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Usman Nadeem wins PGF Match Play Golf Championship 2024
Sports Bulletin ReportMULTAN: Usama Nadeem' of Ibex Golf Club has won the title of the Match Play Championship Trophy in the Men's Amateur Category that concluded here at Rumanza Golf & Country Club on Sunday, as the event took place under the banner of the Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF).The championship, which featured top amateurs, senior pro amateurs, and amateur ladies, showcased the finest talent from the National Amateur Golf Championship. Following intense competition through the rounds of 32 and 16, the top four emerged, including semifinalists, runner-ups, and finalists, each vying for victory.In the ladies' category, Tahmina Ahmad of Gymkhana Golf Club displayed exceptional skill and determination, securing the Match Play Golf Championship trophy. Meanwhile, Colonel Faisal Rashid from Gujranwala Golf Club claimed victory in the senior amateur category. The pinnacle of achievement came with Usama Nadeem of Ibex Golf Club, who earned the coveted Match Play Championship trophy in the Men's Amateur Category.
Pakistan beat New Zealand by 9 runs to level T20 Series
Babar Azam (69 runs) and Shaheen (4 for 30) script Pakistan's victory in the fifth T20ISalman KhanLAHORE: Skipper Babar Azam (69 runs) and Shaheen Shah Afridi (4 for 30) guided Pakistan to a 9-run triumph in the fifth and last T20 International to square the tie 2-2 against New Zealand here at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday night. Left-arm pacer Shaheen got the Man of the Match award and Player of the Series. Babar scored a 44-ball 69 to inspire his side to 178 for five and then Shaheen decimated New Zealand's middle-order to return figures of 4-0-30-4 as the tourists were bowled out for 169 with four balls to spare. Twelve months ago, the five-T20I series between the two sides had also ended in a 2-2 stalemate, while New Zealand won the series in their backyard earlier in January this year by 4-1.Babar scored at a strike-rate of nearly 157 and slapped six fours and two sixes until he was the third batter dismissed at the score of 123 in 15 overs. Fakhar Zaman and Shadab Khan continued Babar’s good work by helping Pakistan to collect 55 runs off the last five overs to reach a respectable score of 178 for five.Fakhar ended up with a 33-ball 44 with four fours and a six, while Shadab belted a six and four in a five-ball 15 not out. Usman Khan scored 31 off 24 balls with three fours and six, and added 73 runs for the second wicket with Babar after Saim Ayub had departed in the second over.In turn, New Zealand started off briskly and reached 81 for one in eight overs despite Shaheen sending Tom Blundell back to the pavilion in the first over. At that stage, Usama Mir sprang into action by dismissing Mark Chapman (12, 8b, 1x4) and Tim Seifert (52, 33b, 7x4s, 2x6s) in a space of 16 runs.Shadab Khan dismissed Michael Bracewell, and Imad Wasim had the better of Cole McConchie as New Zealand slipped to 103 for five before Shaheen picked up the scalps of Jimmy Neesham, Zakary Foulkes, and Ish Sohi, leaving New Zealand reeling at 137 for eight.Josh Clarkson and Ben Sears kept New Zealand’s hopes alive in the match when the tourists needed 12 runs off the last over with two wickets standing. However, Sears and last-man William O’Rourke were run-out in the last over bowled by Amir as New Zealand were bowled out for 169 in 19.2 overs to hand Pakistan a nine-run victory.
ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier: Zimbabwe, and Sri Lanka Post wins
Sports Bulletin ReportAbu Dhabi (UAE): Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka women posted victories in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier contests at Tolerance Oval and Zayed Cricket Stadium Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday night.Zimbabwe beat UAE by 8 wickets: The UAE won the toss and opted to bat first, but just as in their tournament opener against Ireland, they failed to fire with the bat. The tournament hosts lost three wickets inside the first six overs, but the innings was steered back on track courtesy of a 52-run, fourth-wicket partnership between Kavisha Edodage (23) and top-scorer, Heena Hotchandani (32 off 33 balls, three fours).Both batters fell in quick succession and after their departure, the UAE’s lower-order struggled to get going in the death overs. Rinitha Ranjith’s much needed 19 off 11 balls (two fours) helped her side pass the 100-run mark.Zimbabwe’s bowlers maintained their discipline with the ball for most of the UAE innings. Josephine Nkomo (player of the match) was the pick of the bowlers with four wickets for 11 runs in four overs. She took wickets both with the new ball and in the death overs with her impressive seam bowling. Audrey Mazvishaya helped maintain their momentum with her own two wickets for 25.Zimbabwe were rarely troubled in their chase. Opener, Sharne Mayers, fell for 13 after a 22-run opening partnership. Wicketkeeper-batter Modester Mupachikwa (22) added 43 runs for the second-wicket with Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano.After Mupachikwa’s dismissal in the 10th over, Mugeri-Tiripano saw her side home in the company of skipper Mary-Anne Musonda who scored an unbeaten 26 off 23 balls (three fours). Mugeri-Tiripano scored a brisk, unbeaten 36 from 26 with the help of four fours. Zimbabwe completed the chase with 27 balls to spare, Suraksha Kotte was the only wicket-taker for UAE.Sri Lanka beat Scotland by 10 wickets: Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to field first and the decision reaped rich rewards as the Scotland’s batters failed to create momentum from the start of their innings. After losing opener Darcey Carter for a duck in the opening over, Scotland kept losing wickets at regular intervals.Player of the match in the win against Thailand, Inoshi Priyadharshani, produced another quality spell. The off-spinner took three wickets in her four overs, conceding a mere 11 runs. Kavisha Dilhari, later named the player of the match, also made life tough for Scotland’s batters with her off-spinners, she took four wickets in 3.2 overs.Lorna Jack top-scored with 24 runs, while captain, Kathryn Bryce, contributed an enterprising 22 off 19 balls (five fours) but failed to make the most of her promising start.In reply, captain Chamari Athapaththu, smashed an unbeaten 59 off 35 balls (10 fours, one six) as Sri Lanka cruised past the target in 10.1 overs. Athapaththu played in her typically aggressive manner as the Scotland bowlers searched but found no answers. The bowlers were also let down by a below-par fielding effort, including dropped chances as Athapaththu played her shots.Athapaththu’s opening partner Vishmi Gunaratne dropped anchor on the other end, her captain leading from the front with some swashbuckling shots. Sri Lanka are now poised for a semi-final spot from Group A with matches against Uganda and USA to follow next week.
FGA golfers steal National Amateur Championship 2024 show
Report: Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Federal Golf Association’s players have stolen the whole show of the 63rd National Amateur Golf Championship by producing a sparking performance, which took place at Margalla Green Golf Club (MGGC) Islamabad. The prestigious golf championship played from April 18 to 21, 2024.Inter-Association (Amateurs): Champion Team FGANames of team members: Wing Commander I N Khokhar (Non-Playing Captain), Ralfe A Raja, Raja Mohammad Israr, Cdre. Imran Rana, Brig Omer EjazInter-Association (Senior Amateurs): Runner-up Team FGANames of team members: Wing Commander I N Khokhar (Non-Playing Captain), Cdr. Rizwan Rashid, Brig. Masood Qureshi, Cdre. Khalid M Amin, Brig Mohammad AslamIndividual Achievements: National Champion (Ralfe A Raja FGA)National Senior Champion Cdr. Rizwan Rashid FGA ( MGGC)
Qadir Rehman Gul wins Qatar Classical Junior Squash Championship
Pakistani player outclasses Mohammad Changanin from Iran in straight sets 3-0 in finalSports DeskISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Qadir Rehman Gul won the gold medal by defeating Iranian player Mohammad Changanin in straight sets 3-0 in the Under-19 final of the Qatar Classical Junior Squash Championship. The final score-line was 12-10, 11-6, 11-8.In the Under-11 category, Fahad Faheem of Pakistan claimed the third position. In the match played for the third position, Fahid Faheem won by 3-1 with the score-line of 11-3, 12-10, 7-11, 11-4.
FOOTBALL - Clubs & Schools 27 Apr, 2024
Sports DeskPESHAWAR: The Peshawar District Football League concluded with Bagh Gulzar Football Club emerging as champions after a thrilling final match against Sufyan Football Club. The event, graced by esteemed guests including Deputy Commissioner Swabi Mohammad Ali Shah, SSP Niaz Muhammad Khan Yousafzai, and District Football Association Secretary Shakeelur Rehman Tofan, saw players from various registered clubs showcasing their talent at the Zarubi Football Ground.In a fiercely contested final held yesterday, Bagh Gulzar Club secured victory over their rivals, Sufyan Football Club, with a scoreline of 3-1. Addressing the closing ceremony, Shakilur Rahman Tofan, Secretary General of the District Swabi Football Association, expressed their commitment to collaborate with the Pakistan Federation and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Football Association to elevate the status of football in Swabi.Tofan pledged to provide essential equipment such as balls and bags to players to enhance their performance, emphasizing the abundance of talent in Swabi. He stressed the need to level the playing field by bringing local clubs on par with those in Peshawar, Punjab, and other cities across the country. Tofan also urged the Deputy Commissioner Swabi to extend support to football players in the region.
UAE beat Oman by 55 runs in final to qualify for the 2025 Asia Cup
Sports Bulletin Report Dubai (UAE): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) cricket team qualified for the 2025 Asia Cup, a tournament they will participate in after nine long years, following a 55-run win over Oman in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup final.Their victory was backed by stupendous performances from skipper Mohammad Waseem as well as young batter Alishan Sharafu before pacer Junaid Siddique, in the company of Aayan Afzal Khan, led the bowling attack to help UAE win the final comfortably. Mohammad Waseem scored a blistering 56-ball-century and was well supported by his opening partner Alishan Sharafu who contributed 34 to their opening stand of 94 runs. After putting up 204 on the board, Junaid Siddique picked up three wickets for 38 runs in his four overs while Aayan Afzal Khan finished with figures of two for 29 to restrict Oman to 149-9 in their 20 overs, as they went on to avenge their defeat to Oman earlier in the tournament.Captain of the UAE team, Mohammad Waseem ended the ACC Premier Cup just nine runs behind his opening partner, leading his team by example. It hasn’t been too long since Waseem lit up the DP World ILT20 2024, where he set the tone at the top for his team, the MI Emirates, who won the championship. The powerful 30-year-old opener has made a habit of taking the attack to the opposition in the Finals of tournaments.
SPORTS NEWS - Int News 26 Apr, 2024
A story of determination and devotion, Alan "S2S" Martinez's early years served as the prelude to his story. The lessons learned from the streets and fields, the dream to aim high, and the spirit of Quilpue all accompanied him as he entered the world of professional wrestling. The story of Alan started in the center of Quilpue, a city tucked away in Chile's bustling Valparaiso area. Before being known to the wrestling rings, he grew up with adventures in an environment where passion and community were ingrained in everything.His family accounts that Alan always found comfort in sports as a young boy means to express his limitless energy and passion for competition. For him, his home ground transformed into majestic stadiums where he experienced success and gained valuable lessons from each encounter. This is when Alan's passion for physical challenges and drive for excellence began. As Alan grew, so did his aspirations. His attention was drawn to the Lucha Libre events that took place nearby, a part of Chilean culture. For young Alan, the masked luchadores were heroes, not merely performers as accounted by his friends and family. As the wrestlers battled each other, he would sit in the seats, his eyes filled with astonishment. Alan had a profound, unconscious bond with this realm, which was legendary in scope. It wasn't an easy route, nevertheless, for Alan to reach the squared circle. He experimented with several endeavors, all of, which served as stepping stones to his ultimate goal. In his quest to discover his place in the world, he experimented with music and arts. He dreams of himself in the ring, the spotlight on him, the crowd's thunderous applause echoing in his ears. These were glimmers of a future he was committed to bring to pass, not simply idle fancies. The luchador's tales and his loved ones' encouragement fed the fire inside of him, making it blaze brightly.
SPORTS NEWS - Futsal 26 Apr, 2024
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: As many as 18 matches were decided from Groups D, E and F on the second day of the PFF Futsal National Cup Phase Five in Legends Arena, Karachi.In the first match of Group D, Karachi United thumped Drive inn FC 6-1. In the second encounter, Karachi City defeated Ignite FC 7-1. The third match was played between Ignite FC and Drive inn FC where Ignite FC remained victorious again 5-3. In the fourth encounter, Karachi City defeated Karachi United by 2-1. In the fifth game, Karachi City thrashed Drive inn FC 5-0. In the last game of Group D, Karachi United beat Ignite FC by 6-1.From Group D, Karachi City FC and Karachi United reached into next stage.In the first match of Group E, Forza FC thumped Diya Mens 5-1. In the second encounter, Bismillah Sports defeated PNEC FC 2-1. The third match was played between Bismillah Sports and Diya Mens where Bismillah Sports remained victorious again 2-0. In the fourth encounter, Forza FC defeated Bismillah Sports by 2-1. In the fifth game, PNEC FC thrashed Diya Mens 3-0. In the last game of Group E, Forza FC beat PNEC FC by 7-1.From Group E, Forza FC and Bismillah Sports reached into next stage.In the first match of Group F, The match between DlD FC and Young Azizabad ended in a draw 2-2. In the second match, Young Azizabad outclassed Falcon United by 9-0. The third match was won by Baloch Mohammadan, 4–3 against the opponent DlD FC. In the fourth match, Baloch Mohammadan beat Falcon United by 7–2. The fifth game between Falcon United and DlD FC was won by DlD FC 3-0. The sixth game between Young Azizabad and Baloch Mohammadan ended in a draw 4-4.From Group F, Young Azizabad and Baloch Mohammadan have qualified for the next stage.
Yuvraj Singh named ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador
Sports Bulletin ReportDubai (UAE): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced India legend Yuvraj Singh as an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador, with just 36 days to go until the pinnacle global event for T20 cricket gets underway.Yuvraj, who famously hit 36 runs in an over during the first ever T20 World Cup in 2007 which he and India ultimately won, will attend a range of exciting World Cup promotional events in the United States in the lead-up to and during the T20 showpiece, including the highly anticipated India versus Pakistan fixture in New York on 9 June.Yuvraj Singh, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2007 champion, said: "Some of my fondest cricketing memories have come from playing at the T20 World Cup, including hitting six sixes in an over, so it’s very exciting to be part of this edition, which is set to be the biggest one yet.“The West Indies is a great place to play cricket with the fans coming to watch creating a vibe that is completely unique to that part of the world, while cricket is also expanding in the USA and I’m excited to be part of that growth through the T20 World Cup.“India’s clash against Pakistan in New York is going to be one of the biggest sporting fixtures in the world this year, so it’s a privilege to be a part of and to witness the best players in the world playing in a new stadium.”Claire Furlong, ICC General Manager - Marketing & Communications, said: “It’s an honour to have Yuvraj as an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Ambassador. His name is synonymous with the T20 World Cup, owning one of the event’s most iconic moments when he became the first player to hit six sixes in a T20 International. He joins Chris Gayle and Usain Bolt as the first ambassadors to be announced, who will each add to the excitement of what will be the biggest T20 World Cup ever.”
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