Lahore (Sports News): More than 1,000 elite MMA fighters from over 70 countries are gathering in Tbilisi, Georgia, for the prestigious IMMAF World Championships, taking place from November 1 to 7. Pakistan has sent a formidable seven-member national contingent, representing the country’s diverse sporting talent from Karachi, Lahore, Rawalakot, Poonch and Hunza in Gilgit-Baltistan.The squad includes Shayan Mehdi (Karachi – Strawweight 52.2kg), Shams Ur Rehman (Karachi – Bantamweight 61.2kg), Syed M Qaim Abass (Lahore – Super Lightweight 74.8kg), Saria Khan (Rawalakot/Poonch – Atomweight 47.6kg), Maliha Ali (Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan Featherweight 65.8kg), Manisha Ali (Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan – Lightweight 70.3kg) and Hamood Ali Wajid (Lahore – Junior Super Lightweight 74.8kg). 

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE: The 10th Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Tennis Championship 2026 officially got underway on Sunday at the Sports Board Punjab Tennis Academy, Nishtar Park, Lahore.The national-level championship is being organised by the Punjab Lawn Tennis Association with the objective of providing a competitive platform to emerging and established tennis players from across the country. The event is expected to witness exciting and highly competitive matches, featuring talented young players as well as experienced senior players competing in various age-group and senior categories.The championship holds special significance as it commemorates the services and contributions of the late Sheheryar Malik towards the promotion and development of tennis in Pakistan. Continuing this annual sporting tradition reflects the commitment of the Punjab Lawn Tennis Association to strengthening the country's tennis structure, encouraging young talent, and providing promising players with opportunities to showcase their abilities at the national level.The formal opening ceremony of the championship will be held on November 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Sports Board Punjab Tennis Academy, Nishtar Park, Lahore. Dr. Asif Tufail, Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Punjab, and Mr. Fazal-ur-Rehman, Member Planning and Development Board, Punjab, will grace the occasion as chief guests and formally inaugurate the championship.Meanwhile, the qualifying rounds of men’s singles took place on the opening day. In the men’s singles first qualifying round, Asad Ullah beat Abdul Wajid 6-2, Abdullah Zeeshan beat Nouman 6-4, Rayn Noor Malik beat Ahsan Razzaq 6-2, Aliyan Ali beat Abdullah Anjum 6-2, M Junaid beat M Aqib Omer 6-2, Aalay Husnain beat Arsam Saleem 6-0, Khurram Imtiaz beat Ahmad Khan 6-1, M Mohsin Hassan beat M Ibraheem 6-0, Omer Babar beat Dr. Idrees Leghari 6-2 and Ahmad Raza beat Usman 6-0.In the men’s singles second qualifying round, Asad Ullah beat Abdullah Zeeshan 6-1, Ibrahim Ahmad beat Rayn Noor Malik 6-1, M Waleed beat Mirza Taimoor 6-0, M Junaid beat Kashif Ansari 6-1, Haider Ahmad beat Aalay Hussain 6-4, Khurram Imtiaz beat Furqan Abid 6-0, Shamoon Jutt beat Arsalan Abid 6-0, Omer Babar beat Mohsin Hassan 6-3, M Shawal Azeem beat Atta Rabbi 7-5, Ismail Ahmad beat Haider Fareed 6-0, Mubeen Akram beat Faizan Haider 6-4 and Kamran Khan beat Hassan Kamran 6-4. In the men’s singles third round, Omer Babar beat Shahmoon Jutt 6-0, Ahmad Raza beat Ismail Ahmad 6-0, Kamran Khan beat Mubeen Akram 6-3, Asad Ullah beat Ibrahim Ahmad 6-0, M Waleed beat Aliyan Ali 6-3, Khurram Imtiaz beat Abubakar 6-3.

Faisalabad (Sports Reporter): Pace-bowling all-rounder Ayesha Rehman was the key for Tuba Hassan-led Champions as she starred in their 14-run win over Incredibles in the fourth match of the PCB Women’s Super-3 T20 Tournament at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad on Sunday. Champions posted 143-8 in the allotted 20 overs with Ayesha top-scoring with 35 not out. In turn, Incredibles were bowled out for 129 in 19.5 overs with only Syeda Aroob Shah putting up a fight with a quickfire 32. Ayesha also picked up the first and last wicket of the innings returning 2-18 in 3.5 overs. Champions opted to bat and their opening batters Komal Khan (24, 20b, 4x4s) and Shawaal Zulfiqar (17, 11b, 2x4s, 1x6) gave a decent start with a 41-run stand. Incredibles’ spin-bowling trio of Anosha Nasir, Umm-e-Hani and Aroob then started to cut through Champions’ batting line-up as they slipped to 79-5. Najiha Alvi (28, 31b, 2x4s) and Saira Jabeen (23, 18b, 2x4s, 1x6) then put in an effort to take their team out of danger which worked. It was a crucial 44-run stand between Najiha and no.9 Ayesha that propelled Champions to a winning score. Ayesha struck four fours and one six in the 16 balls she faced during her unbeaten stay at the crease. For Incredibles, Anosha picked up 3-16 in four overs, Hani 2-29 in four and Aroob 1-18 in as many overs. In pursuit of the 144-run target, Incredibles’ top five batters stuttered with Gull Feroza scoring 33 off 39 balls, Omaima Sohail (17, 14b, 2x4s) and Samiya Afsar (12, 12b, 2x4s) departing after getting starts. Aroob, batting at no.6, showcased her hitting prowess by striking two fours and as many sixes in her 17-ball 32, which threatened the Champions but they managed to reign in the Incredibles, taking six for 45 towards the latter stage. Ayesha, Tayyaba Imdad and Tania Saeed picked up two wickets each. Scores in brief Champions 143-8, 20 overs (Ayesha Rehman 35 not out, Najiha Alvi 28, Komal Khan 24, Saira Jabeen 23; Anosha Nasir 3-16, Umm-e-Hani 2-29) Incredibles 129 all out, 19.5 overs (Gull Feroza 33, Syeda Aroob Shah 32; Tayyaba Imdad 2-18, Ayesha Rehman 2-18, Tania Saeed 2-18)Player of the match – Ayesha Rehman (Champions) 

Dubai (PR): The Afghanistan Cricket Board, in partnership with its official partner, announced that the APL T20 Players’ Draft will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 2:30 PM at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel, UAE.The leadership roles of all participating teams were announced last week, marking an important step in preparations for the upcoming edition of the APL T20. The Players’ Draft will now bring together team representatives, officials, players and other key stakeholders for one of the tournament’s major pre-event activities.Approximately 1,500 Afghan and international players registered for the APL T20 across the Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver and Emerging categories. Following the evaluation and shortlisting process, 462 players have been selected for inclusion in the draft pool and will be presented to the participating teams during the draft ceremony.The event will provide teams with the opportunity to build their squads by selecting players from the available categories in accordance with the tournament’s draft regulations.

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD: The main draw matches of the J-60 Bard Foundation Junior World Tennis Championships will kick off on Monday (November 2) at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad.The championships feature a total of 58 players, including 36 boys and 22 girls, from 14 countries, Russia, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Serbia, Australia, Spain, Canada, Belarus, Sweden and Pakistan.Results: Boys' Singles (Qualifying Final Round):Yupei Liang(CHN) bt Adnan Afzal (AUS) 6-0,6-1; Bo Han Yang (CHN) bt Moazzam Babar Khan(PAK) 6-1,6-0; Muhammad Shayan (PAK) w/o M.Umair Ali (CAN) ; Vukasin Pavlovic (SRB) w/o Udayjot Singh (IND) Main Draw matches will commence tomorrow, 2nd November 2026 at 10:00am

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE: Diamond Paints/Imperial emerged victorious in a thrilling final, defeating FG/Din/Sheikhoo 10–8 to lift the prestigious 14th Major General Saeed Uz Zaman Janjua Memorial Polo Cup 2026, at Fortress Stadium, Lahore.The high-profile tournament, organised under the auspices of Lahore Garrison Polo Grounds and sponsored by JS Bank, concluded with an exciting final that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. A large gathering of polo enthusiasts, distinguished guests and families witnessed an enthralling contest, as both sides showcased exceptional horsemanship, tactical discipline and competitive spirit.Diamond Paints/Imperial demonstrated impressive coordination and attacking prowess throughout the encounter, maintaining their advantage during the crucial chukkers to secure a memorable two-goal victory. Leading the charge was Raja Jalal Arslan, who delivered an outstanding performance with six goals, including impressive field efforts and a 60-yard penalty conversion. Bilal Haye and Ibrahim Naveed Sheikh also made valuable contributions, scoring two goals apiece to strengthen their team's position. The victorious side was captained by Mir Shoaib Ahmad.FG/Din/Sheikhoo put up a spirited fight and remained competitive throughout the final. Hamza Mawaz Khan led their scoring effort with five goals, combining skilful field play with successful penalty conversions, while Abbas Mukhtar added three goals. Despite their determined comeback efforts, the runners-up could not overturn Diamond Paints/Imperial's advantage and finished the contest at 8–10.The final was officiated by international umpires Chris Hyde and Andrew Blake Thomas, ensuring the smooth conduct of the high-stakes encounter.The prestigious occasion was attended by several distinguished personalities, including Dr Rashid Latif, Chairman of Rashid Latif University; Brigadier Mukhtiar; Brigadier Badar Uz Zaman, son of the late Major General Saeed Uz Zaman Janjua; and Major Babar Mahboob Awan, Secretary of Lahore Garrison Polo Grounds. Prominent polo players and a large number of spectators also attended the final, adding to the significance and celebratory atmosphere of the occasion.Speaking after the triumph, Diamond Paints/Imperial captain Mir Shoaib Ahmad expressed satisfaction with his team's performance, acknowledging the players' dedication, teamwork and consistent efforts throughout the tournament. He particularly praised Raja Jalal Arslan and Bilal Haye for their exceptional contributions, highlighting their remarkable endurance and commitment in featuring in back-to-back finals over two consecutive weeks.The concluding ceremony brought the tournament to a memorable close, with Club Secretary Major Babar Mahboob Awan extending a special vote of thanks to Brigadier Badar Uz Zaman and his family for honouring the occasion with their presence and for their continued support of polo.Organised as part of the Pakistan Polo Association's official calendar, the 14th edition of the memorial tournament once again celebrated the legacy of Major General Saeed Uz Zaman Janjua while highlighting the competitive spirit, sporting excellence and enduring appeal of polo in Pakistan.

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing a distinctive football identity for Pakistan, with a strong focus on improving players' abilities, mastering the fundamentals of the game and strengthening the domestic football structure.The commitment was highlighted during a press conference held at a local hotel in Islamabad on Sunday morning, following Pakistan's historic participation in the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan.Addressing the media after the team's return, head coach Ehsanullah Khan said the primary objective of participating in the international event was to develop players' abilities, expose them to international football and provide opportunities to compete against teams representing different football cultures.He said the coaching staff had encouraged players to take the field without fear of defeat, express themselves confidently and concentrate on the basic principles of football.According to Ehsanullah Khan, successful football nations have exceptional command over the fundamentals of the game, and Pakistan's preparations were also focused on adopting the same approach. He expressed confidence that consistent efforts to strengthen these foundations could help Pakistan emerge among the leading football nations in the world.The head coach thanked PFF President Syed Mohsin Gilani and the federation for ensuring that young players did not miss this valuable learning opportunity. He also appreciated the support of parents who travelled to Azerbaijan to encourage their children.He further acknowledged the PFF president's personal encouragement of the players and his announcement of an additional cash reward of Rs. 25,000 for each member of the squad.Discussing areas requiring improvement, Ehsanullah Khan identified the practical execution of basic skills and defensive transitions as key aspects that needed further attention. He said addressing these shortcomings would require time, consistent training and more opportunities to participate in competitive football.PFF Technical Director Adeel Rizki said participation in the World Cup provided Pakistan with an important opportunity to assess its capabilities at the international level and understand the gap between the country's football standards and those of other competing nations.He clarified that results were secondary during the campaign, while the main objective was to enhance players' abilities and identify areas requiring further development.Responding to a question about the future of domestic football, Adeel Rizki stressed the need to reorganise the existing structure and establish a systematic development pathway from the grassroots level. He said the federation was focusing on identifying talented players at an early stage, providing them with proper training and ensuring that promising talent was not wasted due to a lack of opportunities.PFF Director Media and Communications Umaid Wasim, responding to a question about government support, said government-operated facilities were available for training activities. He also highlighted the provision of accommodation for participating teams and venues for matches during the domestic U-17 Championship.Sharing his experience of the international event, Pakistan U-15 player Ilhan Khan said he was extremely proud and happy to represent the country. He added that Pakistan performed well against strong opponents, including Jordan, and could have achieved a better position in the tournament by converting important scoring opportunities.Another squad member, Owais, also expressed gratitude to PFF President Syed Mohsin Gilani for his continued support and encouragement throughout the campaign.

Islamabad (faisal): The All Pakistan National Ranking Badminton Tournament 2026 will be held from November 2 to 7 here at Rodham Hall, Pakistan Sports Complex.According to an official of Islamabad Badminton Association (IBA), , the tournament was sanctioned by the Pakistan Badminton Federation (PBF) during its Executive Committee meeting held on 28th July, 2026.Top national male and female players from across Pakistan will compete in various categories including men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles and mix doubles during the 6-day national fixture.The players will earn national ranking points, as this is a valuable platform to showcase their talent and enhance their competitive standards.The tournament will also serve as trials for the selection of the Pakistan Badminton Team for training and participation in the forthcoming 14th South Asian Games 2027, to be hosted by Pakistan, while supporting the Association’s efforts to promote and develop badminton nationwide.The Islamabad Badminton Association warmly welcomes all participating players, teams, officials and technical representatives to Islamabad and wishes them every success in the championship.

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE: Osairm Nasir produced an outstanding performance to emerge as the champion of the 43rd Millat Tractors Governor's Cup Golf Tournament, overturning the overnight standings and leaving his rivals trailing in a memorable finish.Displaying impressive golfing skills, composure and determination, Osairm rose to the occasion when it mattered most, delivering a decisive net score of 67 in the final round to finish with an aggregate net score of 209 and secure the coveted championship trophy. The triumph was particularly special for the young golfer, who comes from a golfing family and carried forward his passion for the sport with an impressive display of talent and consistency.In the net category, Dr Hamza Asif secured the runner-up position with an aggregate score of 211, while Omer Farooq finished third with 215. The final results brought a dramatic shift in the leaderboard, as the overnight leaders were unable to maintain their advantage, paving the way for Osairm's remarkable ascent to the top.In the gross category, Qasim Ali Khan emerged as the leading performer, showcasing excellent control, skill and determination to claim the title with an aggregate score of 216. Mohammed Shoaib secured second place with 219, while Zayd Omer finished third.The prestigious tournament concluded on a high note, providing an exciting finale and celebrating the talent, competitive spirit and sportsmanship of the participating golfers. The closing ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including chief guest Sikandar Mustafa Khan and Salman Siddique, Chairman of Lahore Gymkhana.

Hong Kong (Sports News): Afghanistan delivered an outstanding all-round performance to defeat Australia in the final and lift the title of the Hong Kong International Sixes 2026. Batting first, Australia posted a challenging total of 115 runs in their six-over innings. In response, Afghanistan produced a remarkable batting display to chase down the target and secure a memorable victory.Imran Mir led the charge with a blistering unbeaten 53 off just 14 deliveries, while Farmanullah Safi contributed an unbeaten 27 off seven balls. Skipper Gulbadin Naib also played a crucial role, scoring 17 off just six deliveries to help Afghanistan complete the chase and seal a four-wicket victory.With this triumph, Afghanistan have been crowned champions of the Hong Kong International Sixes 2026.#HK6 | #HongKongSixes2026