Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD:-Defending champion Shabbir Iqbal from capital city Islamabad has won the 48th Pakistan Open Golf Championship 2022 with the score of 14 under par after playing over 72 holes that concluded at Karachi Golf Club (KGC) on Sunday. According to available information, top national golfer Shabbir Iqbal finished the 4th day with 14 under par to claim victory. He received Rs. 1119000 along with a beautiful trophy. Ahmed Baig from Pakistan Air Force (PAF) grabbed second position with 10 under par score and pocketed Rs. 710250 as award money. Matloob Ahmed of LGG got the third position with five under par. Waheed Baloch of Karachi Golf Club who maintained lead during first two days managed to reaching a gross of four under on final day ranking to 4th position. In the senior professionals’ category, Nisar Hussain topped with three over par while Mohammad Akram of Gym with six over par was spotted on second place. Mohammad Saqib of LGG was ahead with two over par while Nabeel Khan of of Airmen Golf Club was following Saqib with ten over par in the Junior Professionals’ category. Lt Gen (R) Mian Hilal Hussain, Federal Secretary Ministry of Defense Pakistan and President Pakistan Golf Federation distributed the prizes amongst the top players. Speaking at the occasion, General Hilal said: New talent in Golf is emerging in our country. Golf is getting equally popular amongst women and children. Out of 52 golf courses in Pakistan 14 are of international standards. Annually 140million rupees are being distributed in year-long Golf events across Pakistan. Chief Guest of the occasion, Governor Sindh Imran Ismail said “We need to support emerging golfers. Golf should be made assessable to play for everyone.” Chief Executive Officer of United Marine Agencies – Sohail Shams sponsored the Championship. Sohail congratulated the winners and KGC in organizing country’s major golf championship. Tournament Director Col Zahid Iqbal said: “We are thankful to AlMighty Allah for providing such a beautiful golf course in city. Hats off to the KGC management and team.” The golfers from all over Pakistan relished playing at the well-maintained greens of Karachi Golf Club. Leading Golfers from all over Pakistan appreciated the quality of course-way and enjoyed playing in Karachi’s pleasant weather and clear visibility.

Sports Bulletin LAHORE:-Bilal Asim and Haider Ali Rizwan set to meet in Under-16 Boys’ Event of the ongoing Millat Tractor Junior National Tennis Championship after winning their respective semifinals at Punjab Tennis Academy Bagh-e-Jinnah Lahore on Sunday. In the first semifinal of the Boys’ Under-16, Bilal Asim out classed Ahtesham Humayun in straight sets 2-0 at the match score of 6-2 and 6-0 while in the second semifinal Haider Ali Rizwan was leadin 1-0 by winning the first set at 6-0 against Sheheryar Anees and was ahead 2-0 in the second set. At this occasion an injury forced Sheheryar to quit the game. Results: Boys’ Under-16 (Semifinals): Bilal Asim beat Ahtesham Humayun 6-2, 6-0 Haider Ali Rizwan beat Sheheryar Anees 6-0, 2-0 Rtd Boys’ Under-14 (Quarter Finals): Ahtesham Humayun beat Mohammad Mustafa 6-1, 6-1 Ameer Mazari beat Eesa Fahad 6-0, 6-1 Husnain Ali Rizwan beat Mohammad Sohaan Noor 6-0, 6-0 Abu Bakar Talha beat Harris Bajwa 6-0, 6-0 Girls’ Under-18 (Quarter Finals): Zahra Suleman beat Laiba Iqbal Khan 6-1, 6-0 Ashtafila Arif beat Aqsa Akram 6-0, 6-0 Noori Saad beat Fajar Masood 6-0, 6-4 Boys / Girls Under-12 (Pre-Quarterfinals): Hajra Suhail beat Bismel Zia 5-4(3), 4-2 Eesa Fahad beat Inam Bari 5-3, 5-3 Umar Jawad beat Mohammad Abdullah Mubeen 4-0, 4-0 Abdur Rehman beat Mansab Ali Qudasi 4-0, 4-0 Hamza Ali Rizwan beat Eesa Bilal 4-1, 4-2 Zohaib Afzal Malik beat Eesha Rabi 4-0, 4-0 Abu Bakar Talha beat Aalay Husnain 4-0, 4-0.

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD (January 30, 2022):-India will host 3rd Twenty 20 World Blind Cricket Cup this year in November 2022 in the different cities, this decision was made in the 23rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of World Blind Cricket that held virtually through video link due to the Pandemic of COVID-19. Syed Sultan Shah the President of World Blind Cricket Ltd presided over the meeting and the representatives from 10 full member countries comprising Australia, England, New Zealand, West Indies, South Africa, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal attended it. World Blind Cricket Ltd has awarded the hosting rights of T-20 World Cup Cricket of the Blind to India. The 3rd edition of this format will take place in the month of November 2022 in the different cities of the India. World Blind Cricket also agreed to participate in the World Blind Games to be organized by International Blind Sports Association (IBSA) from 18th to 27th of August 2023 at Birmingham, United Kingdom. Cricket for the Blind Cricket is being added for the first time in World Blind games. Pakistan blind cricket team will participate in it.

Abdullah Asjad ISLAMABAD:-Ahmed Asjad has won the single title of ITC Twin City Tennis Tournament after thrashing Mian Bilal in a well contested three sets final, as the match lasted two hours and thirty minutes at Islamabad Tennis Complex G-6 Islamabad on Sunday. The final score-line was 6-7(7), 6-3 and 10-4. Hamza Asim took the title of Under 16 event by eliminating Abdullah Mohammad. Ali Zain, a promising youngster, claimed the title of Under 14 event by winning the match against Haziq Asim. Abdul Wasay, an upcoming player and grandson of Fazal e Subhan clinched the title of Under 12 by displaying quality tennis in the final against Orhan Sohail 8-4. Ayesha Masood out classed Amir Masood in the final of the Under 10 event. Tariq Murtaza Chairman/President Islamabad Tennis Association (ITA) graced the occasion as chief guest and distributed the prizes among the winners. Arif Qureshi Secretary ITA and a large number of tennis fans witnessed the final matches. Tariq Murtaza congratulated ITC management specially Kamran Khalil tournament director and Fazal e Subhan Director ITC for organizing the event in a professional manner. He also thanked Madam Khadeja Laghri for sponsoring this prestigious league and said that her valuable support will help to promote the tennis activities in the region. Results: Open Category (Men / Women Mix): Semifinal: Mian Bilal Bt Jabir Ali 8-5; Ahmed Asjad By HamzaAsim 8-3; Final Result: Ahmed Asjad Bt Mian Bilal 6-7(7), 6-3, 10-4 (super tie break) Under 12 Semifinals: Orhan Sohail Bt Hamza Ahmed 8-5; Abdul  Wasay By Uzair Maqsood 6-0; Final: Abdul Wasay Bt Orhan Sohail 8-4; Under 10 Final: Ayesha Masood Bt  Amir Masood 6-4 Under 16 Semifinals: Hamza Asim Bt Ali Zain 8-1; Abdullah Mohammad Bt Hamza Hussain 6-4; Final: Hamza Asim Bt Abdullah Mohammad 8-1; Under 14 (Boys/Girls) Semifinal: Ali Zain Bt Fahad Eessa 6-0; Haziq Asim Bt Hamza 6-2; Final: Ali Zain Bt Haziq Hamza 8-1.

SPORTS BULLETIN Lausanne, Switzerland:-The final FIH Women’s World Cup Spain and Netherlands 2022 qualification place available from the Women’s Pan Am Cup 2022 was decided over a 60 minute period in which Canada and USA slogged away at each other, trying to break down each other’s well-organised and determined defences. There was so much resting on this bronze medal match. Aside from bragging rights and a medal at this prestigious continental event, it was also the final chance for the teams to claim a qualification spot at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup, Spain and Netherlands 2022. Both Canada and USA had been left feeling deflated after they had lost semi-finals to Argentina and Chile respectively. This was about which team could pick itself back up most effectively. The pressure on the players showed as neither side seemed prepared to take many risks in the opening stages. The majority of the first quarter saw the teams testing each other and probing for gaps in the defence. Then, with just seconds left before the whistle, Amanda Woodcroft – who hadn’t featured in the semi-final – slotted home from a penalty corner to give Canada the lead. In the second quarter, the USA showed their usual relentless work rate as they tried to get back on terms with Canada but Canada’s defence was solid and the USA had to beware counterattacks, as Canada continued to drive forwards at every opportunity. Brienne Stairs and Elise Wong were particularly active as they worked to get behind the USA defence. With time counting down for USA, Erin Matson began to make her presence felt. Her dizzying skills won her team four consecutive penalty corners in the final minutes of the third quarter but a combination of ill-worked routines and the excellence of goalkeeper Rowan Harris saw the efforts come to nothing. The final quarter continued in the same manner. Matson, Rose Hope and Ashley Sessa were showing their class as they skipped into the Canada circle but the Wolfpack was not going to relinquish a chance to go the World Cup easily. Led by captain Natalie Sourisseau, Canada dug deep, defending heroically and walked away from the pitch with a bronze medal and a ticket to the World cup for the first time since 1994. Speaking after the match, a delighted Rowan Harris said: ’I am so just proud of this group. To pull this off. I am super excited. I think the way we pulled together as a team was really good and it is a quality that we will hold onto as we go forward. This is a really good feeling’ Captain Natalie Sourisseau was emotional as she paid tribute to her team ‘I have so many emotions. This team has been through so much. For example, they couldn’t train for five weeks before the tournament because of the weather. The team hasn’t qualified in 28 years and it feels pretty special to have done that. Our job was to concentrate on this tournament and the qualification. Now we will plan the next steps.’ Amanda Woodcroft, who scored the winning goal, said: ‘It [the goal] was a team effort and I just happened to be in the right place to put it in the net. Holey-Moley did we work hard today and I am so proud of everyone.’

Bipin Dani Bhutan's Mikyo Dorji became the first player from his nation to register for the IPL player auction. The 22year-old right-handed batsman, who occasionally bowls medium pacer has registered his name for the IPL auction on 21st January and is now waiting for his fate. Speaking exclusively over the telephone from Bhutan on Saturday, he said, "Obviously I am over the moon because it is the biggest cricket league in the world and it is every cricketer's dream to play in this league. Having the thought of being selected and part of a team itself gives me goosebumps but lets see how things go.....". The players, however, will not lose sleep, if not picked. "To be very honest there is a very little chance that I will be picked because as I said it's the biggest league so the competition is very high but registering my name itself is something very big for Bhutan cricket and myself". "In case I don’t get picked this time then I’m sure in the near future I will be", he added. "Mikyo Dorji is a talented cricketer and we selected him as soon as we saw him in the first phase. To be honest, his father introduced him to this game. He progressed in Darjeeling, where he did his schooling", D.S Gurung, the Bhutan Cricket Council Board CEO said.  Mikyo Dorji is a power hitter, who is also good at goalkeeping, volleyball, basketball and cricket. He chose cricket because he sees a future in it". "He is a person with a strong determination and he believes that he can make it at any level if given the opportunity. For him, hard work and dedication are the most important things to succeed, “CEO added. Today he lives in the southern part of Bhutan, mainly to play cricket and keep his shape. Dreams will come true for Bhutan Cricket and also for Mikyo, if he is shortlisted.

Sports Bulletin ISLAMABAD:-India set up an ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2022 Super League semi-final clash with Australia after knocking out defending champions Bangladesh. In a repeat of the 2020 Final, India bowled first and dismissed the Tigers for 111 at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua and Barbuda before their batters chased down the modest target for the loss of five wickets. On a day where bowling first proved decisive, Ireland beat Zimbabwe by eight wickets to seal their path through to the Plate Final, where they will face United Arab Emirates. Toss proves vital as India power through India have a remarkably strong record in ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup quarter-finals, with this their seventh win in nine matches – and they had their bowlers to thank. India batted first in each of their Group B matches but this time their bowlers had the chance to set the tone after they won the toss. Deciding to field proved a masterstroke and Ravi Kumar ripped through the top order. The 18-year-old had taken just one wicket in the tournament but finished with figures of three for 14 from seven overs here, as he dismissed the top three Bangladesh batters to leave the defending champions on 14 for three. Bangladesh struggled to get a foothold in the match and slipped to 56 for seven, before Meherob Hasan came in and hit six boundaries in a crucial 30. However, just two other Bangladesh batters reached double figures and they were eventually all out for 111. India hoped for a comfortable run chase but they got off to a bad start when Bangladesh bowler Tanzim Hasan Sakib removed opener Harnoor Singh for a duck. Angkrish Raghuvanshi (44) and Shaik Rasheed (26) put on 70 for the second wicket to seemingly secure victory, but Bangladesh threatened a late comeback. Ripon Mondol had Raghuvanshi caught at cover point and then returned two overs later to remove Rasheed, caught behind. New batter Siddarth Yadav then became Ripon’s third wicket when he was caught at cover to leave India on 82 for four. Captain Yash Dhull came to the crease and hit four boundaries to calm the nerves, around Ripon dismissing Raj Bawa to take his final figures to four for 31, before Kaushal Tambe heaved a six into the stands to seal victory with 115 balls remaining. Huge stand sends Ireland through Jack Dickson and Tim Tector put on a batting masterclass with a 159-run partnership and Muzamil Sherzad took five wickets as Ireland comfortably beat Zimbabwe by eight wickets to reach the Plate Final. Zimbabwe won the toss in Port of Spain and elected to bat but they made a slow start, with Matthew Welch run out for a nine-ball duck and captain Emmanuel Bawa trapped lbw by Matthew Humphreys for four. Steven Saul (24) and Brian Bennett (37) put on 52 for the third wicket before Saul was clean bowled by Humphrey, while Bennett became the first of Sherzad’s victims eight overs later. David Bennett hit three boundaries in his 35 but he had little support down the order, as Zimbabwe were eventually dismissed for 166 in 48.4 overs. Sherzad was the pick of the Ireland bowlers, taking his tournament wicket tally to 13 with five for 20. Zimbabwe made an equally strong start with the ball, as Mcgini Dube had Nathan McGuire caught in just the third over for six.  Joshua Cox then followed McGuire back to the pavilion as he was trapped lbw by Tendekai Mataranyika for a duck but Ireland quickly settled down. But Dickson and skipper Tector quickly developed a partnership and they went on to see Ireland over the line, with Dickson finishing 78 not out and Tector 76 not out in an unbeaten third-wicket stand of 159.

Abdullah Asjad RAWALPINDI:-A squad of 2 players and 1 official will visit Dubai, United Arabs Emirates (UAE) to participate in the World Archery Para Championship 2022, scheduled to be taken place Dubai February 21 to 27, 2022. According to an official, duo of guys including Tanveer Ahmed and Waleed Aziz along with their coach Mohammad Ijaz will represent Pakistan in the World Archery Para Championship. Regarding the preparations, the final phase of training camp will be held from Monday 1-15 February 2022 at Shahbaz Sharif Sports Complex Rawalpindi.

Sports Bulletin LAHORE:-Bilal Asim, Farman Shakeel, Haider Ali Rizwan and Uzair Khan have won their quarterfinals after defeating their respective rivals in the Boy’s Under-18 Category of the Millat Tractors Junior National Tennis Championship 2022 at Punjab Tennis Academy Bagh e Jinnah Lahore on Saturday. Results: Boys Under-18 (Quarter Finals): Bilal Asim beat Husnain Ali 6-0, 6-0 Farman Shakeel beat Sheheryar Anees 6-3, 6-1 Haider Ali Rizwan beat Shahzaib Zahid 6-2, 6-2 Uzair Khan beat Zaeem Ghafoor 6-1, 6-1 Boys Under-16 (Quarter Finals): Bilal Asim beat Hanzala Anwar 6-0, 6-3 Ahtesham Humayun beat Shahzaib Zahid 6-3, 6-0 Haider Ali Rizwan beat Husnain Ali Rizwan 6-4, 6-3 Sheheryar Anees beat Asad Zaman 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 Boys Under-14 (1st Round): Eesa Fahad beat Mohammad Ayyan Umer 4-0, 4-0 Mohannad Mustafa beat Aalay Husnain 5-3, 2-4, 5-3 Abu Bakart Talha beat Hamza Ali Rizwan 3-5, 4-2, 4-1  Mohammad Sohaan Noor beat Abdur Rehman 4-2, 5-3 Boys / Girls Under-12 (1st Round): Munsab Ali Qudassi beat Zain Shafi 4-0, 4-0 Eesa Bilal beat Romail Shahid 4-2, 4-0 Bismel Zia beat Zainoor Mudassar 4-0, 4-1 Aalay Husnain beat Musa Umar 4-0, 4-0 Boys Under-18 Doubles (Quarter Finals): Farman Shakeel & Hassan Ali beat Sheheryar Anees & Asad Zaman 6-1, 6-2 Ali Talha & Uzair Khan beat Zaeem Ghafoor & Mohammad Sohaan Noor 6-0, 6-1.

Aamir Ali Janjua DUBAI:- Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor has been banned from all cricket for three and a half years after he accepted breaching four charges of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code and, separately, one charge of the ICC Anti-Doping Code. Taylor admitted to being in breach of the following provisions of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code: Article 2.4.2 – Failing to disclose (without unnecessary delay) the receipt of any gift, payment, hospitality or other benefit that (a) the participant knew or should have known was given to them to procure a breach of the Code or (b) that was made or given in circumstances that could bring the participant or the sport of cricket into disrepute. Article 2.4.3 - Failing to disclose to the ACU (without unnecessary delay) receipt of gifts/hospitality with a value of US$750 or more regardless of the circumstances in which they were given. Article 2.4.4 – Failing to disclose to the ACU (without unnecessary delay) full details of the approach received to engage in corrupt conduct under the Code including in relation to Zimbabwe’s then upcoming series against Sri Lanka and/or Bangladesh. Article 2.4.7 – obstructing or delaying an ACU investigation, including concealing, tampering with or destroying any documentation or other information that may be relevant to that investigation and / or that may be evidence of or may lead to the discovery of evidence of corrupt conduct under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. Mr Taylor chose to admit the charges under the provisions of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code and agreed a sanction with the ICC in lieu of an Anti-Corruption Tribunal hearing. His violation under the ICC Anti-Doping Code, which is separate and independent of the anti-corruption charges, resulted from an In-Competition test conducted on 8 September 2021 following Zimbabwe’s match against Ireland.  Mr Taylor tested positive for the stimulant Benzoylecognine, a cocaine metabolite, which is specified as a Substance of Abuse under the Code. Taylor has accepted a one-month period of ineligibility for the violation under Article 2.1 – the minimum allowed under the Code. Mr Taylor’s period of ineligibility was reduced to one month because he was able to establish that he had ingested the substance out of competition, that it was unrelated to sport performance, and because he is currently undergoing a rehabilitation treatment programme. This one-month suspension will run concurrently with the suspension of three and a half years under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. Mr Taylor will be free to resume his involvement in the game on 28 July 2025. Alex Marshall, ICC General Manager – Integrity Unit, said: “Brendan is a former international captain who represented Zimbabwe for 17 years. Over such a long career, he participated in numerous anti-corruption and anti-doping education sessions and knew exactly what his obligations were under the ICC Anti-Corruption and Anti-Doping Codes. “It is disappointing that a player of his experience chose not to fulfil those obligations, however he has accepted all charges, which has been reflected in the sanction. I would echo Brendan’s message to other players to report approaches as soon as they happen so any corrupt activity can be disrupted at the earliest possible opportunity. We wish Brendan well in his rehabilitation.”