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CLIMBING - Int News 17 Oct, 2023
Sports Bulletin ReportTorino (Italy): The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) has unfolded the calendar of events for 2024, featuring nine World Cups, and three Paraclimbing World Cup stages, as the opening event will be a first for the IFSC World Cup Series, with the Chinese city of Shanghai organising the inaugural Boulder competition.The first stop will be in Shanghai, scheduled from 16 to 19 May, while the second and conclusive event will be organised in Budapest, Hungary, kicking-off on 20 June and concluding on 23 June – the Olympic Day.Spotlights will then move back to the IFSC World Cup Series 2024, with the event in Innsbruck, Austria, being the final chance for Olympians to compete in both Boulder and Lead at the same event. The lead up to Paris 2024 will be at its peak in July, when two French cities – Chamonix and Briançon – will organise the last two World Cups before the Olympic Games.The Olympic Qualifier Series will award the final set of quota places for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 – surely the most anticipated event of the season – which will open on 26 July and close on 11 August. Sport Climbing competitions are scheduled from 5 to 10 August.The second half of August, as usual, will see the yearly Youth World Championships take place in China. The exact dates and location will be communicated at a later stage.Koper, Slovenia, and Prague, Czech Republic, are going to be the host cities of the two World Cup events organised in September, respectively in the Lead and Boulder disciplines.Finally, for the first time ever, the closing event of the IFSC World Cup Series will see all six season trophies being awarded at the same time. The city of Seoul, South Korea, in fact, will host the ninth and conclusive stage of the Series, with competitions in all three disciplines taking place over a span of five days.Schedule (IFSC World Cup Series 2024):9 to 10 April, IFSC World Cup in Shanghai, China – Boulder;12 to 14 April, IFSC World Cup in Wujiang, China – Lead, Speed;3 to 5 May, IFSC World Cup in Salt Lake City, USA – Boulder, Speed;26 to 30 June, IFSC World Cup in Innsbruck, Austria – Boulder, Lead;12 to 14 July, IFSC World Cup in Chamonix, France – Lead, Speed;17 to 19 July, IFSC World Cup in Briançon, France – Lead, Speed;6 to 7 September, IFSC World Cup in Koper, Slovenia – Lead;20 to 22 September, IFSC World Cup in Prague, Czech Republic – Boulder; and2 to 6 October, IFSC World Cup in Seoul, South Korea – Boulder, Lead, Speed.Coming from one of the most successful seasons in terms of engagement and popularity, the Paraclimbing World Cup Series 2024 will comprise of three events, scheduled in Salt Lake City, Innsbruck, and a still to-be-defined location in France.Schedule (IFSC World Cup Series 2024):IFSC Paraclimbing World Cup in Salt Lake City, USA – dates to be defined;24 to 25 June, IFSC Paraclimbing world Cup in Innsbruck, Austria; andIFSC Paraclimbing World Cup in France – dates and location to be defined.
MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 17 Oct, 2023
463 players from 16 countries participate in the mega martial arts event of the regionSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: As many as 16 countries, including Pakistan, have confirmed their participation in the 5th COMBAXX Asian Open Taekwondo Championship, which will be held at Liaquat Gymnasium of Pakistan Sports Complex, under the auspices of the Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF).According to an official of PTF Mr Najam, the countries include England, Netherlands, Turkey, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Oman, Kazakhstan, Palestine, Nepal, Afghanistan, WT Refugees, Saudi Arabia, Luxembourg, Jordan, Mali, and the host Pakistan will fight for top honour.The registration process of 268 athletes has been completed. Before the mega championship, under the auspices of the Asian Taekwondo Union in collaboration with the PTF, 5-day Kyrugi, and Poomsae education courses will be held from October 27 to 31 at the Islamabad Sports Complex, in which international coaches and managers from different countries including Pakistan will participate.The Asian Taekwondo Union Referees Education Course will be held on October 29 and 30, as well as the education programme of Khyrougi and Poomsae will also be conducted from 27 to 31 October 2023 at Pakistan Sports Board, Islamabad.
OLYMPICS - 17 Oct, 2023
Sports Bulletin ReportMumbai (India): Petra Sörling, President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), has been elected as a Member of the IOC, as the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session held in Mumbai, India.Notably, Petra Sörling is the first President of the ITTF to ascend to the esteemed position of an IOC Member, marking a historic chapter for table tennis. With dedication and unwavering commitment, both President Sörling and the ITTF are poised to actively contribute to the Olympic Movement and the global community. In response to her election, Sörling expressed, “I am deeply humbled and grateful to have been elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee. This is not just an honour but also a significant responsibility that I am ready to embrace. “This is even more momentous as this is the first time for the International Table Tennis Federation to see its President become an IOC Member, making this a historic chapter for our sport as well. As I step into this new role, I am driven by my passion for sport. I grasp the magnitude of this role; I am committed to undertake the responsibilities it brings, and to dedicate myself every day to make a meaningful contribution to the Olympic Movement and our global community. “I want to express my heartfelt thanks to President Thomas Bach, to fellow members of the IOC, the IOC Executive Board, the IOC Members Election Commission, and the table tennis community for their unwavering support. Together, we will work to strengthen the Olympic Movement, promote sustainability, champion diversity, and continue to inspire the next generations with the Olympic values. Let us make the world a better place and foster positive changes with sport.” President Sörling's distinguished career is rich with remarkable achievements and leadership roles. In the realm of table tennis, she achieved a historic milestone in 2021 by becoming ITTF President, making her the first woman to attain this prestigious position. Prior to this, she served as Vice-President of ITTF from 2009 to 2013, before taking on the role of Vice-President Finance from 2013 to 2021. Outside of ITTF, Petra served as the Deputy President and Board Member of the Swedish Table Tennis Association (2003 – 2013), before serving as President of the Swedish TTA (2013-2022). Furthermore, she held the position of Vice-President of the European Table Tennis Union (2007-2009). These roles underscore her profound commitment to advancing the sport of table tennis. Her contributions to the Olympic Movement include participation in the International Olympic Academy (IOA) Young Leader Programme (2002) and her current role as a Member of the IOC Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee (2022-). Beyond table tennis, Sörling contributes her expertise to the Swedish National Olympic Committee (NOC) as a Board Member since 2021. She also serves as an Executive Committee Member of the International Masters Games Association (IMGA) since 2022. In 2023, she added to her portfolio by joining the Board of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Foundation and becoming a Member of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) Council.
National Hockey Championship: Army beat Gilgit Baltistan 13-0
RAWAPINDI (Press Release): Pakistan Army thrashed Gilgit Baltistan 13-0nin the 67th National Hockey Championship, which is in progress at the lt. Gen. Ishfaq Nadeem Hockey Stadium in Rawalpindi, a collaborative effort by the Pakistan Hockey Federation and the Army Welfare Trust. The championship's fifth day witnessed a series of matches where special guests graced each encounter. In the first match, Pakistan Army faced off against Gilgit Baltistan, emerging victorious with a remarkable 13-0 score. Led by Osman's four goals, the Army's strong performance showcased their prowess on the field, while Shafqat and Ahmed Suroor, among others, contributed to the commanding win. The match was supervised by Umpire Asif Ali and Shahzaib, with Rizwan Khan serving as the reserve umpire. The second match saw Sindh A and Rangers engaged in a fierce battle, resulting in a draw of 0-0. Both teams displayed exceptional defense, with the match ending without any goals. The umpires for this match were Amir Hamza and Waqas Butt, with Mohammad Salim as the reserve umpire.In the third match, Balochistan B faced off against Islamabad, securing a victory with a score of 2-1. Madthur from Balochistan B shone bright, scoring both goals, while Adil contributed a goal for Islamabad. The umpires for this match were Wasim and Zahid Hamid, with Irfan Malik serving as the reserve umpire. The fourth match witnessed a clash between Pakistan WAPDA and the Police team. Pakistan WAPDA showcased their supremacy with a convincing 5-1 win, highlighting their excellent teamwork and skill on the field. Aziz and Aleem Bilal led the scoring for Pakistan WAPDA, while Atif Baig scored for the Police team. Umpires Bilal and Fahad supervised this thrilling match, with Abdul Sattar as the reserve umpire.The fifth match pitted Pakistan Customs against Azad Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in a dominant 10-1 victory for Pakistan Customs. Abdul Mannan's hat-trick and contributions from Ghazanfar and Baqar propelled Pakistan Customs to a commanding win. Waqar scored the solitary goal for Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Umpires Asad Abbas and Wajahat officiated the match, with Irfan Tahir as the reserve umpire. Looking ahead, five matches are scheduled for October 17th, promising more intense hockey action and fierce competition. Punjab A will face Pakistan Airforce, Balochistan A will clash with Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan WAPDA will go against Balochistan B, Mardan Petroleum will challenge Punjab B, and Sindh A will compete with Port Qasim in what is sure to be an action-packed day of hockey.
National Hockey: Punjab A, Punjab B, Police, Navy, Port Qasim win matches,
RAWALPINDI (Press Release): The thrilling 67th AWT National Hockey Championship, jointly organized by the Pakistan Hockey Federation and Army Welfare Trust, In progress at the Lt. Gen. Ishfaq Nadeem Hockey Stadium Rawalpindi. The fourth day of this championship witnessed a series of riveting matches.In the first match of the day, Punjab B faced off against Balochistan A. Punjab B emerged victorious, securing a resounding 13-0 victory. Hasan Shahbaz stood out for Punjab B, scoring 4 goals, with Shah Jahan, Amjad Ali, and Danesh adding to the tally. The match was supervised by Irfan Tahir, Fahad Ali Khan, and Rizwan Khan.The second match saw Punjab A clashing with Sindh B. Punjab A emerged triumphant with a score of 8-4 against Sindh B. Ahmad Raza starred for Punjab A, scoring a hat-trick, while Saeed Babar, Yasser Hasim, and Aamer Sahil each contributed a goal. Sindh B's efforts were led by Ishtiaq, Javaid, and Imad, each netting a goal. The match was overseen by Asad Abbas, Mohammad Bilal, and Abdul Sattar.In the third match, Punjab Police went head-to-head against Islamabad. Punjab Police secured a 4-1 victory against Islamabad. Tauseef, Rashid, Atif, and Zahid Khan scored for Punjab Police, while Adil netted the sole goal for Islamabad. The match was officiated by Muhammad Salim Anwar Hussain and Officer Ali Khan.The fourth match of the day was an intense battle between Pakistan Navy and Rangers. Pakistan Navy emerged victorious, defeating Rangers with a score of 4-2. Basharat, Rana Waleed, Haris, and Osman Ali showcased exceptional performance for Pakistan Navy. Dawood scored both goals for Rangers. The match was officiated by umpires Zahid Hameed, Ameer Hamza, and reserve umpire Wasim Abbas.Port Qasim beat KPK 5-1 in the last match of the day at the same venue. On October 16th, five more matches are scheduled, promising more thrilling hockey action for the fans. Pakistan Army will take on Gilgit-Baltistan, Sindh A will face off against Rangers, Islamabad will clash with Balochistan B, Pakistan WAPDA will compete against Police, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir will go head-to-head against Pakistan Customs.
National Hockey Championship: PAF outplay AJK 14-3
Pakistan Air Force, Navy, KPK A, Army, and Customs post victories on Day 3 Abdul Jabbar FaisalRAWALPINDI: Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Pakistan Navy, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) A, Pakistan Army, and Pakistan Customs have won the match on the third day of the 67th National Hockey Championship 2023, which is being played under the banner of Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) in collaboration with Army Welfare Trust (AWF) at Lt. General Nadeem Ashfaq Hockey Stadium, Ayub Park Rawalpindi.On the third day of the championship, Dr. Syed Junaid Ali Shah, the Minister of Sports Sindh, was the special guest. He was warmly welcomed and presented with a bouquet of flowers. The chief guest was introduced to the players and officials.On this occasion, former Provincial Minister of Sindh Women Development and Vice President of Pakistan Hockey Federation Syeda Shehla Raza, Secretary General PHF Haider Hussain, Hockey Legend and Tournament Director Olympian Hanif Khan, Olympian Nasir Ali, Olympian Mossadegh Hussain, Olympian Shakeel Abbasi, Punjab Hockey Association Secretary Lt. Col. R. Asif Naz Khokhar, Ehsan Ulllah International, Olympian Waqas Akbar, Olympian Tariq Aziz, Olympian Umar Bhatta, Olympian Arshad Khan Olympian Rahim Khan, Olympian Mohammad Javed, Rana Shafiq International, Saeed Khan International, Shuja Iqbal Raja Congress. Member PHF, Raja Shahid Iqbal were also present.Pakistan Navy overcome Port Qasim (3-2): Pakistan Navy overcame Port Qasim 3-2 in a well-contested four quarters game. Osman Ali scored 2 goals and Imad scored 1 for Pakistan Navy, while Arif scored the only goal for Port Qasim. Amir Hamza, Zahid Hamid, and Afsar Khan performed the duties of umpires in the first match of the day.KPK A beat Balochistan B (4-0): In the second match, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa defeated Balochistan B 4-0, with Zakria netted the ball twice while Samiullah and Imad scored each 1 goal for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The match was supervised by umpires Wasim Abbas, Erfan Taher, and Asad Abbas.Army outplay Balochistan A (15-0): The third match saw Pakistan Army dominate Balochistan A, securing a 15-0 victory. Osman and Mehran each scored 4 goals, Rahman Ali and Owais Junior scored 2 goals each, while Sarwar Shahbaz and Owais scored 1 goal each. The match was supervised by umpires Wajahat Jangooa, Shahzaib, and Malik Irfan.PAF thrash AJK (14-3): Pakistan Air Force emerged victorious over Azad Jammu and Kashmir with a score of 14-3 in the penultimate match of the day. Abdul Rahman scored 6 goals, Mushtaq scored 3, and Junaid scored 2 for Pakistan Air Force, while Mobashir scored 2 and Umar Zaib scored 1 for Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The match was supervised by umpires Abdul Sattar, Rizwan Khan, and Muhammad Bilal.Pakistan Customs defeat Punjab A (2-0): In the final match of the day, Pakistan Customs overpowered Punjab A with a score of 2-0. Baqar and Abuzar scored 1 goal each for the Customs hockey team. The match was supervised by umpires Waqas Butt, Fahad Ali Khan, and Mohammad Saleem.Technical officials' Tariq Butt, Tahir Sherif Gujjar, Hafiz Arshad, Abdul Malik, Sajid Khan, Ali Hatim, Naveed Yousaf, Ovais Sultan, Akhtar Ali, Chaudhry Akbar Khan, Zia Bukhari, Hamza Tafail, Mazhar Ali Chaudhry, Yamin Bhatti, Rafiq Khan, Moin Alam, Fahad Kayani, Ghulam Abbas, Sheikh Ali, Abid Naveed, Yusuf Rao, Asif Ejaz, and Zafer Abbas handled the duties during the matches.
Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Championship concludes
Mohammad Shoaib topples Aqeel Khan 2-0 in Men’s Singles final, Soha wins U18 titleSports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Pakistan number 2 tennis player Mohammad Shoaib thrashed Pakistan number one Aqeel Khan in straight sets 2-0 in the Men’s Singles final of the Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Tennis Championship that concluded at Sports Board Punjab Tennis Courts Nishtar Park Lahore on Saturday.Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Shahid Zaman was the chief guest at the prize distribution ceremony and distributed prizes among the top position holders. Meheq Khokhar lifted the title of Ladies Singles after beating Esha Jawad in the final, as the score-line was 6-3, 2-6, and 6-4.Results (finals):Men's Doubles: Aqeel Khan/Shahzad beat Yousaf Khalil/Heera Ashiq 6-3, 6-3Men’s Singles: Mohammad Shoaib beat Aqeel Khan 6-3, 6-3Boys’ U-18: Bilal Asim beat Hamza Roman 6-0, 6-3.Boys’ U-18 Doubles: Hamid Israr/Ahtesham Humayun beat Mahatir Mohammad/Asad Zaman 6-3, 6-3Girls’ U-18: Soha Ali beat Shiza Sajid 7-5, 6-3.Boys’ U-16: Ahtesham Humayun beat Asad Zaman 6-1, 6-4Boys’ U-14: Omar Jawad beat Abdul Basit 7-5, 6-1.Boys’ U-14 Doubles: Amir Mazari/Muzammil Khan beat Nabeel Qayum/Abdur Rehman w/oBoys / Girls U-12: Shayan Afridi beat Ali Bachani 4-0, 4-1Boys / Girls U-12 Doubles: Abdur Rehman/Hajra Suhail beat Mohammad Junaid/Anees Khan 4-1, 4-0Boys / Girls U-10: Rashid Ali Bachani beat Muaz Shahbaz 4-1, 4-1In Under-8 category, Salar Khan won gold, Daniyal Afzal Malik silver and Azan Imran bagged bronze medal. In U-6 category, Aneeqa Abbas and Faiz Pirzada joint gold medal winners, Mamoon Bari and Eman Shahbaz joint silver medallists while Ibrahim and Faizan clinched bronze medal.
Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Championship concludes
Mohammad Shoaib topples Aqeel Khan 2-0 in Men’s Singles final, Soha wins U18 titleSports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Pakistan number 2 tennis player Mohammad Shoaib thrashed Pakistan number one Aqeel Khan in straight sets 2-0 in the Men’s Singles final of the Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Tennis Championship that concluded at Sports Board Punjab Tennis Courts Nishtar Park Lahore on Saturday.Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Shahid Zaman was the chief guest at the prize distribution ceremony and distributed prizes among the top position holders. Meheq Khokhar lifted the title of Ladies Singles after beating Esha Jawad in the final, as the score-line was 6-3, 2-6, and 6-4.Results (finals):Men's Doubles: Aqeel Khan/Shahzad beat Yousaf Khalil/Heera Ashiq 6-3, 6-3Men’s Singles: Mohammad Shoaib beat Aqeel Khan 6-3, 6-3Boys’ U-18: Bilal Asim beat Hamza Roman 6-0, 6-3.Boys’ U-18 Doubles: Hamid Israr/Ahtesham Humayun beat Mahatir Mohammad/Asad Zaman 6-3, 6-3Girls’ U-18: Soha Ali beat Shiza Sajid 7-5, 6-3.Boys’ U-16: Ahtesham Humayun beat Asad Zaman 6-1, 6-4Boys’ U-14: Omar Jawad beat Abdul Basit 7-5, 6-1.Boys’ U-14 Doubles: Amir Mazari/Muzammil Khan beat Nabeel Qayum/Abdur Rehman w/oBoys / Girls U-12: Shayan Afridi beat Ali Bachani 4-0, 4-1Boys / Girls U-12 Doubles: Abdur Rehman/Hajra Suhail beat Mohammad Junaid/Anees Khan 4-1, 4-0Boys / Girls U-10: Rashid Ali Bachani beat Muaz Shahbaz 4-1, 4-1In Under-8 category, Salar Khan won gold, Daniyal Afzal Malik silver and Azan Imran bagged bronze medal. In U-6 category, Aneeqa Abbas and Faiz Pirzada joint gold medal winners, Mamoon Bari and Eman Shahbaz joint silver medallists while Ibrahim and Faizan clinched bronze medal.
MARTIAL ARTS - Wushu 14 Oct, 2023
Ghani Ur RehmanPESHAWAR: Peshawar-based martial arts player Ubaidullah Khan is commendable for his passion for Wushu and his dedication and interest will make Pakistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa famous worldwide by becoming a shining star.Speaking to the media at Peshawar Sports Complex, Pakistan Wushu Federation's Senior Vice President and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wushu Association President Rahmat Gul Afridi said: “Wushu is actually a physically demanding and mentally rich martial art. Trained by experienced coaches like Najmullah Safi and Khaizrullah at Rahmat Martial Arts Academy Peshawar, Ubaidullah Khan has a good opportunity to train and improve his Wushu skills”.“It is an inspiring to see players like Ubaidullah Khan willing to represent his country Pakistan in international championships. I wish him all the best in his Wushu career and hope that God willing, he will achieve his goal of shining internationally and bringing recognition to Pakistan in the sport of Wushu. His dedication and commitment to the game is admirable, “he concluded.
CRICKET - 14 Oct, 2023
Sports Bulletin ReportDubai (UAE): The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 has approved Chamika Karunaratne as a replacement for Dasun Shanaka in the Sri Lankan squad.Karunaratne who has played 23 ODIs, was named as a replacement after Shanaka was ruled out due to a right thigh muscle injury sustained during Sri Lanka’s match against Pakistan on 10 October. The injury needs three weeks to recover.The replacement of a player requires the approval of the Event Technical Committee before the replacement player can be officially added to the squad.The Event Technical committee of the (name the ICC event) consists of Wasim Khan (ICC General Manager – Cricket & ETC Chair), Chris Tetley (ICC Head of Events), Hemang Amin (Acting CEO - BCCI), Gaurav Saxena (General Manager – Operations, BCCI), Russel Arnold (Independent Representative), Simon Doull (Independent Representative).
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