Sports Bulletin ReportLausanne (Switzerland): The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has revealed that Wałcz, Poland, would host the inaugural edition of the women’s FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2, from 16 to 22 June 2025. This exciting tournament marks the first-ever FIH event to be held in the Polish city, adding a new chapter to Poland’s growing presence in international hockey.The women’s FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2 serves as a pivotal platform for 8 emerging teams – ie, the national teams ranked after those involved in the FIH Hockey Pro League and the FIH Hockey Nations Cup – to compete at a high level, offering a pathway to promotion to the FIH Hockey Nations Cup, which is directly connected to the FIH Hockey Pro League. The 2025 edition will feature these eight nations competing in a week-long tournament, showcasing their skills and vying for the title in a highly anticipated competition including Poland, South Africa, Italy, France, Malaysia, Uruguay, Wales, and Czechia.Wałcz, known for its scenic landscapes and strong sporting culture, is ready to welcome the global hockey community with open arms. Hosting the tournament at this location will not only boost the profile of hockey in Poland but also provide a unique opportunity for local fans to experience world-class hockey action firsthand. The event promises to be a fantastic display of skill, determination, and sportsmanship as teams battle for a spot in the higher tiers of international competition.President of the Polish Hockey Association, Rafał Grotwski said: "We are extremely pleased with what confidence the world federation has placed in us. This is extremely important to us in our strategy for the development of women's hockey in our country. 2025 is the year in which we invest in the development of women's hockey and the opportunity to host teams in Poland from around the world will undoubtedly contribute to the spread of our sport", said Rafał Grotwski President of the Polish Hockey Association.” FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “Wałcz, Poland, is about to make history by hosting its first-ever FIH event with the women’s FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2! This is a proud moment for FIH, as it continues to expand the horizons of hockey around the world, as well as for Poland, and I have no doubt that the global hockey community will be welcomed with the warmth and enthusiasm that Wałcz has to offer. It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase the passion for hockey in Poland, and I’m confident the event will be a remarkable success at this magnificent venue. Congratulations and thank you, Poland.”

Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: Karachi Grammar School athletes have won the title 61st Sindh Swimming Championship during the 2-day festival of the Naya Nazimabad Sindh Open and Boys Age Group Swimming competitions held under the banner of the Sindh Swimming Association.Once again the swimmers of Karachi Grammar School dominated the competitions held at the newly constructed beautiful swimming pool of Naya Nazimabad. Karachi Grammar School team won the championship trophy with 1,462 points. Karachi Club secured the second position with 488 points and Bay View School got the third position with 481 points. More than three hundred swimmers from eighteen institutions from across Sindh participated in the event.Special guest Chief Executive Officer Javadan Corporation Limited Abdul Samad Habib distributed the prizes among the players. President Naya Nazimabad Gymkhana Syed Mohammad Talha, President of Sindh Swimming Association Colonel Saeed Ahmed Khan, Secretary Izhar ul Haq, Member of Pakistan Olympic Association Veena Masood, Manager Sports Mohammad Asif and a large number of citizens were also present on this occasion.

Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: The round-2 of the ongoing 3rd Khairpur Sugar National Juniors Squash Championship completed on Monday at Defence Authority Creek Club Karachi.Results (Day-2):Boys’ U9 (Round-II):Atif Ali Naz (KP) beat Mohammad Faiz Khan (SD) 11-5, 11-3, 11-5 (3-0) Abdul Hadi (PB) beat Rahim Raza (SD) 6-11, 11-4, 11-2, 11-3 (3-1) Mohammad Hasnain (SD) beat Umar Najeeb (KP) 11-8, 11-9, 11-8 (3-0)Aban Khan (SD) beat Mohammad Rehan Khalik (KP) 11-0, 11-0, 11-2 (3-0) Syed Ali Abbas (PB) beat Syed Mohammad (SD) 11-5, 11-3, 11-4 (3-0)Abdul Wahab Bhatti (SD) beat Jansher K. Khan (SD) 11-6, 11-3, 13-11 (3-0) Ubaidullah (KP) beat Bilawal (SD) 11-5, 11-8, 11-3 (3-0) Mohammad Bin Naseem (SD) beat Yameen Abdullah (BL) 11-3, 11-4, 11-3 (3-0)Boys’ U13 (Round-II):Fawad Khan (KP) beat Shaban Khan (SD) 11-3, 11-1, 11-2 (3-0) Mustafa Khan (PB) beat Arman Ali (KP) 11-7, 11-7, 11-4 (3-0) Danish Sikandar (KP) beat Aziz Ali Naaz (KP) 11-1, 11-7, 11-1 (3-0) Abdul Rehman (PB) beat Mohammad Yahya (KP) 11-13, 11-4, 11-7, 11-5 (3-1) Raheel Victor (SD) beat Arbab Fahad (KP) 11-7, 11-5, 11-5 (3-0) Ayan Mehboob (PAF) beat Mohammad Safwan Gul (PAF) 11-5, 9-11, 9-11, 17-15, 11-5 (3-2) Zohaib Khan (KP) beat Abdul Hadi (SD) 11-1, 11-2, 11-0 (3-0) Syed Mohammad Husnain (PB) beat Mohammad Muaaz (PB) 11-3, 11-0, 11-5 (3-0)Girls U15 (Round-II):Mahnoor Ali (KP) beat Sundas Jahangir (SD) 11-1, 11-0, 11-2 (3-0)Habiba Khan (SD) beat Sohama Fatima (SD) 11-9, 9-11, 11-5, 11-7 (3-1)Aiman Fatima (SD) beat Roman Fatima (SD) 11-1, 11-2, 11-8 (3-0)Damia Khan (SD) beat Ayesha Shahbaz (FB) 11-3, 11-5, 11-3 (3-0)Nimra Batool (SD) beat Maliha Shah (ARM) 11-8, 6-11, 11-5, 11-6 (3-1)Fajar Noor (PB) beat Vashnavi (SD) 12-10, 11-5, 12-10 (3-0)Dua Nazakat (SD) beat Hamna Moazzam (SD) 11-1, 11-3, 11,4 (3-0)Sehrish Ali (KP) beat Minal Ali (SD) 11-2, 11-3, 11-4 (3-0).

Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: Haque Academy have won the title of the 3rd Under-16 Girls Inter-School Football Championship, organized by Diya Women’s Football Academy at the KMC Sports Complex Maidaan.The event saw enthusiastic participation from 10 teams representing various schools across Karachi, showcasing remarkable talent and competitive spirit throughout the tournament. The final match between SMB Fatima Red and Haque Academy proved to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams demonstrating exceptional skill and aggressive play. In a nail-biting finish, Haque Academy emerged victorious with a 2-1 to lift the title. Aster School claimed the third place. The Fair Play Trophy was awarded to SMB Black for their exemplary sportsmanship and discipline throughout the competition.In terms of individual performances, Eshal Zain, and Fatima were recognized as the Best Goalkeepers for their outstanding skills. The top goal scorer awards were presented to Harmain Shaukat Javeria Jawad and Best Player Awards were given to Sofia Asif Haque, Romaan, Maryam and Ifrah Khurshid for their excellent all round abilities. They impressed both spectators and coaches with their exceptional game play and leadership on the field.At the closing ceremony, the event organizers, Dr. Saadia Sheikh and Naila Sheikh, distributed trophies to the first four teams and Individual Awards to the best players. The tournament was played in connection with Orange the World " A Future Free From Gender Based Violence"  

Sports Bulletin ReportTAXILA: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Monday was showcased at the Taxila Museum, the historic Dharmarajika Stupa, and Khanpur Dam. Thousands of enthusiastic cricket fans visited and saw the trophy, and enjoyed a boat ride with the trophy at Khanpur Dam.The ICC Cricket Champions Trophy is being showcased in various cities across Pakistan, and as part of this tour, the trophy was brought to the historic city of Taxila. The trophy was displayed at the Taxila Museum, where thousands of cricket enthusiasts, including women, men, and children, gathered to catch a glimpse. The crowd was overjoyed to see the trophy up close and took numerous photographs with it.The trophy was also showcased at another historic site in Taxila, the Dharmarajika Stupa. Later, it was taken to Khanpur Dam, where it was given a boat ride, allowing fans to enjoy the trophy in a unique setting.  

Sports Bulletin ReportRAWALPINDI: Fast bowler Khurram Shahzad continued his remarkable run from injury as Sri Lanka ‘A’ reached 293 for eight at stumps on the opening day of the second four-day match against Pakistan Shaheens at the Pindi Cricket Stadium Rawalpindi on Monday.Khurram, who last week recorded match figures of nine for 102 in Pakistan Shaheens’ seven-wicket victory in the first four-dayer, delivered another outstanding performance with figures of 10-2-30-6. Despite his fiery spell that redcued Sri Lanka ‘A’ to 35 for five and later 150 for seven, a rearguard action, led by Sonal Dinusha, helped the visitors post a respectable total.No.7 batter Dinusha came to his side’s rescue with a resilient knock of 81 off 169 balls, laced with seven fours. No.9 batter Wanuja Sahan provided invaluable support with a brisk 63 off 79 balls, including six fours and a six, as the duo stitched a crucial 98-run partnership for the eighth wicket. Dinusha was also involved in three other useful stands.He shared a 59-run partnership for the sixth wicket with Pavan Rathnayake (35), followed by a 56-run stand for the seventh wicket with Dinura Kalupahana (30). An unbeaten ninth-wicket stand with No.10 Isitha Wijesundara had so far yielded 45 runs, with Wijesundara blazing his way to 38 not out off just 26 balls, including four fours and three sixes.Apart from Khurram, Ahmed Safi Abdullah was the only other bowler to make an impact, finishing with figures of 2 for 100.Scores in brief (day 1 of 4):Pakistan Shaheens won the toss and elected to field firstSri Lanka ‘A’ 293-8, 75 overs (Sonal Dinusha 81 not out, Wanuja Sahan 63, Isitha Wijesundara 38 not out, Pavan Rathnayake 35, Ahan Wickramsinghe 30, Dinura Kalupahana 30; Khurram Shahzad 6-30, Ahmed Safi Abdullah 2-100)  

LAHORE (PR): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today announced the appointment of Aqib Javed, a former international fast bowler, as the interim head coach of the Pakistan men’s cricket team until the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.During this tenure, Aqib will continue to serve as a senior member of the men’s National Selection Committee, and will be assigned additional responsibilities following the conclusion of the eight-team tournament.Meanwhile, the PCB will initiate the recruitment process for a permanent white-ball head coach, aiming to complete the appointment by the end of the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled from 19 February to 9 March.The white-ball coaching role had become vacant following the resignation of Gary Kirsten. Red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie had coached the side during the recent tour of Australia, who will now rejoin the side for the upcoming two-Test series in South Africa.The Pakistan men’s side is scheduled to play three ODIs and three T20Is in Zimbabwe (24 November – 5 December) and as many white-ball matches in South Africa (10-22 December). In the lead up to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan will host New Zealand and South Africa for an ODI triangular series from 8-14 February. 

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: The ITF Pakistan World Junior Tennis Championships Leg-2 got underway here at Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, as the Chairman Prime Minister Youth Program Rana Mashood Ahmad Khan graced the opening ceremony as a chief guest.The prestigious tournament, which has attracted 50 foreign players from 15 countries, reflects Pakistan’s growing prominence in the international tennis community. During his visit, Mashood met with the players, extended a warm welcome to the foreign participants, and conveyed his best wishes for the competition.Mashood also met Hassan Usmani, the winner of the Ashgabat Open ATF Under-14 Championship. He congratulated Hassan and his family on this remarkable achievement, praising his efforts in bringing laurels to Pakistan and keeping the national flag high.Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi (Sitara-e-Imtiaz) President of PTF, and Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail (R), Secretary General of PTF, expressed their gratitude to the Chairman for his support and visit. They acknowledged his role in fostering the growth of sports and thanked him for inaugurating both the tournament and the Players' Tennis Hut.Additionally, Tariq Mahmood Murtaza, Chairman of the Islamabad Tennis Association (ITA), Majeed Basir, President of ITA, and Tufail Cheema, Secretary of ITA, visited the PTF Tennis Complex. They interacted with players, coaches, and parents, extending their good wishes for the championship and appreciating the efforts behind this event.Results (Day-1):Boys’ Singles (Round-1): Ahmad Nael Qureshi (Pak) beat Louis Ellah Knese (GER) 6-1, 6-3; Mohammad Talha Khan (PAK) beat Mweckramaginhe Mudiyanselage (SRI) 6-0, 6-1: Aahil Kaleel (SRI) beat Nadir Mirza (PAK) 2-6, 3-2 Ret; Xiuyuan Guo (CHN) beat Danthal Takong (THA) 7-5, 6-1; Mohammad Salar Khan (PAK) beat Jean Pyun (KOR) 6-3, 6-0; Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan (PAK) beat Abdul Basith Cader (SRI) 6-0, 6-0; Partham Laosakulporn (THA) beat Mohammad Yahya (PAK) 6-1, 6-2; Bilal Asim (PAK) beat Ariyaphol Leekul (THA) 6-4, 3-6, 6-2; Pudit Phapatsirikul (THA) beat Amir Mohammad Khan Mazari (PAK) 6-4, 6-1; Asad Zaman (PAK) beat Tchegoun Derosa (USA) 6-1, 6-0; Ho Jun Park (KOR) beat Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) 6-3, 6-3Girls’ Singles (Round-1): Karolina Ligai (KAZ) beat Leyla-Esther Knese (GER) 6-0, 6-1; Haruhi Katsube (JPN) beat Amna Al Qayum (PAK) 6-1, 7-5; Paweenon Nualsri (THA) beat Zainab Ali Raja (PAK) 6-0, 6-0; A Hyun Jo (KOR) beat Mahrukh Sajid (PAK) 6-0, 6-0; So Yuna (KOR) beat Jingke Yan (CHN) 6-2, 6-2 ; Elizaveta Privalova (RUS) beat Fatima Ali Raja (PAK) 6-0, 6-0; Palina Huretskaya (Belarus) beat Soha Ali (PAK) 6-1, 7-5;

Tayyab, Abdullah, and Farhan earn wins, Mohammad Ashab, Nasir, and Noor get byeAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Tayyab Aslam, Abdullah Nawaz and Farhan Mehboob registered victories in the first round of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS)-Serena Hotels International Squash Championship after overcoming their respective opponents here at Mushaf Squash Complex on Monday. Mohammad Ashab Irfan, Nasir Iqbal and Noor Zaman Khan got byes in the first rounds of 32-player main draw.The tournament carries a prize of money of US$ 15,000. Apart from 09 Pakistani players, a group of 15 world ranking players from Egypt, England, Hong Kong-China, Ireland, Kuwait, Malaysia and Netherland are participating. World No 62 Ibrahim Elkabbani from Egypt has been seeded as No 1 along with World No 82 Noor Zaman from Pakistan as Seed No 2.  Results (Day-1): Ibrahim Elkabbani (Egy) Got Bye, Duncan Lee (Mas) beat Wilson Chan (HKG) 11-3, 11-8, 11-6 (21 Min), Tayyab Aslam (Pak) beat Ahmed Sherif (Egy) 11-4, 9-11, 11-8, 11-4 (33 Min), Darren Pragasam (Mas) Got Bye, Seif El Shenawy (Egy) Got Bye, Hafiz Zhafri (Mas) beat (WC) Anas Ali Shah (Pak) 3-11, 7-11, 11-6, 11-3, 11-6 (48 Min), Yasin Shodhy (Egy) beat Heston Malik (Eng) 11-4, 11-7, 11-1 (21 Min), Nasir Iqbal (Pak) Got Bye, Mohammad Ashab Irfan (Pak) Got Bye, (WC) Abdullah Nawaz (Pak) beat Ong Sai Hung (Mas) 11-1, 9-11, 11-5, 9-11, 11-6 (35 Min), (WC) Farhan Mehboob (Pak) beat Aaron Allpress (Irl) 11-8, 11-6, 11-4 (26 Min), Rowan Damming (Ned) Got Bye, Perry Malik (Eng) Got Bye, Ammar Altamimi (Kuw) beat Mohammad Abdul Qadir (Pak) 11-8, 11-8, 11-5 (25 Min), Hazem Hossam (Egy) beat Sadam Ul Haq (Pak) 11-6, 11-7, 10-12, 11-7 (32 Min), Noor Zaman (Pak) Got Bye.

Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: The 3rd Khairpur Sugar National Juniors Squash Championship started on Sunday at Defence Authority Creek Club Karachi.As many as 96 players including 53 from Sindh (SD), 19 from Khyber Pukhtunkawa (KPK), 17 from Punjab (PB), 3 from Baluchistan (BL), 3 from Pakistan Air Force (PAF), and 1 from Pakistan Army are participating in the national junior squash fixture, as the championship is pursuing prize money of Rs. 600,000. The prize money has been divided equally among three categories: Boys under 9, Boys under 13, and Girls under 15, with Rs. 200,000 for each category.Results (Day-1):Boys’ U9 (Round-1):Mohammad Faiz Khan (Sindh) beat Mohammad Hamza (Sindh) 11-3, 11-5, 11-1 [3-0] Mohammad Bin Naseem (SD) beat Raeef Ahmed (SD) 11-2, 11-2, 11-1 [3-0] Atif Ali Naaz (KP) beat Hayee (SD) 11-0, 11-0, 11-2 [3-0] Abdul Hadi (PB) beat Mohammad Okasha (KP) 11-2, 11-2, 11-2 [3-0] Rahim Raza (SD) beat Mohammad Yousuf (KP) 12-10, 11-3, 11-4 [3-0] Mohammad Hasnain (SD) beat Mohammad Nazeer Malik (SD) 11-9, 11-5, 11-6 [3-0] Umar Najeeb (KP)beat Mujtaba Rao (SD) 11-4, 13-11, 11-3 [3-0] Mohammad Raihm Khalik (KP) beat Mohammad Orhan (SD) 11-3, 11-9, 11-5 [3-0] Aban Khan (SD) beat Zafeer Husnain (SD) W/O Syed Mohammad Ahmed (SD) beat A. Mustafa (BB) W/O Syed Ali Abbas (PB) beat Abdul Wasay (SD) 11-1, 11-5, 10-12, 11-1 [3-1] Abdul Wahab Bhatti (SD) beat Mohammad Mursal (SD) 7-11, 12-10, 12-10, 11-4 [3-1] Jansher Khan (SD) beat Sheryar Khan (SD) W/O  Mohammad Bilawal (SD) beat Amanullah Noor (SD) 11-6, 11-5, 11-3 [3-0] Ubaidullah (KP) beat Mohammad Talha (KP) 9-11, 9-11, 11-7, 12-10, 11-4 [3-2] Yameen Abdullah (BL) beat Abdul Rafay (SD) 11-7, 11-5, 11-6 (3-0)Boys’ U13 (Round-1):Fawad Khan (KP) beat Hasnain Ali ( SD) 11-2, 11-1, 11-1 (3-0) Shaban Khan (SD) beat Mohammad Bin Jahangir (SD) 11-1, 11-3, 11-1 [3-0] Arman Ali (KP) beat Rayan Ali (SD) 11-2, 11-1, 11-1(3-0) Mustafa Khan (PB) beat Mohammad Jasim (PB) 11-5, 11-7, 11-4 (3-0)  Danish Sikandar (KP) beat Mohammad Hussain Baksh (KP) 11-5, 11-7, 11-4 (3-0)  Aziz Ali Naaz (KP) beat Ibrahim Ahmed (PB) 11-5, 15-13, 11-1 [3-0] Mohammad Yahya (KP) beat Mohammad Mustafa Ahmed (PB) 11-6, 11-5, 11-9 (3-0) Abdul Rehman (PB) beat Suleman Khan (SD) 11-5, 11-2, 11-2 (3-0) Raheel Victor (SD) beat Mohammad Hammad Adil 11-3, 11-7, 11-4 (3-0) Arbab Fahad (KP) beat Mahad Khan (SD) 11-4, 11-1, 11-2 (3-0)  Ayan Mehboob (PAF) beat Mohammad Uzair (SD) 11-3, 11-2, 11-4 (3-0) Mohammad Safwan Gul (PAF) beat Syed Ayan Javaid (SD) 11-1, 11-0, 11-0 (3-0) Abdul Hadi (SD) beat Daim Ayan (PB) 11-4, 11-6, 11-2 (3-0) Zohaib Khan (KP) beat Iqrar Ali (SD) 11-2, 11-2, 11-0 (3-0) A  Rehman Najeeb (KP) beat Mohammad Muaaz (PB) 11-6, 11-5, 11-6 (3-0) Syed Mohammad Husnain (PB) beat Safiullah Khan (BL) 11-8, 7-11, 11-8, 11-3 (3-1)  Girls’ U15 (Round-1):Mahnoor Ali (KP) beat Hiba Imtiaz (KP) 11-1, 11-0, 11-3 (3-0) Sundas Jahangir (SD) beat Zariya (SD) 10-12, 11-9, 11-8, 6-11, 12-10 (3-2) Habiba Khan (SD) beat Fara Aziz (SD) 10-12, 11-1, 11-1, 11-2 (3-0)  Sohama Fatima (SD) beat Aima Fawad (PB) 11-9, 11-7, 11-9 (3-0) Aiman Fatima (SD) beat Tasmia Liaquat (SD) 6-11, 11-3, 11-6, 11-2 (3-1) Roman Fatima (SD) beat Simradi (SD) 11-4, 11-1, 11-2 (3-0) Ayesha Shahbaz (FB) beat Wania Shahid (SD) 11-1, 11-2, 11-3 (3-0) Damia Khan (SD) beat Alifa Liaqiat (SD) 11-3, 11-1, 11-3 (3-0) Nimra Batool (SD) beat Bushra Shahbaz (PD) 11-1, 11-1, 11-1 (3-0)Maliha Shah (ARM) beat Hadia Farman (KP) 11-1, 14-12, 6-11, 9-11, 11-2 (3-2) Fajar Noor (PB) beat Arfa (PB) 11-2, 11-0, 11-1 (3-0) Vashnavi (SD) beat Hamda Moazzam (SD) 11-6, 11-1, 11-2 (3-0) Dua Nazakat (SD) beat Sitwat Zehra (SD) 11-0, 11-1, 11-2 (3-0) Hamna Moazzam (SD) beat Zoila Faitma (SD) W/O Syeda Minal Ali (SD) beat Dua Fatima (SD) 11-3, 11-3, 11-5 (3-0) Sehrish Ali (KP) beat Sadaf Afridi (KP) 11-3, 11-2, 11-1 (3-0).