celebrate World Judo Day 2021 in Different Areas in Islamabad. He said that as a family we will celebrate all events with IJF. At the last, they distribute the certificate among the participants. At this moment South Asian Gold Medalist Hamid Ali also was there. 2)   On the instructions of PJF, Sindh Judo Association organized an event at World Judo Day at Gymnasium Sir Syed University Karachi. The Registrar of the University Commodore (Retd) Syed Sarfarz Ali and Secretary of Sindh Judo Association Mohammad Rafique and all their Judokas participated in the event. A lot of male and female Judokas took part enthusiastically in the celebration of Judo World day. 3) Punjab Judo Association Organized 32th Punjab Inter District Judo Championship on the day of World Judo Day Asif Iqbal President and Qamer Shakeel of Punjab Judo Association was present at the occasion and cut the cake. 4) In Faisalabad, the day was celebrated by Faisalabad Judo Association by organizing Judo Championship and cut the cake. A lot of male and female Judokas took part enthusiastically in the celebration of Judo World day. The players were informed about Judo's history on this occasion.