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Junior and Women Open: Mahnoor, Komal, Roshan, Anum reach in semifinals
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: Mahnoor Ali (KPK), Komal Khan (WAPDA), Roshan Mehboob (Punjab), and Anum Mustafa Aziz (Sindh) moved into the quarterfinals of the Women’s Event of the 3rd McDonald’s Junior and Women Open Squash Championship 2024 after winning their respective matches at Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) Jahangir Khan Squash Complex, Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) National Coaching Centre Karachi on Tuesday. The quarterfinals will be played on Thursday at the same venue.Result Boys U13 (Quarterfinals):Sohail Adnan (PB) beat Danish Siknadar (KPK) (3-0) 11-2 11-3 11-4Raheel Victor (SD) beat Arbab Fahad (KPK) (3-0) 11-9 11-8 11-5S. Mohammad Hassan (PB) beat Aziz Ali Naz (KPK) (3-0) 11-2 11-2 11-1Fawad Khan (KPK) beat Mohammad Jasim (PB) (3-0) 11-8 11-6 11-3Result Boys’ U9 (Quarterfinals):Mohammad Faiz (SD) beat Abdul Rafay (SD) 11-3 11-1 11-7Aban Khan (SD) beat Obaidullah 11-6 11-2 11-6Atif Ali Naz (KPK) beat Mohammad Yousuf (KPK) 11-1 11-4 11-1Mohammad Bin Naseem (SD) beat Mohammad Mursal (SD) 11-2 11-0 11-2Result Women (Quarterfinals):Mahnoor Ali (KPK) beat Zohra Abdullah (KPK) (3-1) 11-5 11-3 11-13 11-6Komal Khan (WAPDA) beat Nimra Batool (SD) 11-9 6-11 13-11 11-3Roshan Mehboob (PB) beat Umme Kulsom (KPK) 11-6 11-7 12-10Anum Mustafa Aziz (SD) beat Sameera Shahid (SD) 11-3 11-8 6-11 11-4
T20 Blind World Cup; Nepal crush Afghanistan by 108 runs: Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 25 runs
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Bangladesh halted the undefeated run of Sri Lanka on the third day of the 4th Blind Cricket World Cup after beating them by 25 runs at Bagh-e-Jinnah Cricket Ground, Lahore on Monday. As the mega blind cricket event of the year 2024, is being played at the different venues of Lahore. Sri Lanka won the toss and invited Bangladesh to bat first. Bangladesh posted 167 runs for the loss of four wickets in 20 overs. Ashiqur Rahman scored 42 runs, while Mohammad Salman contributed 36. In response, Sri Lanka managed 142 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Captain Chandana Deshapriya led the effort with 56 runs off 44 balls, while Dumith Sanduruwan added 21 runs. Mehidaul Islam was the standout bowler for Bangladesh, taking three wickets for 18 runs in four overs, while Arif Hussain took two wickets for 26 runs in four overs.The guest of honor, UBL General Manager Central Punjab Mohammad Aamir, along with PBCC Chairman Syed Sultan Shah, presented the player of the match award to Mehidaul Islam.In another match held at the Ghani Institute Ground, Nepal defeated Afghanistan by a margin of 108 runs. Afghanistan won the toss and chose to field first. Nepal's batters displayed an excellent performance, scoring 228 runs for the loss of just two wickets in 20 overs. Padam Badila scored an unbeaten 92, while Naresh contributed 72 runs.In response, Afghanistan's team was restricted to 120 runs for nine wickets in 20 overs. Captain Abasin Sailab played well, scoring 53 runs. Nepal's Sunil Magar was the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets for 18 runs. Zahidullah Zardaran, Chairman of the Afghanistan Disabled Board, presented the Player of the Match award to Nepal's Padam Badila.On Tuesday, November 26, Pakistan will face Bangladesh at Bagh-e-Jinnah Ground, while South Africa will play Nepal at the Ghani Institute Cricket Ground.
SQUASH - National Juniors 25 Nov, 2024
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: The second round of the 3rd McDonalds Junior and Women Open Squash Championship 2024 completed at PSF Jahangir Khan Squash Complex, Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) National Coaching Centre Karachi on Monday.Result (Boys’ U13 Round-2): Sohail Adnan (PB) beat Zohaib Khan (KPK) (3-0) 11-0 11-3 11-3Danish Siknadar (KPK) beat Arman Ali (KPK) (3-0) 11-8 11-4 14-12Arbab Fahad (KPK) beat Abdul Rehman Surim (PB) (3-2) 10-12 10-12 14-12 11-8 11-7Raheel Victor (SD) beat Ayan Mehboob (PAF) (3-2) 9-11 9-11 11-7 11-5 11-2 S. Mohammad Hassan (PB) beat Suleman Khan (SD) (3-0) 11-4 11-5 11-1Aziz Ali Naz (KPK) beat Mustafa Abubakar (PB) (3-0) 11-7 11-4 11-5Mohammad Jasim (PB) beat Mohammad Maaz (PB) (3-0) 11-8 14-12 11-6Fawad Khan (KPK) beat Ahmed Safwan Gul (KPK) (3-0) 11-4 11-4 11-9Result (Boys U9):Mohammad Faiz (SD) beat S. Ali Abbas Bukhari (PB) (3-0)11-5 11-6 11-2Abdul Rafay (SD) beat Mohammad Hasnain (SD) (3-0) 11-2 11-0 11-3 Obaidullah (KPK) w/o Mohammad Hamza (SD) Aban Khan (SD) beat Bilawal (SD) (3-0) 11-1 11-1 11-3Mohammad Yousuf (KPK) beat Mohammad Orhan (KPK) (3-1) 9-11 11-5 11-4 11-9Atif Ali Naz (KPK) beat Rahim Raza (SD) (3-0) 11-5 11-5 11-2Mohammad Mursal (SD) beat Jansher Khalid Khan (SD) (3-1) 11-2 11-6 7-11 11-9Mohammad Bin Naseem (SD) beat Mohammad Talha (KPK) (3-0) 11-5 11-5 11-3Result (Women-Round 2):Mahnoor Ali (KPK) beat Syeda Sarah Ali (SD) (3-0) 11-0 11-0 11-3Zohra Abdullah (KPK) beat Fajar Hamid (KPK) (3-0) 11-2 11-2 11-2Nimra Batool (SD) beat Ilsa Imran (SD) (3-2) 12-10 6-11 7-11 11-5 11-4Komal Khan (WAPDA) beat Hiba Imtiaz (KPK) (3-0) 11-6 11-6 11-4Roshan Mehboob (PB) beat Sehrish Ali (KPK) (3-1) 11-13 13-11 11-7 9-5 (conduct match)Umme Kulsom (KPK) beat Damya Khan (SD) (3-1) 11-8 9-11 11-9 11-7Sameera Shahid (SD) beat Vesnavi (SD) (3-0) 11-5 11-6 11-4Anum Mustafa Aziz (SD) beat Naheed Faiz (KPK) (3-0) 11-0 11-5 11-5
TENNIS - Local News 24 Nov, 2024
Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Gun and Country Club Open Tennis Championship will get underway on Monday (November 25, 2024) here at Gun & Country Club tennis courts.According to an official, the competitions will be held in four different categories including Men’s Singles, Ladies’ Singles, Boys’ Under-18 Singles ,and 45+ Seniors Singles.
Blind T20 Cricket World Cup: Sri Lanka and Bangladesh secure victories
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Sri Lanka and Bangladesh secured victories on the second day of the 4th T20 Blind Cricket World Cup, organized by the Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC).At the Ghani Institute Cricket Ground, DHA, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first against Afghanistan. Afghanistan scored 120 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Captain Abasin led the way with 44 runs, including 4 boundaries, while Sharafat contributed a solid 38 runs. Damith Sandaruwan picked up 2 wickets for Sri Lanka. In response, Sri Lanka chased the target comfortably in 12.3 overs with 2 wickets down, marking their second consecutive victory in the tournament. Chandana Deshappriya scored 54, and Damith Sandaruwan remained unbeaten with 49 runs. Sandaruwan was named Player of the Match, with the award presented by Usman Javed, Business Head of Habib Metro, and Syed Sultan Shah, President of the World Blind Cricket Council. Meanwhile at Saeed Sports City, Bangladesh defeated Nepal by 67 runs. Batting first, Bangladesh posted a total of 179 runs in 20 overs, with captain Arif Hussain smashing 54 runs, including 6 boundaries, and Mohammad Salman adding 34 runs. Nepal, in reply, managed 112 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs. Bharat Dhapa was top-scorer for Nepal with 31 runs. Arif Hussain was declared Player of the Match for his outstanding performance. On Monday, November 25, Sri Lanka will face Bangladesh at Bagh-e-Jinnah Ground, while Afghanistan will compete against Nepal at Ghani Institute Cricket Ground.
TABLE TENNIS - Int News 24 Nov, 2024
Islamabad (Sports Desk): An incredible week in Fukuoka ends with Wang Manyu reigning as queen in a seven-game thriller and Wang Chuqin securing his third straight WTT Finals crown.WTT Finals Fukuoka 2024 has brought the curtain down on an exhilarating season of world-class table tennis. With thousands of fans filling the Infinity ∞ Arena in Fukuoka, the energy and excitement have been off the charts. From shocking upsets to career-defining performances, this week has showcased the very best of the sport. The Women’s Singles final was a nail-biter, as Wang Manyu (CHN) edged compatriot Chen Xingtong (CHN) in an epic 4-3 battle (13-11, 9-11, 4-11, 11-5, 5-11, 11-8, 11-5). With both players competing in their first WTT Finals title match, the stakes were sky-high. Wang struck first in a marathon opening game, narrowly taking it 13-11. Chen responded with relentless aggression, claiming the next two games. But just when it seemed momentum was slipping away, Wang rediscovered her rhythm, unleashing blistering raw speed to dominate the fourth game. In the decider, Wang's mental fortitude and tactical adaptability shone through. With Chen throwing everything she had into the rallies, Wang absorbed the pressure and turned the tide with calculated aggression. As the final ball dropped, Wang roared in triumph, clinching her third WTT Series singles title of the season and solidifying her status as one of the game’s brightest stars. In a highly anticipated showdown, the king is back as Wang Chuqin (CHN) overwhelmed local hero Tomokazu Harimoto (JPN) in a commanding 4-0 victory (11-2, 11-8, 11-7, 11-5), winning three consecutive WTT Finals titles.Wang wasted no time asserting his dominance, storming to a 10-0 lead in the opening game, silencing the home crowd while his traveling supporters cheered him on. Harimoto, in his third WTT Finals title match, tried to mount a response by mixing in tactical variations, including his signature backhand serve. While the adjustments helped him claw back some points, Wang’s precision and power proved unassailable. Every rally was a showcase of Wang’s unmatched ability to turn defence into offence, leaving Harimoto reacting rather than dictating. From blistering forehands to his trademark banana backhand, Wang kept the Japanese star on the back foot throughout the match.
Jordan Cox ruled out of the Test series against New Zealand
Islamabad (Sports Desk): England Men's batter-wicketkeeper, Jordan Cox, has been ruled out from the upcoming Test series against New Zealand after sustaining a fractured right thumb during a net session in Queenstown.The Essex player, poised to make his Test debut in Christchurch next week as a stand-in for Jamie Smith (on paternity leave), suffered the injury ahead of play on day two of the two-day tour match against the New Zealand Prime Minister’s XI at Sir John Davies Oval. In Cox’s absence, Surrey’s Ollie Pope stepped in as wicketkeeper for the final day of the warm-up fixture.England Men’s Head Coach, Brendon McCullum, said: “I’m gutted for Jordan (Cox). He has been shaping up nicely, both with the bat and gloves, since we got to New Zealand. That’s sport, and unfortunately, these things happen. We will get around him and look after him. He is resilient, and his time will come at some point in the future.”
SPORTS NEWS - School News 24 Nov, 2024
Sports Bulletin ReportTAXILA: The St. Paul Schools held their annual Sports Gala 2024, as the Nasir Mahmood Baloch, former Manager Health Safety Environment Department POF graced the ceremony as a chief guest.The chief guest appreciated the efforts of the Pakistan Youth League in promoting positive activities Kanwal Hayat, Kiran Hayat, Abid Hussain, Iffat Rauf,Paster Rizwan Shazad, Ghulam Jaffar, Amjad Khan, Arshad Keyani, Irfan Hayat, Jameel Akhtar ,Taqi Shah ,Naheed Afrooz, Zaibi Abid ,Tamkanat Rauf , School administration and others grace the occasion.
BADMINTON - National 23 Nov, 2024
KARACHI (PR): Ali Asif has won the title of the Iqbal Day Celebration Badminton Tournament after beating Mohammad Bilal in final here at National Coaching Center, Pakistan Sports Board, as the event was organized by Youth Sports Organization (YSO).Results:Men's Doubles Winner: Ahmed Zia and Usama MalickMen's Doubles Runners Up: Hamza and Ali AsifMen's Singles Winner: Ali AsifMen's Singles Runners up: Mohammad Bilal from Rahim Yar KhanWomen's Doubles Winner: Abiya and Najma GayasWomen's Doubles Runners up: Tanzila and ZehrsWomen's Singles Winner: Abiya KhanWomen's Singles Runners up: Hani Aqeel.
T10: Morrisville Samp Army clinch victory in last-over thriller
Sports Bulletin ReportAbu Dubai (UAE): The 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 which is being played at the Zayed Cricket Stadium unveiled another nail-biting contest between Morrisville Samp Army and UP Nawabs. The Samp Army clinched a win by 3 runs after defending a target of 101 against the Nawabs.UP Nawabs needed 11 runs from the final over of the innings but some phenomenal bowling from Amir Hamza who returned with bowling figures of 2/9 in two overs helped Morrisville Samp Army steal away a win.Batting first, the Samp Army managed to put 100/7 in 10 overs on the board. Opener Sharjeel Khan top-scored with 37 off 23 while Pakistan's Imad Wasim chipped in with a late surge and struck 15* off 6 to take his side to the 100-run mark.Binura Fernando who hails from Sri Lanka and England pacer Tymal Mills picked up two wickets each for their side.Later, the Nawabs were off to a perfect start as Dawid Malan and Rahmanullah Gurbaz stitched a stand of 61 runs for the first wicket. While Malan departed for 15 off 13, Gurbaz continued his form with the bat. But the UP team lost the plot in the final two overs of the innings and only managed to gather 14 runs. Gurbaz remained unbeaten at 60 off 32 but the side was eventually restricted to 97/3.Bowlers hand New York Strikers easy win:The New York Strikers took away a convincing win by 7 wickets against Bangla Tigers in the second encounter of the day. Batting first, the Tigers didn't really get the start they needed and were eventually restricted to 66/8 in 10 overs.Akeal Hosein, Reece Topley, Mohammad Amir scalped two wickets each while Sunil Narine and Matheesha Pathirana picked up one apiece.Later, the Strikers chased down the target in just 6 overs. Donovan Ferreira (wk) struck 21* off 9 and returned as the top-scorer for the side.
