Sports Bulletin ReportHouston, Texas (USA): Korean squash lad Joo Young Na toppled defending champions Mohammad Hamza Khan from Pakistan 3-2 in the quarterfinal of the World Junior Squash Championship 2024 in a historical fixture here at Houston Squash Club, Texas, United States of America.The [9/16] seed had already made history at Houston Squash Club by becoming the first player from his country to reach the quarter-finals after a victory over compatriot Seojin Oh, but against Khan went one better with a spectacular performance.Na started his match brilliantly against Khan, who last year ended Pakistan’s 37-year-wait for the title, pinning the No.2 seed in the back corners and drawing errors from his fellow 18-year-old to race into a 2-0 lead. The expected Khan response finally came in game three as the reigning champion began to settle and find his marks, with Khan taking the game 11-7 and then levelling with a comfortable 11-3 win in game four.Despite momentum seeming to be behind Khan, Na regathered his composure fantastically in game five, outmaneuvering the tiring Khan and steadily building up an increasingly unassailable-looking lead, which proved the case as, despite a late surge from Khan, Na was able to hold out to record an 11-5 victory to see out the match.Bawa showed impressive determination and composure in his semi-final win over Low, fighting back from three match balls down to become the first Indian to reach the last four since Kush Kumar in 2014, with the Indian collapsing to the ground after the win as the realisation of his achievement sank in.Incredibly, Bawa wasn’t the only player to mount a thrilling comeback from three match balls down, with [3/4] seed Nadien Elhammamy doing the same against Indian [5/8] seed Anahat Singh in the women’s draw.Elhammamy who five days ago celebrated her 17th birthday, started well against the 16-year-old, opening up a 2-0 lead as she defended Singh’s attacking game well. The Indian came back hard in game three, though, reducing the deficit with an 11-5 win in game three and a hard-fought 12-10 victory in game four.Singh appeared to have completed the comeback when she went 10-8 up in the fifth game, only for Elhammamy to dig in spectacularly to force a tie break. Singh earned another match ball at 11-10 but once again was denied by the Egyptian, with Elhammamy storming on to clinch the game 13-11 and the match 3-2.Results (Women’s Quarterfinals):[1] Amina Orfi (EGY) beat [5/8] Nour Megahed (EGY) 3-0: 11-6, 11-5, 11-5 (22m)[3/4] Nadien Elhammamy (EGY) beat [5/8] Anahat Singh (IND) 3-2: 11-8, 11-9, 5-11, 10-12, 13-11 (65m)[3/4] Caroline Fouts (USA) beat [5/8] Jana Swaify (EGY) 3-0: 11-9, 11-2, 12-10 (32m)[2] Fayrouz Aboelkheir (EGY) beat [5/8] Riya Navani (USA) 3-0: 11-7, 11-6, 11-6 (26m)Results (Men's Quarterfinals):[1] Mohamad Zakaria (EGY) beat Abdullah Nawaz (PAK) 3-0: 11-3, 11-2, 11-3 (31m)Shaurya Bawa (IND) beat Low Wa Sern (MAS) 3-2: 2-11, 11-4, 10-12, 11-8, 12-10 (79m)[9/16] Harith Danial (MAS) beat [9/16] AbdAllah Eissa (ENG) 3-0: 11-6, 11-9, 11-6 (33m)[9/16] Joo Young Na (KOR) beat [2] Hamza Khan (PAK) 3-2: 11-9, 11-9, 7-11, 3-11, 11-5 (66m).

Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF) revealed that PGF would stage as many as 22 national golf events during the next five months in different cities of the country, said an official of PFG in a press release here on Monday.According to an official of PFG, the federation has finalized the calendar for the second half of 2024, showcasing an exciting lineup of 22 national golf events. This ambitious schedule is set to bring together golfers from across the country, highlighting Pakistan’s growing stature in the golfing world and the federation’s commitment to the sport’s development.Top-ranking professional, and amateur events including the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Open Golf Championship, Independence Day Cup Open, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Open Golf Championship, Punjab Open Golf Championship, Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Open Golf Championship, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) Open Golf Championship, and Sindh Open Golf Championship will be played during five months.President PGF Qazi Mohammad Ikram Ahmed said: “This calendar reflects our dedication to promoting golf at all levels in Pakistan. We aim to provide ample opportunities for our golfers to showcase their skills and gain valuable experience.”Event Schedule:August 8, 2024: CNS Open, KarachiAugust 15, 2024: Sindh Jinnah Tour, KarachiAugust 22, 2024: Independent Day Cup KarachiSeptember 5, 2024: Sindh Ladies Amateur, KarachiSeptember 19, 2024: COAS Open, RawalpindiSeptember 26, 2024: Nur Khan Memorial Open, PeshawarOctober 3, 2024: CNS Amateur, LahoreOctober 3, 2024: FGA Ladies Amateur, IslamabadOctober 17, 2024: Corps Comd Open, GujranwalaOctober 24, 2024: KPK Amateur Championship, PeshawarOctober 31, 2024: Garrison Open, LahoreOctober 31, 2024: CNS Amateur Margalla, IslamabadNovember 7, 2024: Royal Palm Team Trophy, LahoreNovember 7, 2024: Major General Shahid Hamid Open, MultanNovember 14, 2024: Punjab Open, LahoreNovember 21, 2024: Chairman WAPDA AmateurNovember 28, 2024: CAS Open, KarachiDecember 4, 2024: CJCSC Open, KarachiDecember 5, 2024: KPGA Ladies Amateur Soni Wali Cup, PeshawarDecember 5, 2024: Governor Cup Amateur, LahoreDecember 12, 2024: Sindh Open, KarachiDecember 26, 2024: Quaid-e-Azam Amateur, Lahore.

Sports Bulletin ReportHouston, Texas (USA): A duo of Pakistani squash lads, Defending champion Mohammad Hamza Khan, and Abdullah Nawaz stormed into the quarterfinals of the ongoing WSF World Junior Squash Championship after beating their respective opponents here at Houston Squash Club, Texas United States of America (USA) on July 14, 2024.Malaysia's Harith Danial upset the odds on day three of the WSF World Junior Squash Championships with a sublime performance as he beat [3/4] seed Juan Torres of Colombia. Torres went into the match heavily favoured, but struggled to break down the [9/16] seed in the opener, with Danial finding his range well and fending off Torres' attacks to take the first game 11-4. The Colombian fought back impressively in the second game to level with an 11-7 win, only to be blown away 11-2 in game three as Danial regained the lead. There was no let up from the 18-year-old in game four, with Danial covering every inch of court and targeting the back well as he came back from 4-6 down to clinch the match in four games with an 11-7 victory. Joining Danial and Eissa in upsetting the odds was Pakistan's Abdullah Nawaz, who battled back from a game down to shock Egyptian [5/8] seed Omar Azzam. There was also a moment of history made when Republic of Korea's Joo Young Na overcame compatriot Seojin Oh to become his country's first ever representative in a WSF World Junior Championship quarter-final.In the women's draw, it was a more comfortable affair for the favourites, with every match going to seedings. In a fiery encounter, [5/8] seed Nour Megahed overcame a spirited challenge from Hong Kong, China's [9/16] seed Ena Kwong to record an 11-2, 9-11, 12-10, 11-6 victory. USA's Riya Navani, too, was pushed hard, with the [5/8] seed digging in after falling behind to [9/16 seed] Thanusaa Uthrian, eventually recording a 3-11, 11-7, 11-8, 11-9 win to earn a match with No.2 seed Fayrouz Aboelkheir, who decimated French [9/16] seed Lauren Baltayan 11-2, 11-3, 11-2.Joining Navani in the last eight is US compatriot and [3/4] seed Caroline Fouts. The 18-year-old, who has looked dominant so far in Houston, was in excellent form once again as she cruised past Malaysian [9/16] seed Whitney Wilson to maintain her her record of not dropping any games.Results (Women's Pre-Quarterfinals):[1] Amina Orfi (EGY) beat Malika Elkaraksy (EGY) 3-1: 11-2, 11-1, 11-5[5/8] Nour Megahed (EGY) beat [9/16] Kwong Ena (HKG) 3-1: 11-2, 9-11, 12-10, 11-6[5/8] Anahat Singh (IND) beat [9/16] Akari Midorikawa (JPN) 3-0: 11-6, 13-11, 11-2[3/4] Nadien Elhammamy (EGY) beat Dixon Hill (USA) 3-0: 11-1, 11-5, 11-5[3/4] Caroline Fouts (USA) beat [9/16] Whitney Isabelle (MAS) 3-0: 11-7, 11-3, 11-4[5/8] Jana Swaify (EGY) beat [9/16] Amelie Haworth (ENG) 3-0: 11-5, 11-7, 11-9[5/8] Riya Navani (USA) beat [9/16] Thanusaa Uthrian (MAS) 3-1: 3-11, 11-7, 11-8, 11-9[2] Fayrouz Aboelkheir (EGY) beat [9/16] Lauren Baltayan (FRA) 3-0: 11-2, 11-3, 11-2Women's Quarterfinals Fixtures:[1] Amina Orfi (EGY) v [5/8] Nour Megahed (EGY)[3/4] Nadien Elhammamy (EGY) v [5/8] Anahat Singh (IND)[3/4] Caroline Fouts (USA) v [5/8] Jana Swaify (EGY)[2] Fayrouz Aboelkheir (EGY) v [5/8] Riya Navani (USA)Results (Men's Pre-Quarterfinals):[1] Mohamed Zakaria (EGY) beat [9/16] Zane Patel (USA) 3-0: 11-7, 11-3, 11-2Abdullah Nawaz (PAK) beat [5/8] Omar Azzam (EGY) 3-1: 8-11, 11-9, 11-8, 12-10Shaurya Bawa (IND) beat Segundo Portabales (ARG) 3-1: 11-9, 5-11, 11-5, 13-11Low Wa Sern (MAS) beat Adham Roshdy (EGY) 3-1: 11-9, 11-6, 8-11, 12-10[9/16] Harith Danial (MAS) beat [3/4] Juan Torres (COL) 3-1: 11-4, 7-11, 11-2, 11-7[9/16] AbdAllah Eissa (ENG) beat [5/8] Javier Romo (ECU) 3-0: 11-9, 11-9, 13-11[9/16] Jooyoung Na (KOR) beat Seojin Oh (KOR) 3-0: 11-9, 11-2, 11-3[2] Mohammad Hamza Khan (PAK) beat [9/16] Marwan Assal (EGY) 3-1: 11-6, 11-8, 10-12, 11-7Men's QuarterFinals Fixtures:[1] Mohamed Zakaria (EGY) v Abdullah Nawaz (PAK)Low Wa Sern (MAS) v Shaurya Bawa (IND)[9/16] Harith Danial (MAS) v [9/16] AbdAllah Eissa (ENG)[2] Hamza Khan (PAK) v [9/16] Joo Young Na (KOR).

Sameer Ahmed KayaniEdgbaston (England): India Champions defeated Pakistan Champions by 5 wickets in the final of the World Championship of Legends 2024 at Edgbaston on Saturday (July 13). The Yuvraj Singh-led side showcased their dominance in the competition and secured the coveted title in a match that went down to the wire as two teams fought hard.Pakistan Champions, opting to bat first after winning the toss, posted a competitive total of 156 for 6 in their 20 overs. Kamran Akmal (24 off 19) and Maqsood (21 off 12) gave the team a solid start, but regular wickets kept the scoring in check.The standout performer was Shoaib Malik, who scored a crucial 41 off 23 balls, anchoring the innings. Captain Younis Khan failed to make a mark as he was clean bowled by Irfan Pathan for 7. The middle-order collapsed and Misbah-ul-Haq was retired hurt after a brisk 18, late contributions from Sohail Tanvir (19* off 9) ensured Pakistan reached a respectable score.Indian bowlers, led by Anureet Singh who clinched three wickets with support from Vinay Kumar, Pawan Negi and Irfan Pathan (one wicket each) were instrumental in containing Pakistan's batting lineup.In response, India Champions started their run chase with intent. Despite losing Robin Uthappa (10) early, Ambati Rayudu's explosive 50 off 30 balls set the foundation for the chase for the Men in Blue.Suresh Raina too departed cheaply for 4 in the same over, helping Pakistan make a comeback. But a strong partnership between Rayudu and Gurkeerat Singh Maan (34 off 33) kept India on track.With captain Yuvraj Singh (15*) and Irfan Pathan (5*) at the crease, India sealed the win, finishing at 159 for 5 in 19.1 overs, much to the delight of their fans.Pakistan's bowlers, despite their best efforts, couldn't halt India's march towards the target. Aamer Yamin was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3-0-29-2, supported by Sohail Tanvir and Sohail Khan, who took one wicket each.Brief Scores:Pakistan Champions: 156/6 in 20 overs (Shoaib Malik 41, Kamran Akmal 24; Anureet Singh 2/43)India Champions: 159/5 in 19.1 overs (Ambati Rayudu 50, Gurkeerat Singh Mann 34, Yusuf Pathan 30; Aamer Yamin 2/29)

Mohammad Hamza, Abdullah, Mohammad Huzaifa register victories in the first round Sports Bulletin ReportHouston (USA): Besides defending champion Mohammad Hamza, Abdullah, and Mohammad Huzaifa moved into the second round of the WSF World Juniors Squash Championsip 2024 after thrashing their respective opponents in the first round matches here at Houston Squash Club, Texas, United States of America (USA).Second seed Mohammad Hamza Khan toiled hard on the court to overcome qualifier English lad Dylam Robers in straight games 3-0 in a thrilling three games affair with the score-line of 12-10, 13-11, and 11-7. Mohammad Ammad lost his match against Indian player Shaurya Bawa. The final line was 12-10, 11-3, 11-9.Results (Pakistan Matches):Abdullah Nawaz (Pakistan) beat Ren Makin (Japan) 11-6, 11-8, 12-10Mohammad Huzaifa (Pakistan) beat Mohryan Baksh (South Africa) 11-1, 11-1, 11-5Mohammad Hamza Khan (Pakistan) beat Dylan Roberts (England) 12-10, 13-11, 11-7Mohammad Ammad (Pakistan) lost Shaurya Bawa (India) 12-10, 11-3, 11-9.

PVF disburses cash awards among Junior, and Senior players for winning gold, and silver medalsAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Chairman, Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF), Chaudhry Mohammad Yaqoob revealed on Friday that Islamabad would host the first Volleyball League in September/October this year 2024, as PVF needs government support to make the event historical.While addressing a prize distribution ceremony at a local hotel, Mohammad Yaqoob said: “The international volleyball leagues’ season starts at the end of October all over the world, and we want to stage our league before commencing international league events. PVF does not want to create any hurdle for Pakistani spikers, who are part of the international leagues, as we can not pay big sums to national athletes, as compared to leagues’ earning “he added.“National volleyball team is making Pakistan famous in the world. The federation has prepared a plan for coaches including junior and senior players for the whole year, but we have a limited budget, and we need financial support for national team participation in international events for better results. I hope that the federal government will play its role in this regard. The players were awarded with cash prizes for winning the gold, and silver medals.” Federal Secretary Nadeem Irshad Kayani said: “The ministry is taking concrete steps for the development of sports in the country, we will soon organize a conference on sports economy so that sponsors can move ahead to support sports. Our target is the Olympics 2028 and we want to prepare a targeted plan for talented athletes and focus on them if the budget is allotted. Our efforts are to convert the mini stadiums into academies and promote the sports culture. The ministry will play a positive role for the successful organization of the volleyball league in the country to provide all possible support. In the end, the chief guest Secretary for the Ministry of Inter-provincial Coordination (IPC)Nadeem Irshad Kayani disbursed the cash awards among Junior, and Senior players for winning gold, and silver medals respectively in the Central Asian Volleyball (CAV) Under-18 Volleyball Championship, and Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup 2024. Also, Chairman PVF Ch Mohammad Yaqoob, Deputy Director, Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Moahhamd Shahid Islam, Director PSB Mohammad saeed Akhtar and other officials of PVF, and PSB were present.Pakistan Junior Team (Gold medal in CAV Under-18 Championship): Mohammad Yahya, Tayyab Khan, Mohammad Junaid, Mohammad Anas, Jabran Khan, Mohammad Hasan, Muhtad Ali Shah, Mohammad Arfan, Jameel Junaid, Abubakar, Talal Ahmed, Khizar HayatPakistan Senior Team (Silver Medal in AVC Challenge Cup): Usman Faryad Ali, Afaq Khan, Muard Jehan (Captain), Faqir-ud-Din, Nasir Ali, Mohammad Yaseen, Mohammad Kashif Naveed, Waleed Khan, Abdul Zaheer, Ali Haider, Mohammad Hammad, Musawar Khan, Murad Khan, Aimal Khan.

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced the schedule of the National Women’s Football Club Championship 2024, as this premier women’s football event will feature initial rounds in four cities: Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, and Quetta from July 21 to July 26, 2024. According to an official of PFF, three teams including TWK FC, Real Lahore WFC, and Young Rising Stars FC will compete in Lahore. Four teams, Balochistan WFC, Quetta Women FC, Hazara Quetta Women FC, and Hazara United FC, will play against eachother in Quetta.In Islamabad, six teams will vie for the final round. Legacy WFC, Gilgit WFC, and Smurfs WFC will be in Group A while Group B will consist of Highlanders WFC, Strikers WFC, and Nawansher United FC.The championship's final round will take place in Islamabad from August 1 to August 10, 2024. The top teams from 8 groups will compete for the coveted title. The semi-final is scheduled for August 8 and the final will be held on August 10 at Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad.Karachi will host 13 teams, divided into four groups.Group A: Karachi United FC, MUK WFC, Young Muslim FCGroup B: Karachi City WFC, Mohsen Gillani WFC, Jahangir MemorialGroup C: Dya WFC, Overseas WFC, Baloch Muhammadan WFCGroup D: Jafa WFC, Karachi Women FC, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto WFC, Hazara Girls FC

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The month-long Ali Embroidery High Performance Tennis Training Camp has successfully concluded at the Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore. The closing ceremony was graced by former hockey legend and Olympian Shahbaz Senior as the chief guest, alongside notable guests Hafiz Umair Nadeem Butt, Chief Financial Officer of Ali Embroidery Mills, Mohammad Ramzan Sajid, Manager Finance & Accounts, former Davis Cupper Rashid Malik (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz), former international hockey players Ch Khalid Rasool, Naseem Ahmad, former PTF Secretary Col (R) Asif Dar, Waqar Nisar, as well as tennis players and their families. The camp featured top tennis players from various age groups, who were trained and polished under the expert guidance of Rashid Malik, serving as camp commandant. His team included former national tennis player Asif Feroze, former Junior Davis Cup player and Pakistan junior No. 1 Ahmad Babar, and national player Imran Bhatti. During the ceremony, Shahbaz Senior shared his admiration for Rashid Malik, saying, "Rashid Malik is a great asset for Pakistan tennis, having dedicated the last 30 years to the sport. His passion and dedication have kept tennis alive in the province. We need such active coaches and organizers in hockey as well, as it can surely help revive the national game in our country." Addressing a query about the revival of hockey, Shahbaz said: "The revival of hockey is a long-term process requiring full financial support from the government and corporate sector, and at least five years to set Pakistan hockey on the right track. PHF Secretary Rana Mujahid is making sincere efforts in this regard, and we fully support him in reviving hockey in Pakistan." Rashid Malik expressed his gratitude to Tariq Zaman, CEO of Ali Embroidery Mills, for sponsoring the camp. "I am grateful to Tariq Zaman for sponsoring this High Performance Tennis Training Camp for the third consecutive year. This camp will benefit the top players of Punjab in the long run and they, in return, will earn national and international accolades for their province and country." 

Sports Bulletin ReportHouston (USA): Finally the D-day has come, as the Texas city Houston will be honoured to host the WSF World Junior Squash Championships, which will commence on Friday (July 12, 2024 here at Houston Squash Club in Texas, United States of America (USA).The world’s best junior talents get their bids to be crowned world champion in different age categories. Mohammad Hamza Khan will defend his Under-19 title. As many as 150 matches taking place on day one in the Lone Star State. Action starts with the first rounds in the morning, with the second rounds taking place in the afternoon.The first players to step foot on the brand new all-glass show court will be Canada’s Samuel Boulanger and Malta's Lijana Sultana and France's Ines Guyot at 10:20. The seeded players enter the draw in the afternoon, with men’s top seed Mohamad Zakaria playing on the all-glass court at 16:20, women’s top seed and defending champion Amina Orfi playing on the same court at 17:00 and defending men’s champion and No.2 seed Hamza Khan playing on the three-glass-walled court at 19:00.

Capsey hits unbeaten 67 as England Women seal IT20 series against New ZealandSports Bulletin ReportCenterbury (England): Alice Capsey hit an unbeaten 67 as England Women clinched a close win over New Zealand in the third Vitality IT20 to seal the series at The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury.Nat Sciver-Brunt captained the side, winning the toss and choosing to bowl. The White Ferns made a strong start, before Sophie Ecclestone removed Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr in her first over. Sophie Ecclestone took 4-25 while Lauren Filer (2-17) and Sarah Glenn (1-14) also impressed.Skipper Sophie Devine top-scored with an unbeaten 58 in the tourist’s 141-8. Capsey and Sophia Dunkley hit a combined 66 before Fran Jonas removed Dunkley (35) and Sciver-Brunt (0) in successive balls to leave England 66-3. Capsey, along with Freya Kemp’s 16 off eight balls sealed a six-wicket victory.Women’s One-Day Series:26 June: 1st Women’s One-Day International – Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street – England won by nine wickets30 June: 2nd Women’s One-Day International – New Road, Worcester – England won by eight wickets3 July: 3rd Women’s One-Day International – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol – England won by five wicketsWomen’s IT20 Series:6 July: 1st Women’s IT20 – The Utilita Bowl, Southampton – England won by 59 runs9 July: 2nd Women’s IT20 – The 1st Central County Ground, Hove – England won by 23 runs (DLS method)11 July: 3rd Women’s IT20 – The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence – England won by six wickets13 July: 4th Women’s IT20 – The Kia Oval, London17 July: 5th Women’s IT20 – Lord’s, London.