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Fighters Eleven beat Shmsi Eleven 3-2 in a five-match Series
Karachi (PR): The Eid Cricket Festival, organized by Oasis Automobiles, featured an exciting series consisting of five matches. The event witnessed intense competition between Fighters Eleven and Shamsi Eleven, with players from both teams showcasing their best skills. Fighters Eleven emerged victorious, winning the series 3-2 and defeating Shamsi Eleven. Several players' outstanding performances played a key role in this win. During the tournament, Ibrahim Waqas Butt demonstrated an exceptional all-round performance, scoring 52 runs in five matches. Additionally, he took 2 wickets for 28 runs. His remarkable performance earned him the title of Man of the TournamentFighters Eleven's Chief Executive Officer, Talha Ahmed Butt, also impressed everyone with his outstanding performance. He scored over 150 runs and took 5 wickets for just 43 runs, playing a decisive role in his team's victory.In addition, Shiz Butt, Asif, Shoaib, Shakeel, and Mudassar Iqbal also made significant contributions. These players excelled not only in batting and bowling but also in fielding, which helped the team secure victory. Particularly, Mudassar Iqbal, in his debut match, scored 26 runs and took one wicket, earning praise from cricket fans.In the closing ceremony, Fighters Eleven was crowned the winner and awarded the trophy. Furthermore, players who showed outstanding performances were recognized with rewards and certificates. The event organizers expressed their commitment to hosting an even bigger edition in the future.
PSL-10: Lahore Qalandars Welcome Daily Deli Co. as Official Sponsor
Lahore (PR): Lahore Qalandars are thrilled to announce Daily Deli Co., one of Pakistan’s leading fast-food chains, as an official sponsor for HBL Pakistan Super League 10. As part of this exciting partnership, the Daily Deli Co. logo will be prominently displayed on both sides of the Qalandars' helmets throughout the tournament, symbolizing a shared passion for cricket and excellence. This collaboration goes beyond branding—it’s about creating unforgettable experiences for supporters and strengthening the bond between sports and local businesses. Atif Rana, CEO of Lahore Qalandars, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, “We are proud to welcome Daily Deli Co. to the Qalandars family for HBL PSL 10. Their support highlights the growing appeal of Lahore Qalandars and the HBL PSL, and we look forward to working together to make this season even more special for our fans.” A representative of Daily Deli Co echoed Atif Rana’s sentiments, saying, “Daily Deli Co. is absolutely thrilled to partner with the Lahore Qalandars for PSL'25! It was only a matter of time before Daily Deli Co. took the big stage, and we couldn't think of a better partner than Lahore Qalandars! As a brand, we're passionate about serving up more than just great food - we're committed to delivering unforgettable experiences for our fans in Lahore. We believe this collaboration will be a winning combination, and we look forward to a fantastic PSL season together. Dama Dam Mast Qalandar!” As Lahore Qalandars gear up for another thrilling PSL campaign, this partnership with Daily Deli Co. promises to enhance the fan experience and bring cricket lovers closer to the action. With the Qalandars’ spirit and Daily Deli Co.’s energy, the stage is set for an unforgettable season of cricket, passion, and celebration.
VOLLEYBALL - National 04 Apr, 2025
Sports Bulletin ReportPOF WAH: The Golootlo 54th National Senior Men's Volleyball Championship 2025 started at POF Wah on Friday, as the top teams from across the country showcased their talent on the opening day.The championship opened with Punjab facing Balochistan, where Punjab dominated the match with a straight 3-0 victory, securing set points of 25-13, 25-16, 25-17. In the second match, WAPDA demonstrated its superior gameplay against AJK, claiming another 3-0 win with set scores of 25-13, 25-12, 25-13.The third match saw Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) take on Gilgit Baltistan (GB). KP controlled the game entirely, winning comfortably 3-0 with set scores of 25-09, 25-09, 25-13. The fourth and most anticipated match of the day was also the official opening match, featuring Pakistan Air Force (PAF) against Pakistan U19. PAF emerged victorious with a 3-0 win, sealing set points 25-21, 25-18, 25-19.April 5, 2025 (Fixtures):PAF vs Gilgit Baltistan – 10:00 AMSindh vs Navy – 12:00 PMPolice vs POF – 2:00 PMAJK vs Islamabad – 5:00 PMKPK vs Pakistan U-19 – 7:00 PMArmy vs Balochistan – 9:00 PM
FOOTBALL - Int News 04 Apr, 2025
Sports Bulletin ReportColombo (Sri Lanka): The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) delegation participated in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Extraordinary Congress 2025, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.A two-member PFF delegation, led by President Saud Azim Hashimi and Acting General Secretary Mohammad Shahid Niaz Khokhar, actively represented Pakistan in the high-level gathering. The event was presided over by Kazi Salahuddin, President of SAFF. Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), attended the event as a special guest. During the congress, Purushottam Kattel, a former AFC official, was appointed as the new General Secretary of SAFF, marking a significant administrative development for the South Asian football. One of the key highlights of the event was a dedicated meeting between the PFF leadership and AFC President Shaikh Salman, accompanied by Vahid Kardany, Deputy General Secretary of the AFC, who played a crucial role in the recent PFF Congress settlement, ensuring alignment of the PFF Statutes with AFC and FIFA.During the discussion, the focus remained on the ongoing normalization process in Pakistan football and the upcoming PFF elections, both considered crucial milestones in revitalizing the country’s footballing landscape. PFF President and NC Chairman Saud Azim Hashimi briefed the AFC President on the progress of the PFF elections and outlined the steps ahead in the electoral process.Expressing optimism, Shaikh Salman shared his hopeful expectations for a new era of leadership to emerge from the upcoming PFF elections. He emphasised that strong, stable leadership is essential for the sport’s growth in Pakistan and pledged all-out AFC support to assist the country in its journey toward football development and excellence. The PFF delegation also held productive sideline discussions with leaders of other SAFF member nations, where they explored avenues for regional collaboration, joint ventures, and strategies to advance shared goals in South Asian football.
FOOTBALL - FIFA News 04 Apr, 2025
Islamabad (Sports Desk): The first edition of the FIFA Futsal World Ranking for the year, which was published on Friday 4 April 2025, revealed some significant changes – in both tables – on the back of 183 women’s matches and 192 in the men’s game.In the Women’s Futsal Ranking, there was a notable rise in the number of matches played around the world, with 111 games already played in 2025 – nearly doubling the amount that took place during the same period a year earlier. Nevertheless, the first four positions remain the same as the previous update in October 2024 with Brazil, Spain, Portugal, and Argentina leading the table in front of Thailand (5th, up 1) and Italy (6th, up 2). The biggest climbers are Morocco (47th, up 18), Norway (53rd, up 15), Czechia (45th, up 12), France (49th, up 11), and Slovakia (40th, up 10).Five new teams enter the fray, namely Australia (59th), the USA (73rd), England (76th), Senegal (78th), and India (79th). Australia remains undefeated after its first four official matches, all of which were FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025™ qualifiers, and thus makes its ranking debut in a considerably higher position than the other newcomers. March 2025 saw several teams secure qualification for the tournament, with Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain (UEFA) set to join Argentina, Brazil and Colombia (CONMEBOL) at its first edition kicking off in November.In the latest Men’s Futsal Ranking table, Brazil remain ahead of Portugal with a lead of more than 100 points. Spain (3rd, up 1) have overtaken Argentina (4th, down 1), while IR Iran (5th, up 1) and Morocco (6th, plus 1) have also risen at the cost of Kazakhstan (7th, down 2). Poland (19th, up 3) and Armenia (20th, up 11) both make their first appearance in the top 20.Apart from Armenia, there are several teams that have improved their positions by more than 10 ranks since last October, namely Bosnia and Herzegovina (36th, up 12), Andorra (55th, up 13), Latvia (60th, up 11), and Greece (88th, up 19). AFC hosted the most fixtures since the last rankings release, with Indonesia (21st, up 7) a notable riser.
Serena Masters Tennis Series: Aqeel and Ushna claim singles titles
Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: The 3rd edition of the Serena Masters Series concluded at the PTF Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, with the straight games victories of Aqeel Khan and Ushna Suhail in the finals here. Aqeel Khan ousted Barkatullah 6-3, 6-2 in the men’s singles while Ushna Suhail thrashed Sheeza Sajid 6-4, 4-0 (retd) to win the Masters Cup title.Men's Doubles Final: Due to inclement weather, the match was abandoned at 3-all, and both teams, Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi/Aqeel Khan and Shahzad Khan/Mohammad Abid, were declared joint winners.The closing ceremony was attended by Syed Fahim Inam, Chief Marketing Officer, Serena Hotels, as the chief guest, and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President-PTF, as the guest of honour. Other notable attendees included Major Suleman Junaid SEVP-PTF, Suhail Khawaja SVP-PTF , Saeed Ahmad Khan SVP-PTF, Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail -Secretary General-PTF, Imran Hassan-Serena Hotels, Col. Gul Rehman-PTF, Sidra Zaheer -Serena Hotels and a large number of players, parents, coaches, and media representatives.Syed Fahim Inam, Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, and Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail distributed prizes among the winners and runners-up, congratulated them on their achievements. Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi expressed heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Aziz Boolani, CEO of Serena Hotels, for his unwavering support and immense encouragement for Pakistan's tennis players.
HBL PSL X tickets to go on sale from 3 April: PCB
Lahore (PR): HBL PSL X tickets will go on sale online from Thursday, 3 April, at 3pm PKT as the marquee event is all set to commence from 11 April. The six-team tournament will be played at the four cities – Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi, with the final scheduled at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on 18 May.Physical tickets will go on sale at designated TCS express centres (infographic attached) from 7 April onwards. Tickets booked online can also be collected from TCS designated pick-up centres or can be home-delivered by TCS. The tickets will be available to fans at an affordable rate, with general tickets available to fans at PKR 650 at all four venues. The tickets for the opening match scheduled at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars will be available from PKR 1,000 to PKR 8,500.
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 28 Mar, 2025
Islamabad (Sports Desk): A 15-year-old Mikaeel Ali Baig has shown incredible form over the past three weeks, playing the Davis Cup Junior Championship and two consecutive ITFs in Sri Lanka.Despite a challenging draw this week, he reached BOTH singles and doubles finals. And he emerged as the Doubles Champion with partner Oscar! This marks his 6th ITF final appearance in just a few months and his FIRST title. Due to his consistent performances, Mikaeel's world ranking has skyrocketed from the 1400s to the 800s.
POLO - Local News 28 Mar, 2025
Lahore (PR): The grand final of the Ecostar Lahore Polo Club Super League 2025 will be played on Saturday (March 29), at 4:00 pm between Remington Pharma and IS Polo/Master Knights at Lahore Polo Club.Following the first phase of the league matches at the Lahore Polo Club, two teams successfully qualified for the final. IS Polo/Master Knights, emerging from Pool A, won all four of their matches, securing a place in the final. Their squad includes Sufi Mohammad Hashim, Ibrahim Sultan, Bilal Hayat Noon, and Raja Taimoor Nadeem.Similarly, Remington Pharma dominated Pool B, winning all four matches and earning their spot in the final. The team comprises Ibrahim Khan, Dr Faisal Qadeer Khokhar, Mir Huzaifa Ahmed, and Hamza Muawaz Khan.The guest of honor for the final will be Naeem Bashir, General Manager Sales at Ecostar. Before the final, a third-place match will be played between Ecostar Polo Team and Newage Cables. Ecostar Polo secured three victories out of four matches in Pool A, while Newage Cables also won three matches in Pool B, finishing as runners-up.The Ecostar Polo Team consists of Zackariya Daud Ali Khan, Faisal Khan, Ahmed Bilal Riaz, and Mumtaz Abbas Niazi, whereas Newage Cables team features Ibrahim Siddiqui, Adnan Jaleel Azam, Abdul Rehman Monnoo, and Ahmed Ali Twana.
CLIMBING - Int News 28 Mar, 2025
Islamabad (Sports Desk): The IFSC Speed World Cup Klagenfurt 2025 which had been set to take place in July has been removed from the 2025 calendar. Due to sponsor withdrawal, organisers ACTS Sportveranstaltungen GmbH are now unable to host with absolute certainty and the event has been removed from the upcoming World Cup Series of events. Set to be the sixth and final Speed World Cup competition of the 2025 season, the IFSC is now working tirelessly for an alternative venue and city to host the event. Initial talks with ACTS Sportveranstaltungen GmbH were to include a Speed World Cup as part of a multisport event where the IFSC has enjoyed previous success, but the desire to host a standalone Climbing event meant the inclusion of the south Austrian city on the 2025 calendar.Now however, the IFSC has removed the event and will look to find an appropriate replacement with ACTS Sportveranstaltungen GmbH unable to fulfil the IFSC World Cup hosting criteria. The removal does not affect the IFSC World Cup Innsbruck 2025 – which includes Boulder, Lead and Para Climbing – that is set for June and organised by Austria Climbing.
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