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ATHLETICS - Int News 25 Aug, 2023
Budapest, (Hungary): Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 with a massive throw of 86.79 meters in his third attempt in the qualifying rounds of World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest on Friday.The feat also took him to the final of the javelin throw competition at the World Championships, to be held on Sunday. The 26-year-old, who is the Commonwealth Games gold medalist, finished at the top in Group B. Overall he ended second after India’s Neeraj Chopra, who launched his campaign with a monstrous 88.77m throw in Group A. The qualifying mark for the 2024 Paris Olympics was 85.50 meters. The qualifying window commenced on July 1. Arshad’s first attempt was not impressive as he began with a throw, measuring 70.63m. However, he was quite impressive with an 81.53m throw in his second effort.Nadeem shot to stardom when he finished fifth in the Tokyo Olympics. Last year, he ended fifth in the World Championship. But soon afterwards, he creathe history, when in the Commonwealth Games by claiming the gold medal with a huge throw of 90.18 meters at the Alexander Stadium, Birmingham (United Kingdom) that feat also saw him becoming the first South Asian to cross the 90 meters mark. (APP)
FOOTBALL - National 25 Aug, 2023
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The Pakistan Under-16 Football team, set to compete in Bhutan, was bestowed with an honor by Candyland, a valued coalition partner of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) here. The recognition ceremony took place at a local hotel, where the young athletes were celebrated for their dedication and potential. PFF Normalisation Committee Chairman Haroon Malik graced the occasion as chief guest, while other notables present on the occasion were former PFF senior official Col (R) Mujahid Tareen, cricket coach Manzoor Elahi, PCB executive committee member Amir Nawab, Ajmal Sabir, Basalat Mirza from Candyland, players, football lovers and a good number of media persons. Speaking on the occasion, PFF NC Chairman Haroon Malik expressed, "Football possesses the remarkable ability to unite the world. This power of football has gathered immensely talented U-16 players from every nook and cranny of our nation. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Candyland for their remarkable joint initiative. It's heartening to see their dedication not for personal publicity, but purely for the advancement of grassroots football in Pakistan. This will undoubtedly benefit Pakistani football for years to come."Offering guidance to the young football prodigies, Haroon Malik said, “The diligent efforts undertaken by PFF and Candyland to unearth talents like yours are truly commendable. We've identified you as gems, and we are committed to nurturing your potential. Now, you stand as ambassadors of Pakistan, and for the honor of your nation, it's essential to toil with unyielding passion, unwavering dedication, and boundless self-belief. With these qualities, you will undoubtedly soar to great heights."Out of this pool, 50 players were selected for the national U-16 training camp in Abbottabad. As August draws to a close, the team is set to embark on their journey to Bhutan. Comprising 23 players and 7 officials, the Pakistan U-16 football squad, nurtured through dedication and strategic collaboration, stands prepared to make their mark.
CLIMBING - Int News 25 Aug, 2023
Sports Bulletin ReportSeoul (South Korea): The men’s and women’s U20 world champions were decided on day eight of the 2023 IFSC Climbing Youth World Championships in Seoul, South Korea, as Japan’s Sekiguchi Junta finally got his gold and France’s Selma Elhadj Mimoune finished on a high.With the six best climbers advancing from the semi-finals earlier in the day, it was Elhadj Mimoune who showed her strength and skills to top all the four final round boulders in the women’s competition – the only climber to do so.The French athlete started strong by flashing the first two boulders, and doing so also started to create some separation from the field by topping the third. Only Slovenia’s Sara Copar could keep pace.On the final and decisive problem of the day however, Copar could only zone which gave Elhadj Mimoune the opportunity to secure gold with a top, an opportunity she would not pass up.Elhadj Mimoune said: “I am really happy. It’s my last competition in youth and I really wanted to have a good finish to take into the seniors. It was hard to deal with the pressure, there were a lot of tops in semis, a few less in finals, but I told myself that’s the game and let’s play. I’m just super happy.”Copar’s three from three tops was enough to take the silver medal, which was confirmed when she got the zone on the final boulder. It kept her ahead of Spain’s Iziar Martinez Almendros who took bronze with two tops and four zones and added to Copar’s U20 Lead title from earlier in the event.The other finalists all topped one boulder and topped all four with Japan’s Takeuchi Ai finishing in fourth, Italy’s Irina Daziano in fifth and Germany’s Anna Maria Apel in sixth.In the men’s competition, it was fourth time lucky for Sekiguchi as he claimed gold on the final boulder. The Japanese climber was the only finalist to top the problem and with it upgrade his previous bronze and silver Youth Worlds medals to finally stand atop the podium.Sekiguchi said: “It’s really unbelievable. It’s my fourth time of trying to win a Youth Worlds gold and I’ve finally done it, so it’s a real relief. I couldn’t be happier.”Falling just short of gold, Germany’s Yannick Nagel took silver with three tops and three zones – one behind the Japanese winner. He topped all of the first three problems but came unstuck at the final hurdle missing the zone.Joining Sekiguchi and Nagel on the podium was the U20 Lead world champion, Belgium’s Hannes Van Duysen. With two tops and four zones, the Belgian now has a 2023 Boulder bronze to add to his Youth Worlds tally.Also with two tops and four zones, Japan’s Tamiya Eito took more attempts so was just off the podium in fourth. Slovenia’s Lovro Crep was fifth and Spain’s Guillermo Peinado Franganillo was sixth, both topping one boulder.
CNS Squash: Nasir, Farhan, Israr, and Waqar reach in Men’s semifinals
Noor-ul-Ain, Mehwish Ali, Mariam Malik, and Zaynab Khan qualify for women’s semifinalsSports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: Nasir Iqbal (WAPDA), Farhan Mehboob (WAPDA), Israr Ahmed (SNGPL), and Waqar Mehboob (KP) qualified for the men’s semifinals of the 2nd Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) All Pakistan Men & Women Squash Championship 2023 after winning their quarterfinals at Pakistan Navy Roshan Khan Jahangir Khan Squash Complex, Fleet Club, Saddar Karachi on Friday.In the women’s event, Noor ul Ain (WAPDA), Mehwish Ali (WAPDA), Mariam Malik (Army) and Zaynab Khan (Army) confirmed their berths in the semifinals after thrashing their respective opponents in the quarterfinals on Friday. Noor-ul-Ain toiled hard on the court to get-rid-of Saima Shukat 3-2. The final score-line was 8-11, 11-8, 2-11, 11-6, and 11-6, as the match lasted 27 minutes.Result (Men’s Quarterfinals):[1] Nasir Iqbal (WAPDA) beat [6] Mehmood Mehboob (PB) 11-7, 11-3, 11-7 (24 mins) Q2 Farhan Mehboob (WAPDA) beat [7] Khushal Riaz (KP) 11-9, 11-4, 11-5 (23 mins) [8] Israr Ahmed (SNGPL) beat Mohammad Azlan Khawar (PB) 11-9, 11-7, 11-7 (25 mins)[2] Waqar Mehboob (KP) beat Anas Khan (Navy) 9-11, 11-7, 12-10, 13-11 (45 mins)Result (Women’s Quarterfinals):[1] Noor-ul-Ain (WAPDA) beat [7] Saima Shukat (WAPDA) 8-11, 11-8, 2-11, 11-6, 11-6 (27 mins)[3] Mehwish Ali (WAPDA) beat [6] Komal Khan (WAPDA) 11-9, 11-7, 11-7 (20mins)[5]Mariam Malik (Army) beat [4] Roshna Mehboob (PB) 11-5, 11-9, 8-11, 8-11, 11-9 (38 mins)[2] Zaynab Khan (Army) beat [8] Anam Mustafa (Sindh) 11-8, 11-3, 11-2 (13 mins)Tomorrow’s Fixture:[1] Nasir Iqbal (WAPDA) Vs Q2 Farhan Mehboob (WAPDA) at 1240 Hrs[8] Israr Ahmed (SNGPL) Vs [2] Waqar Mehboob (KP) at 1440 HrsWomen’s Semifinals[1] Noor ul Ain (WAPDA) Vs [3] Mehwish Ali (WAPDA) at 1200 Hrs [5] Mariam Malik (Army) Vs [2] Zaynab Khan (Army) at 1400 Hrs
Pakistan beat England by 6 Wickets in IBSA World Blind Games Cricket
Sports Bulletin ReportBirmingham (UK): Pakistan outclassed hosts England by 6 Wickets in IBSA World Blind Games Cricket match on Thursday in Birmingham United Kingdom (UK).In the morning, England won the toss and decided to bat first. Pakistan's bowlers displayed exceptional skills, preventing the English batsmen from finding their rhythm and accumulating runs freely. England's batting lineup was dismantled, leading to their dismissal at a total of 103 runs in 18 overs. Among the top contributors, Luke Sugg managed 25 runs while Matt Dean secured 13 runs. Notably, Shahzaib Haider stood out as the standout bowler, clinching four (4) wickets, supported by Muhammad Shahzeb and Mohsin Khan with two wickets and one wicket respectively.In response, Pakistan efficiently achieved the required target within 9.4 overs, losing four wickets along the way. Nisar Ali shone as the top scorer with an impressive 35 runs off 17 balls, while Matiullah contributed 22 runs. Ed Hossell, Jones, and Ahmed each managed to claim a wicket a piece for the English side.The outcome resulted in Pakistan's triumph by six wickets. This victory marked Pakistan's success in all four league games, positioning them at the forefront of the points table and guaranteeing their spot in the Final. The upcoming eliminator match is anticipated to be between the second-ranked India and the third-ranked team, the latter to be determined following the outcome of the Australia-Bangladesh match. The grand final is scheduled to take place at the prestigious Edgbaston Cricket Stadium on Saturday, August 26th, promising an exciting culmination to the tournament.
CNS All Pakistan Men & Women Squash Championship 2023
Nasir Iqbal, Mehmood Mehboob, Khushal Riaz, Farhan Mehboob, Mohammad Azlan, Israr Ahmed, Anas Khan, and Waqar Mehboob reach in quarterfinalsSports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: Nasir Iqbal (WAPDA), Mehmood Mehboob (PB), Khushal Riaz (KP), Farhan Mehboob (WAPDA), Mohammad Azlan Khawar (PB), Israr Ahmed (SNGPL), Anas Khan (Navy), and Waqar Mehboob (KP) have moved into the quarterfinals of the ongoing 2nd CNS All Pakistan Men & Women Squash Championship 2023 after winning their respective matches here at Pakistan Navy Roshan Khan Jahangir Khan Squash Complex, Fleet Club, Saddar on Thursday. The quarterfinals will be played on Friday at the same venue.Rear Admiral Mohammed Saleem HI (M) Commander Karachi, gracec the opening ceremony as chief guest, as the other present in the ceremony were Commodore Tauqeer Ahmed Khawaja SI(M) Tournament Director and Hokey Olympian Islahuddin Siddique.Result (Men’s Round-I):[1] Nasir Iqbal (WAPDA) beat Q4 Zain Ramzan (PB) 12-10, 12-10, 11-2 (23 mins)[6] Mehmood Mehboob (PB) beat Talha Saeed (Sindh) 11-5, 11-4, 11-7 (26 mins) [7] Khushal Riaz (KP) beat Mohammed Ali W\C (Navy) 8-11, 11-7, 11-8, 2-11, 11-9 (40 mins)Q2 Farhan Mehboob (WAPDA) beat [3] Saddam-ul-Haq (Army) 11-3, 11-4, 11-4 (23 mins)Mohammad Azlan Khawar (PB) beat [4] Bilal Zakir (Army) 11-7, 9-11, 13-11, 8-11, 8-3 (Rt) (45 mins)[8] Israr Ahmed (SNGPL) beat Q1 Abdullah Nawaz ((KP) 11-7, 11-8, 7-11, 11-4 (36 mins)Anas Khan (Navy) beat [5] Tayyab Aslam (SNGPL) 11-6, 6-2 (Rt) (12 mins)[2] Waqar Mehboob (KP) beat Khakan Malik (PB) 11-5, 11-7, 11-4 (26 mins) Result (Women’s Round-I):[1] Noor ul Ain (WAPDA) beat Ilsa Imran (Sindh) 11-1, 11-1, 11-6 (11 mins)[7] Saima Shukat (WAPDA) beat Q2 Sehrish Ali (Sindh) 11-9, 11-6, 9-11, 11-8 (26 mins)[6] Komal Khan (WAPDA) beat Q4 Aina Shaikh (Sindh) 11-8, 11-2, 11-7 (13 mins)[3] Mehwish Ali (WAPDA) beat Mahnoor Ali (Sindh) 12-10, 11-9, 11-7 (21 mins)[4] Roshna Mehboob (PB) beat Q1 Amna Malik (Army) 11-7, 11-5, 12-10 (23 mins)[5]Mariam Malik (Army) beat Sameera Shahid (Navy) 11-2, 11-5, 11-6 (11 mins) [8] Anam Mustafa (Sindh) beat Umme Kulsoom (KP) 11-5, 11-5, 11-4 (15 mins)[2]Zaynab Khan (Army) beat Q3 Sana Bahadar (Army) 11-4, 11-8, 11-9 (17 mins)Friday’s Fixtures (Men’s Event):[1] Nasir Iqbal (WAPDA) Vs [6] Mehmood Mehboob (PB) [7] Khushal Riaz (KP) Vs Q2 Farhan Mehboob (WAPDA)Mohammad Azlan Khawar (PB) Vs [8] Israr Ahmed (SNGPL)Anas Khan (Navy) Vs [2] Waqar Mehboob (KP)Women’s (Quarterfinals):[1] Noor-ul-Ain (WAPDA) Vs [7] Saima Shukat (WAPDA)[6] Komal Khan (WAPDA) Vs [3] Mehwish Ali (WAPDA) [4] Roshna Mehboob (PB) Vs [5] Mariam Malik (Army)[8] Anam Mustafa (Sindh) Vs [2] Zaynab Khan (Army)
Tennis News: PTF finalizes team for Davis Cup Tie against Indonesia
Asiam to lead Pakistan squad, includes Aqeel Khan, Mohammad Shoaib, Mohammad Abid, BarkatullahSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) has finalized the national team for the upcoming Davis Cup Tennis Tie against Indonesia, which will be played next month at Grass Courts of Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) in the premises of Pakistan Sports Complex (PSC).According to an official, Mohammad Shoaib, Mohammad Abid, and Barkatullah became part of the national team after producing acceptable performances in the trials, which were held at Grass Courts of Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) from August 16 to 21, 2023. Tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Pakistan number one Aqeel Khan were exempted from trials. Aisam will be playing captain of the Pakistan team.As many as seven players including Mohammad Shoaib, Mohammad Abid, Yousaf Khalil, Mudassir Murtaza, Barkatullah, Abdullah Adnan and Heera Ashiq took part in the trials, as per PTF National Ranking while USA-based Mujtaba Ali Khan was given a Presidential Wildcard. After an exciting and tough competition, Mohammad Shoaib, Mohammad Abid and Barkatullah have been selected for the Pakistan team.The training Camp for the Davis Cup tie will start on September 1, 2023 at the same venue. PTF Executive Committee after consulting with Davis Cup Captain Aisam ul Haq Qureshi decided that the former Davis Cup player Mushaf Zia shall be the team coach, and along with the captain, will oversee the training camp as well.Names of selected Pakistan team:Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi (Playing Captain), Aqeel Khan, Mohammad Shoaib, Mohammad Abid, Barkatullah
Former Test cricketer, Henry Olonga apologizes to Heath Streak
BIPIN DANIFormer Zimbabwe fast bowler Henry Olonga was believed to be the first one to have unintentionally spreaded the death news of Heath Streak, However, the 48-year-old has denied being instrumental in the fiasco and has named the middle order batter Sean Williams for this confusion. Olonga also shared the screenshot of the Whatsapp chats between Sean Williams and Pommie Mbangwa, where the death news first surfaced. Speaking exclusively over the telephone from Australia, where Olonga resides, he said, "My tweet got more traction. I issued my various retractions and apologies to Heath". Explaining the sequence of the confusion, he says, "It is complicated and although I could share some personal intimate correspondence between the Streaks, I shall limit it to what is simple. We all heard it is imminent. So I know how grave things are"."I was even asked along with others touched by his life to provide a eulogy so that Heath can see them while he is here, which I did. Then someone else published on Twitter that it had actually happened. Gave a RIP tribute basically. Someone currently who is playing in the CPL and who is very close to Heath. He then deleted the tweet many hours later. A Facebook page announced it. Zimbabwean and Rhodesian sportsmen I think. I did check with two other former players who confirmed it. We were all obviously mistaken"."I did ask the family but got no response from them or another former teammate. It was late at night as I am in Aus. By then a few others had posted about it so I then did a tribute with pictures and the rest as they say is history. I had a somewhat higher traction than the others. Mid afternoon Streaky replies to my enquiry of his well being and gets in touch to correct the story. I amend all my posts and here we are. It has been a sad day as I really did think we lost him so try processing that with what we have now. Of course no malice intended and it grew a life of its own"."Heath and I are on good terms. It just went a little crazy. Of course I have apologised", Olonga concluded.
Hockey5s Asia Cup: Salalah to host men’s and women’s fixture 2023
Pakistan to take part in only men’s event, 11 teams to fight for top honourSports Bulletin ReportLausanne (Switzerland): The best Hockey5s teams (men and women) from Asia will go head-to-head in Salalah, Oman, for the opportunity to be crowned the inaugural Asian Hockey5s Champions, with the final three spots (per gender) for the FIH Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024 also up for grabs!The event will feature both men’s and women’s competition. Bangladesh, Hong Kong China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Malaysia and Oman will compete in both men’s and women’s events. Additionally, Chinese Taipei and Thailand will compete in the women’s event that will feature 10 teams, while Afghanistan, Kazakhstan and Pakistan will play in just the men’s competition, which will see 11 teams participate.The women’s competition will begin on 25 August and run until 28 August. The men’s event will begin right after, running from 29 August to 2 September. The event will feature a new format that will see teams split into two pools, i.e., the Elite Pool and the Challenger Pool.In the women’s competition, India, Malaysia, Japan and Thailand will be placed in the Elite pool. Hong Kong China, Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Iran and Oman will go into the Challenger pool. After the teams complete their pool matches, crossover matches will be played amongst the bottom two teams of the elite pool and the top two teams in the challenger pool. The winners of the crossovers will then take on the top two teams from the elite pool in the semi-finals. The losing semi-finalists will play in the bronze medal match, where the winner, along with the two finalists will qualify for the inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024.In the men’s competition, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan, Oman and Bangladesh will be placed in the Elite pool. Hong Kong China, Indonesia, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan and Iran will compete in the Challenger pool. After the teams complete their pool matches, the first crossover matches will be played amongst the bottom two teams of the elite pool and the top two teams in the challenger pool. The winners of these two contests will play in the second phase of crossover matches, against the teams in third and fourth place of the elite pool.Finally the two top finishers of the elite pool will take on the winners of the second crossovers in the semi-finals. The losing semi-finalists will play in the bronze medal match, where the winner, along with the two finalists will qualify for the inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024.The inaugural edition of the FIH Hockey5s World Cup 2024 will be played in Muscat, Oman from 24-31 January 2024, with 16 teams competing in both men’s and women’s tournaments.In the women’s competition Namibia, South Africa and Zambia (Africa), USA, Uruguay and Paraguay (Pan America), Netherlands, Poland and Ukraine (Europe), Australia, New Zealand and Fiji (Oceania) have qualified for the World Cup, alongside hosts Oman. The final three spots will go to the top finishing teams at the Asia Hockey5s World Cup Qualifier.In the men’s competition Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland (Europe), Egypt, Kenya and Nigeria (Africa), USA, Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica (Pan America) and Australia, New Zealand and Fiji (Oceania) have qualified for the World Cup alongside hosts Oman. The final three spots will go to the top finishing teams at the Asia Hockey5s World Cup Qualifier.
CLIMBING - Int News 24 Aug, 2023
Sports Bulletin ReportSeoul (South Korea): History was made at the IFSC Climbing Youth World Championships Seoul 2023 as Julian David claimed the first ever medal for New Zealand winning gold in the U20 men’s Speed competition.David became the first Youth Worlds medallist for his country coming through the qualification and finals on day seven at the Seoul Mountain Climbing & Culture Center as Japan’s Hayashi Karin claimed the women’s title.Finishing fifth in qualification, David started to find his feet in the finals going under six seconds twice. The final race was a more nervy affair as both David and USA’s Micah Feller stumbled, but it was the Kiwi climber who prevailed 9.33 to 9.64.David said: “I can’t believe it. It really came down to performing and putting it down on the day. I’ve lost my voice from all the screaming. It’s just incredible, I’m the champion of the world. It’s just incredible.”By reaching the final, Feller had guaranteed himself a medal, and it was to be a silver and the second step of the podium for the American this time around.In the small final, the beaten semi-finalists squared off for the bronze medal, and it was Great Britain’s Rafe Stokes who overcame Ukraine’s Hryhorii Ilchyshyn to join David and Feller at the medal ceremony.Despite a fall in qualification, Hayashi still went into the finals round in top spot. The Japanese climber then kept her cool throughout the round of eight, quarters and semis before racing Poland’s Maria Szwed for the gold medal.Hayashi tapped the finish pad at 7.92 compared to her rivals 8.67 and was suddenly overcome with emotion as her timer went green to signify her win, and her first Youth Worlds medal.Hayashi said: “I’m so happy. I got a bit emotional when I finished the final race, but they were happy tears. I’m just really happy.”Szwed had to settle for silver, but is yet another women’s polish Speed athlete to add to the long list of seniors for the future.The two climbers battling it out for bronze were USA’s Callie Close and Ukraine’s Daria Tkachova. Yet again it was the Ukrainian climber who just missed out on an U20 podium as Close triumphed 9.07 to 10.28.
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