Green Shirts lock horns against heavyweight Belgium 1-1 in their last Pool fixtureSports Bulletin ReportKuala Lumpur (Malaysia): Pakistan have confirmed their place at the top-eight stage of the Men’s Juniors Hockey World Cup 2023 after playing 1-1 draw in their last Pool match here at the Bukit Jalil National Hockey Stadium on Saturday. Pakistan will face Spain on December 12 in the quarterfinals at the same venue. Arbaaz Ahmed scored a goal through a penalty corner in the 42nd minute, while Jack scored a goal on behalf of Belgium in the third minute of the match. On this occasion, the team is accompanied by Manager Lt. Col. R. Asif Naz Khokhar, Head Coach Revelant Altmans, Olympian Shakeel Abbasi, International Mohammad Ali, International Mohammad Asif Khan, Physiotherapist Mohammad Aslam and Video Analyst Nadeem Lodhi are present in the coaching panel.​ 

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Abubakar Talha, Omer Jawad, and Hamza Ali Rizwan have been selected for international competitions, as the top two lads will participate in the ITF Asian Under-14 Development Championships Finals, which will be held from January 8, 2024 in India. Players have been picked up after conducting trials at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad.According to an official of Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), the top 2 players will travel to India to participate in the ITF Asian Under-14 Development Championships Finals, which will get underway from January 8, 2024 while the top 3 players will travel to Malaysia to participate in the Asia/Oceania WJT Final Qualifying event on March 25, 2024.As many as 9 players were invited, based on their top performance and current PTF Under-14 national ranking and the following 3 players have been selected after the completion of the trials.

Sports Bulletin ReportKuala Lumper (Malaysia): Rayyan Zaman of Pakistan qualified for the final of the Under-9 age group category of the Redtone Junior Squash Championship 2023 at Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.In the semifinal, Rayyan Zaman won against Mohammad Rizq Azman from Malaysia in Straight games 3-0. The final score-line was 11-9, 11-8, and 12-10. It is pertinent to mention here that Rayyan Zaman is the grand Son of former Squash world champion Qamar Zaman.

Sports Bulletin ReportKuala Lumper (Malaysia): Defending champions Argentina, France, Germany, and Australia earned considerable triumphs in the ongoing Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2023 after thrashing their respective opponents here at the Bukit Jalil National Hockey Stadium on Friday.France beat South Africa (5-4):The most action packed game of the day saw nine goals scored in the first half as France beat South Africa 5-4. With the starting buzzer still ringing in South African ears, France netted two field goals in the first four minutes. The game then found some relative calm, before South Africa sparked it into frantic life yet again with a field goal reply in the 14th minute. France then converted a penalty corner a minute later to put themselves 3-1 up, before South Africa scored their own penalty corner within the same minute. With the score at 3-2 going into the second quarter, punches did not stop being thrown by either side. South Africa wrestled the score back to 3-3 in the 21st minute, a goal that was answered a minute later by a French field goal to restore their lead. Three minutes of peace was interrupted by Cameron Le Foriester’s second field goal of the game, which equalised the game once again. France then took two minutes to find their fifth goal, the final one of the quarter, the half and the game. Two wasted penalty corners from South Africa in the third quarter, followed by France failing to convert one in the final quarter, left the game at 5-4, France managing to just about extend their blisteringly early lead to the final buzzer. Germany beat Egypt (10-0):Despite Argentina’s 8 goal winning margin, the most destructive game of the day was won by Germany as they put ten goals past the Egyptian team. The Germans, clearly intent on one-upping their quarter-final opponents, scored with brutal regularity. With two goals coming in each quarter - other than the second which saw four breach Egypt's goalline - Germany rounded off the pool stage in a remarkable manner. Even leaving five penalty corners unconverted, the Germans still scored five corners and five field goals to reach their impressive ten. The Egyptians did manage to win two penalty corners, one in each of the third and fourth quarter, but could not take advantage. Nikas Berendts’ hat-trick was not enough to win him player of the match as Florian Sperling’s two field goals earned him the award. Argentina beat Chile (8-0):Defending champions Argentina continued their faultless pool stage in Kuala Lumpur as they thrashed Chile 8-0. The Chileans made a decent effort of damage control across the first three quarters, managing to keep the score to only 3-0 at the end of the third quarter, however, the final quarter saw the floodgates open. The defending Champions scored five more times to reach 8-0, with Cappuro Bautista’s hat-trick the highlight of an impressive goal-scoring performance. Australia beat Malaysia (5-2):Australia stamped their authority early on in their final group match against Malaysia, as they found themselves 3-0 up at the end of the first quarter. Two converted penalty corners and a field goal left Malaysia with what proved to be too much to do in the final three quarters. Even when Malaysia managed to claw a goal back in the 21st minute, Australia’s reply, six minutes later, reasserted their three goal lead. Similarly, in the third quarter, Malaysia’s 44th minute field goal made it 4-2 before the Australians found their three-goal lead again just a minute later from a successful penalty corner. The game finished 5-2 as Australia maintained the lead they established right from the first quarter, with goals coming from Cooper Burns, Geddes Cambell and Jake Lambeth, the latter two finding the net twice each.

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) has announces to hold an Olympic Solidarity WABC Level-I Coaching Course from December 11 to 16, 2023 at Government College University, Lahore.According to Secretary General PBBF Khalid Bashir, FIBA Coaching Instructor, Milan Kotarac from Serbia is keen to lead a six-day coaching course under the banner of FIBA. The program aims to provide in-depth theoretical and practical insights to fifteen coaches, encompassing both male and female participants, during morning and evening sessions. Kotarac will be assisted by Ouj-e-Zahoor, Associate Secretary PBBF, Mohammad Sami, Course Coordinator and Mohammad Riaz Malik, Head Coach, Pakistan Basketball Team.Khalid Bashir highlighted the paramount importance of staying abreast of the latest rules in basketball, emphasizing the role of the coaching community in contributing to the growth of the sport in Pakistan. The FIBA Instructor is slated to cover the latest rules and update participants' knowledge in alignment with the guidelines issued by the international basketball governing body.This initiative reflects PBBF's commitment to empowering coaches with cutting-edge skills and techniques, ensuring they play a pivotal role in nurturing the next generation of basketball talent in the country. By providing this learning opportunity, the federation reaffirms its dedication to fostering excellence and innovation within the basketball coaching fraternity.

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced the 2024-2025 Committees and Commissions Appointments and officials from Pakistan.According to an official of Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), the president PTF Senator Salim Saifullah Khan has become the member of Davis Cup & Billie Jean King Cup Taskforce while Asim Shafik will be the part of ITF Coaches Commission. Mohammad Ali Murtaza has been nominated the member of ITF Juniors Committee.In a message, Salim Saifullah Khan and PTF Management thanked David Haggerty, President ITF, and his team for the prestigious appointments. The President-PTF has also assured the President ITF that he and his team would continue to work with the same zeal and dedication for the promotion and development of tennis.

Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: Anam Aziz, Aina Sheikh, Soha Ali, Sameera Shahid, Wania Tahir, Mahnoor Ali, Mehwish Ali, and Saima Shoukat have won their matches after beating their respective opponents in the Master Squash Champion 2023 here at PN Roshan Khan Jahangir Khan Squash Complex.Results:Anam Aziz beat Soha Ali 11-3, 11-4, 11-1 (17 min)Aina Sheikh beat Javeria Javaid 11-1, 11-1, 11-1 (19 min)Soha Ali beat Syeda Sara 12-10, 11-7, 11-7 (20 min)Sameera Shahid beat Eman Bibi 11-2, 11-1, 11-1 (18 min)Wania Tahir beat Zeevar 11-1, 11-2, 11-4 (14 min)Mahnoor Ali beat Muasfiya Waqas 11-2, 11-3, 11-1 (19 min)Mehwish Ali beat Syeda Minal Ali 11-5, 11-3, 11-7 (21 min)Saima Shoukat beat Shanoor 11-1, 11-4, 11-3 (18 min).

Sports Bulletin ReportAstana (Kazakhstan): The Senior Vice-President (SVP) Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF), Aoun Abbas Hashmi visited Astana Kazakhstan at the invitation of Kazakhstan Taekwondo Federation (KTF) from December 2 to 6, 2023.During his visit, Syed Aoun Abbas held talks with the Secretary General of the Kazakhstan Taekwondo Federation WT O. Besbayev, in the presence of the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan E. Marzhikpayev, they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aiming to enhance the cooperation in taekwondo at different levels.

“Man of the Match” Arshad scores three goals, Captain Hanan Shahid one goalSports Bulletin ReportKuala Lumpur (Malaysia): Pakistan outclassed New Zealand 4-0 in the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2023 at Bukit Jalil National Hockey Stadium, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on Thursday. Green Shirts were 2-0 up at the halfway.Pakistan started the game in an aggressive mood and attacked the goalpost of opponents continuously and eared back-to-back two penalty corners by they could not get the early lead in the crucial contest. After first quarter, Pakistan and New Zealand were 0-0.Pakistani midfielder Arshad Liaquat scored a field goal in the 19th minute of the game to give Pakistan the lead. In the 30th minute of the second quarter, midfielder Arshad Liaquat made a brilliant play and scored a field goal to stabilize Pakistan's lead.Captain Abdul Hanan Shahid scored the third goal for Pakistan through a penalty corner in the 32nd minute of the game. In the 54th minute of the fourth quarter, midfielder Arshad Liaquat scored the fourth goal for Pakistan. New Zealand team failed to score against Pakistan

Arshad Liaqat, Sufian Khan, and Arbaz Ahmed star, square match 3-3Sports Bulletin ReportKuala Lumpur (Malaysia): Green Shirts halted heavyweights Netherlands from overcoming Pakistan after a nerve-jangling contest in the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2023 at Bukit Jalil National Hockey Stadium, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on Wednesday morning. The match ended 3-3 draw after four quarters.Pakistan young lads produced a remarkable and sparking performance, as the three players Arshad Liaqat, Sufian Khan, and Arbaz Ahmed scored one goal each for Pakistan at crucial stages. The Dutch team managed to score a field goals in the 21st and 30th minutes, leaving Pakistan trailing by two goals at the end of the first half. Pakistan fought back courageously in the third quarter, with midfielder Arshad Liaqat scoring a field goal, narrowing the deficit.The turning point came in the 36th minute of the third quarter when Pakistan earned a penalty corner. Sufian Khan exhibited exceptional skills, slamming a drag-flick into the goalpost, leveling the score to 2-2. The Netherlands responded with a field goal in the 47th minute, once again taking the lead. However, Pakistan's Arbaz Ahmed swiftly equalized with a penalty corner, bringing the score to an intense 3-3.The match continued with both teams displaying remarkable skill and determination, but neither side could break the deadlock before the final whistle. The thrilling encounter ended in a 3-3 draw, showcasing the competitive spirit of the Junior World Hockey Cup.The Junior World Hockey Cup features 16 teams from around the world, including Pakistan in Pool D alongside the Netherlands, Belgium, and New Zealand. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more exhilarating matches as teams vie for supremacy on the international stage.