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SPORTS NEWS - National 22 Feb, 2023

PMYP-HEC Launch Football and Volleyball Talent Hunt Programme

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) along with Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan officially launched the Football and Volleyball Talent Hunt programme today at the COMSATS University Islamabad in which national soccer and volleyball female players participated with zeal and zest. Federal Minister for Power, Khurram Dastgir was chief guest at the ceremony while Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs, Dr. Shaista Sohail, Executive Director, HEC and Prof. Dr. Tabassum Afzal, Rector COMSATS University Islamabad were guest of honour at this occasion. Also, Javed Ali Memon, Director/ In-charge Sports and Co-curricular Division, HEC, officials of the Pakistan Football Federation, Pakistan Volleyball Federation, women’s national team players of football and volleyball joined the event. According to an official, the football and volleyball trials of male and female players of age 15 to 25 years would be held in five phases in each of the five regions including Federal Capital, Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Punjab, Sindh, Baluchistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). On this occasion, Khurram Dastgir while addressing the youngsters advised them by sharing lessons from the poetry of Allama Mohammad Iqbal, to be their own leaders and take hold of their own lives. He maintained that despite maligning the performance of state institutions, it is our utmost responsibility to do our part wholeheartedly for the development of our country. He gave credit for conducting Football and Volleyball Talent Hunt in a systematic way to Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs. He critically opined that everyone among us particularly youth are glued to their cell phones and social media; involving them in Sports is really an excellent job done. In the end, he encouraged youngsters to actively participate in trials to play their role in reviving Pakistan’s glorious past in sports. Shaza Fatima Khawaja informed the participants that despite curtailed resources and financial constraints Government of Pakistan is committed to continuing investing on youth-centric initiatives. She also announced that throughout the year, PMYP will continue to conduct various events to involve youth in productive activities. Encouraging youth, she said that we understand 68% of our population is of youth, which is why our emphasis is on youth development in every aspect including sports. Today, we all are gathered on this gracious occasion to formally Launch Football and Volleyball Talent Hunt, said Executive Director, HEC. She informed that HEC has been entrusted by the Government of Pakistan to execute Talent Hunt Sports League, which is first of its kind project. She further said that HEC has conducted 100 trials of weightlifting, wrestling and hockey (men & women); conducted 5 provincial leagues of wrestling and weightlifting each and two national leagues as well. Football and Volleyball Talent Hunt activities are part of this project, she added. Prof. Dr. Tabassum Afzal said: “It is indeed honour for COMSATS University to host dignitaries and young students from various universities of twin cities in the ceremony of Football & Volleyball Talent Hunt Launch. He also thanked Government of Pakistan and HEC for engaging universities in the initiative of national interest.

SPORTS NEWS - National 15 Feb, 2023

Army players snatch the National Netball Championship title from WAPDA

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army snatched the men’s title after beating defending champions Pakistan WAPDA 30-27 in the final of 22nd National Netball Championship here at Liaqat Gymnasium Pakistan Sports Complex on Tuesday. WAPDA claimed women’s title. The men’s final was thrilling, as the players of both teams exhibited top-quality games. In the first quarter, the winners were 2 points ahead but the rest of the three quarters 7 minutes each were entertaining. After completing the second quarter the match was leveled at 17-17, as after the penultimate quarter the score was 21-21. However, when the referee rang the final whistle the scoreboard was showing 25-25. To make the decision of champion, the jury gave the extra time of 4 minutes, as the Army athletes were quick and got the vital lead at the start, as the match finished at 30-27. Mohammad Iqbal and Mohammad Wasim scored 17 and 13 points for Pakistan Army respectively while Zain Hussain scored 27 points for Pakistan WAPDA. Earlier, in the women's final, Pakistan WAPDA defeated Sindh by 7-16 points. Nisha Sultan scored 11 points for Pakistan WAPDA and Quratul Ain scored 7 points for Sindh. Before the finals, 3rd position play-off matches were played, Pakistan Air Force defeated Pakistan Navy by 13-23 points in the men's event. Akhtar scored 23 points for Pakistan Air Force while Babar Manan scored 13 points for Pakistan Navy. In the women's third position match, Pakistan Army defeated Higher Education Commission by 18-30 points. Ayesha got 24 points for Pakistan Army while Khadija got 12 points for Higher Education Commission. Twelve teams from across the country participated in the championship. Chairman, Pakistan Netball Federation (PNF) and former IG Police (R), Zafar Iqbal Awan was the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the championship who distributed trophies, medals and certificates to the winning players. President PNF Mudassar Arain, Senior Vice President Sameen Malik, Secretary General, Syed Gohar Raza, Directors, PSB Saeed Akhtar and Mohammad Waheed Khan were also present.

SPORTS NEWS - National 13 Feb, 2023

WAPDA and Army set to meet National Netball Championship final

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan WAPDA and Army set to meet in the men’s final of the National Netball Championship on Tuesday after beating their rivals in the semifinals at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex here on Monday. WAPDA and Sindh reached in the women’s final. Mohammad Ibrar, Director General Pakistan Sports Board was the chief guest on semifinals. Deputy DG, PSB, Shahid Islam, President, Pakistan Netball Federation (PNF), Mudassar Arian, Vice President Sameen Malik and Secretary General, Syed Gohar Raza were also present on the occasion. Results (Women’s Event): In the first semifinal: Pakistan Wapda beat Pakistan Army by 18-15 In second semifinal: Sindh beat HEC by 16-20 Semifinals (Men's Event): Pakistan Wapda beat Navy by 22-16 Pakistan Army beat Pakistan Air Force by 33-25 Results (Women’s Quarterfinals): Pakistan Wapda beat Galgit by 41-0 HEC beat Punjab by 25-10. Army beat KPK by 31-02 Sindh beat PNF Elite by 30-14 Results (Men’s Quarterfinals): Pakistan Wapda beat Punjab by 29-21 Pakistan Army beat Pakistan Police by 40-20 Pakistan Navy beat Gilgat by 30-10 Pakistan Air Force beat Sindh by 29-17

SPORTS NEWS - National 12 Feb, 2023

National Netball Championships: Quarterfinals line-up complete

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: The quarterfinals line-up has been completed the National Men's and Women's Netball Championships, which is going on here at Liaqat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex. Chairman, Pakistan Netball Federation (PNF), Inspector General Police (R), Zafar Iqbal Awan inaugurated the championship. President, Pakistan Netball Federation, Mudassar Arain, Vice President, Sameen Malik, Secretary General, Syed Gohar Raza and a large number of peoples were also present on the occasion. Results (Men's Event): HEC beat KP by 21-5 Police beat Baluchistan by 24-18 PAF beat Punjab by 33-23 WAPDA beat Sindh by 27-12 Army beat AJK by 44-3 PAF beat HEC by 26-13 Results (Women’s Event): Pakistan WAPDA beat PNF Elites by 34-2 Pakistan Army defeated Baluchistan by 46-0

SPORTS NEWS - National 11 Feb, 2023

Tamasha brings Free Live Streaming of PSL 2023

ISLAMABAD (Press Release): Tamasha, Pakistan’s largest homegrown OTT video streaming and entertainment platform, has become the licensed digital broadcaster for the eighth edition of Pakistan Super League (HBL PSL-2023) to live stream all matches of the tournament for free for cricket fans in Pakistan. Customers of all telcos and smartphone users will be able to watch HD live streaming of PSL-8 matches completely free by downloading the Tamasha app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store as well as on Tamasha’s website. Not only can the cricket buffs catch live PSL matches action on Tamasha, but they also will have the opportunity to partake in Jazz Fan Pulse quiz and answer questions during the live stream to win exciting prizes. Jazz's Chief Digital Officer Aamer Ejaz said: “Tamasha has brought conventionally consumed TV content to the mobile handset and made it accessible to everyone. With this engagement, Tamasha brings cricket fans digitally closer to the game by embedding PSL-8 in their lifestyle through online streaming.” Recently, millions enjoyed the T20 Cricket World Cup completely ad-free on Tamasha as well as FIFA World Cup Qatar 22. In addition to the PSL-8, Tamasha will also be streaming the complete home season of the Pakistan cricket team till May’ 23. In addition to live sports streaming, Tamasha offers a variety of entertainment options including 70+ live TV channels, blockbuster Pakistani movies like London Nahi Jaunga and Jawani Phir Nahi Ani; a wide selection of Hollywood classics like The Dark Knight and Harry Potter, and Web TV shows like FRIENDS, Arrow, and The Vampire Diaries.

SPORTS NEWS - National 01 Feb, 2023

Karachi Powerlifting Championship: Wolf Pack Club clinch title with 4 golds

Sports Bulletin Report KARACHI: The Wolf Pack Club grabbed 4 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals to lift the title of the COMBAXX Karachi Powerlifting Championship organized by the Pakistan Powerlifting Federation (PPF) and Karachi Division Powerlifting Association (KDPA) with the support of Combaxx Sports at Beach View Club here. Energetics Club emerged as the ultimate runners-up by winning 3 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze medals while Karachi Gymkhana won 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medal to secure third place in the championship. The winners' Wolf Pack Club got a total of 92 points while the runners-up Energetics Club got 87 points and Karachi Gymkhana secured 31 points. Shehroze won in the 59kg category while Sarmad won in the 66kg category, Mohammad Taha in 74kg, Ahmad Irfan in 83 kg, Mohammad Jahangir in 93 kg, Nasruminullah in 105 kg, Nadir Khan in 120 kg, and Murad Ikram in plus 120 kg wins the gold medal. On the occasion of prize distribution, chief guest CEO Combaxx Sports Omar Saeed, Rashid Malik of Pakistan Powerlifting Federation, Advisor Powerlifting Athar Kamran Butt, Director Combaxx Sports Taimur Saeed and General Manager Zubair Macha were also present on the occasion. Chief Guest Omar Saeed said: “Karachi Powerlifting Association has taken an important step by successfully organizing the championship, which will prove to be a milestone for the promotion of powerlifting in the coming times, he said, adding, Our organization is providing international standard products for international events and inter-provincial and inter-divisional tournaments, training courses and coaching clinics, including national and inter-provincial championships held in Pakistan, for sports federations and associations, quality and international standard kits and sports equipment are supplied and provided at discounted prices for the sake of promotion of sports.”

SPORTS NEWS - National 13 Jan, 2023

Saad Asif completes World Academy of Sports course for athletes

Sports Bulletin Report KARACHI: Pakistan Olympic Association's nominee, Saad Asif has completed the World Academy of Sports online course for athletes. This was an online course developed for student athletes aged between 15 and 18 years. It was targeted at those athletes who want to gain a broader understanding of the tools needed to become successful and knowledgeable athletes. It may be mentioned here that the Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) of every 72 countries had nominated two athletes each to participate in this course. The course was consisted of 5 key areas that were designed by experts and officials that had been working with athletes for a long time. At the end of every module, there was a test which included MCQs regarding the information on that particular topic. Every participant needed to secure above 75 percent to claim the certificate. Meanwhile Squash legend & former World Champion Jahangir Khan, Former Hockey Captain Olympian Islahuddin, President Pakistan Olympic Association Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hassan, Secretary General Mohammad Khalid Mehmood, Vice President Fatima Lakhani, President Pakistan Taekwondo Federation Col ® Waseem Janjua, CEO Omer Saeed & others congratulated to young Saad on his achievement.

SPORTS NEWS - National 11 Jan, 2023

Balochistan 32-member delegation to visit Nishtar Park Sports Complex

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE (January 11, 2023): A 32-member delegation including 10 females from Balochistan arrived in Nishtar Park Sports Complex under Youth Exchange Programme under the leadership of Director Youth Affairs Balochistan Ejaz Ali on Wednesday. Seven male and female national level karate, cricket and wushu players and 21 students from different colleges and universities were also part of Balochistan delegation which is on a 4-day visit of provincial metropolis on the invitation of Youth Affairs and Sports Department Punjab. The Balochistan delegation also called on Secretary Youth Affairs and Sports Punjab Musarrat Jabeen at Punjab Stadium. Talking to delegation Secretary Youth Affairs and Sports Punjab Musarrat Jabeen said that the visit of Balochistan delegation under Youth Exchange Programme is definitely a useful activity. “This kind of trips played a key role in giving valuable exposure to young boys and girls of the country and this practice should continue in future”. The members of Balochistan delegation visited different departments and sports facilities in Nishtar Park Sports Complex such as Punjab Stadium, Tennis Stadium, State-of-the-Art Tennis Courts, Punjab International Swimming Complex, NPSC Gymnasium Hall and National Hockey Stadium, E-Library, Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and Punjab Safe City Authority (PSCA). During their E-Library visit, the members of guest delegation were given briefing about multiple facilities, functions and features such as Youth Helpline and Co-Working Space etc. Director Youth Affairs Syed Umair Hassan on this occasion warmly welcomed the Balochistan delegation. “Youth Exchange Programme will promote national unity and brotherhood among youth. Through this programme, the youth of Punjab and Balochistan will get an opportunity to learn from each other,” he added. The members of Balochistan delegation highly appreciated the performance, projects and achievements of Youth Affairs and Sports Department. They expressed their pleasure to witness modern sports facilities in Nishtar Park Sports Complex. “E-library is the best project where students are quenching their thirst for knowledge,” the students said. Names of delegation members: Director Youth Affairs Balochistan Ejaz Ali, Assistant Director Youth Affairs Mohammad Mustafa, Zeeshan Ali, Mohammad Raza (Officials), Shahzaib Khan, Waheedullah, Mah Gul, Fakhrun Nisa (karate players), Basit Ali, Mirwais Khan (cricketers), Nargis Batool (wushu), Saima Tareen, Nissa Tabasum, Nayab Batool, Aqsa, Shukria, Zahra, Saman Mushtaq (female students), Fawad Ahmed, Asmat Durrani, Faiz Mohammad, Syed Bilal Ahmed, Abdul Qadir, Mohammad Ramzan, Sameer Ahmed, Yaseen Jaffar, Fida Hussain, Zeeshan Ali, Ammar Ayoub, Iltaf Hussain, Yasir Nawaz and Mohammad Shoaib (students).

SPORTS NEWS - National 04 Jan, 2023

Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Para Sports Festival from January 11

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: The 1st Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Para Sports Festival will be held from January 11 to 16, 2023 at National Coaching Center Karachi. According to the president Pakistan Blind Sports Federation (PBSF) Mohammad Waqas Warraich, PBSF will oragnise the event in with the collaboration Chief Minister Sindh, Minister Sports & Youth Affairs, Sindh, Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs, Sindh and Pakistan Sports Board (PSB). As many as 160 male and female players from all over the country will participate 6-day fixture. Five sports disciplines including Archery, Baseball, Goalball, Chess, and Athletics will be held during the special sports festival.

SPORTS NEWS - National 30 Dec, 2022

Shiraz Asif wins Olympic Council Asia Seminar, Quiz Competition

Sports Bulletin Report KARACHI: Young talented Shiraz Asif of the Softball Federation of Pakistan has won the first position in the quiz competition of the seminar on the importance of mental health in sports competitions organized under the auspices of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Pakistan Olympic Association Athletes Commission. In the quiz competition on the first day of the seminar, Shiraz Asif won the first position by getting 66.67 points in one minute and 34 seconds. Haroon Sarwar Butt of the Pakistan Karate Federation secured second place by scoring 50 points in two minutes and 17 seconds while Badminton Federation's Ali Nawab secured the third position with a time of 2 minutes and 25 seconds scoring 50.00 points. More than 60 players and officials from more than 30 federations participated. It should be noted that the athletes of the Softball Federation of Pakistan have won the top position for the third year in a row. At the end of the seminar, the President of the Pakistan Olympic Association Lt. General (retd) Syed Arif Hassan, International Hockey Federation President Tayyab Ikram, Vice Chancellor of Lahore College for Women University Dr. Bushra Mirza and Secretary General POA Mohammad Khalid Mehmood gave shields and other prizes to the players, who won positions and put up a remarkable performance. Speaking on the occasion, Gen Arif Hassan said: “The quiz competitions are aimed to make the players mentally stronger. It was a pleasure to see that the players know their game along with their skills in the field of sports. Meanwhile, Softball Federation Haider Lehri, Secretary General Asif Azeem and Chairman POA Athlete Commission Muhammad Inam Butt have congratulated all the position holders and hoped that they will continue with remarkable performance in future competitions as well.