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MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 01 Sep, 2026
Karachi (PR): Sindh Sports Board emerged victorious at the Zulfi International Taekwondo Cup 2026, delivering an outstanding performance to secure the overall championship title.According to Chief Organizer Hassan Ali, the colorful and highly competitive Taekwondo Championship was held in Karachi, with more than 400 athletes participating from various areas, including Karachi, Hyderabad and Jamshoro. The athletes competed in different age and weight categories and displayed impressive skills and techniques.At the conclusion of the championship, Sindh Sports Board secured first position in the overall team standings, while Zulfi International Taekwondo Academy of Pakistan and Karachi Taekwondo Academy secured second positions. SOS Jamshoro and Blazon Taekwondo Academy finished in third position.The competitions featured exciting bouts across various age and weight categories. Young athletes demonstrated excellent technical skills, speed, discipline and competitive spirit, keeping the atmosphere highly energetic throughout the championship.A major highlight of the event was the strong participation of Taekwondo academies from Hyderabad and Jamshoro, alongside those from Karachi. The participation of more than 400 athletes made the championship highly competitive and reflected the growing popularity of Taekwondo among young athletes across Sindh.The chief guests included Hajra Nawab and Senior Master Nadeem Asfahani, while showbiz personalities Aslam Sheikh and Shakeel Hussain also attended the event. The distinguished guests encouraged the participating athletes and distributed prizes and awards among the outstanding performers.Speaking on the occasion, the guests emphasized the importance of promoting Taekwondo and providing young athletes with greater opportunities to develop their skills. They said that such competitions play an important role in engaging youth in positive activities while promoting discipline, confidence and a strong sporting spirit.The successful organization of the Zulfi International Taekwondo Cup 2026 once again demonstrated the growing strength of Taekwondo in Sindh. The event also highlighted the emergence of talented young athletes from different cities who have the potential to represent Sindh and Pakistan at national and international levels.Ala Imran and Mohsin Ali also played an important role in making the event a successful one.
Aqeel Khan and Muzammil Murtaza move in next round in Ranking Tournament
Islamabad (Sports Reporter): Top players, Aqeel Khan and Muzammil Murtaza moved in next round of the 1st Meinhardt Grade A+ National Ranking Tennis Championships Continue at PTF Complex on Tuesday.Results (Men’s Singles-Round-2):Saqib Hayat bt Aqil Khan 6-1,6-1; M.Haziq Aasim bt Haziq Areejo 6-1,6-1; Mudassir Murtaza bt Razik Sultan 6-2,6-0; Aqeel Khan bt Ahmad Babar 6-2,6-2; Muzammil Murtaza bt Ahmad Chudary 6-3,6-0; Men’s Doubles Main Draw 1st Round: Shehryar Anees / M.Hamza Aasim bt Hamza Rehmat / Uzair Khan 6-3,6-2Ladies Singles (Round-1):Areem Salman bt Inaya Masood 6-0,6-0;Rumaisa Malik bt Anaya Khan 6-0,6-1; Esha Jawad bt Pareesay Bilal 6-0,6-0; Bismal Zia bt Madiha Latif 6-0,6-0; Zara Khan bt Maria Ahmed 6-0,6-0; Maheen Zahra bt Unayyzah 6-1,6-0; Mahrukh Sajid bt Manha Khalid 6-0,6-2; Khadija Khalil bt Zainab Imran 6-0,6-0; Hajra Sohail bt Lalarukh Sajid 6-1,6-0; Zaira Ahmad Zaka bt Fatima Ali Raja 2-6,6-0,6-0; Zainab Ali Raja bt Shandana Rabi 6-0,6-0; Wania Khalid Raja w/o Mahnoor Bilal ; Hamda Fatima bt Bakhtawar Haider 6-0,6-0; Mahin Aftab Qureshi bt Saema Tehseen 6-0,6-0Boys U18 Singles (Round-2):S,Hamza Hussain bt Mahad Mahmood 6-4,7-6(3); M.Rayan Khalil bt Ali Hassan 6-0,6-0; Ahmed Fareed Yawar bt Dawood Khan 7-6(6),2-6,6-4; Mohammad Hassan bt Shahzain Faisal 6-2,6-7(5), 6-4; Razik Sultan bt Aalian Ali 6-3,6-1; Inam Qadir bt Haseeb Mustafa 6-1,6-1; Abdul Basit bt Lubaid A. Khan 6-0,6-0; Umair Ali w/o Ahmed Raza ; M.Faizan w/o Wali M.Hassan; Shayan Afridi bt Haziq Ali Areejo 6-0,6-4; Ahmed Hussain bt Moazzam Babar 3-6,6-2,6-1Boys U14 Singles (Round-1): Behroze Maimoon bt Shahzain Faisal 4-2, 4-5,(1),4-0; Mustafa Saud bt Fahad Mustafa 4-2,4-0; Salar Khan bt Ali Asghar 4-1,4-0; M.Ayyan bt Ashtar Alam 4-2,4-1; Hassan bt Afzal Khan 4-2,4-2;M.Faizan w/o Wali M.Hassan; Wilhem Callnell 4-0,4-1;M.Ibraheem Gill bt Ibrahim Leghari 4-1,4-0; Shayan Afridi bt Aaliyan Ali 4-1,4-1; Rayan Umar bt Mahad Rashid 4-0,4-0; M.Zalan Khan bt Ali H. Huntazim 5-3,4-0; M.Muaz bt M.Hashir Irfan 4-0,4-0; Majid Ali bt Rohaan Samir 4-1,4-0; Hashir Adeel bt Arham Khan 4-2,4-2; Ahmed Farid bt Abdullah Haider 4-0,4-1Boys U12 Singles (Round-1):M.Aayan bt Ali Asghar 4-0,4-1; Arham Khan bt M.Shahzad 4-2,0-4,4-2; Riyan Umar bt Isfahan Maimoon 4-1,4-0; Behroze Maimoon bt Azaan Ali 4-0,4-1; Amir Masood bt M.Adam Raja 4-0,5-3; Ibrahim Leghari bt M.Suhaib Javed 4-0,4-0; Hashir Mustafa bt Murtaza Umair 4-1,4-0; Salar Khan bt Hassan 4-2,4-2; Umar Toheed bt Rustam Taimur 4-0,4-1; M.Faizan bt Rao Musab 4-0,4-0; Ashtar Alam bt M.Saarim 4-0,4-0; Ibraheem Hussain Gill bt Fahad Mustafa 4-0,4-0;
Pakistan Cricket Board makes 7 changes in touring England squad
Mohammad RizwanLondon (UK):: The Pakistan Cricket Board has today announced that seven players have been released from the Test squad following completion of the Lord’s Test. The players include Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Ali Usman, Aamir Jamal, Muhammad Awais Zafar and Khurram Shahzad. A total of seven replacements have been named including five uncapped players at Test level and two capped players. Among the players announced as replacements, batters Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal have played eight and two Tests, respectively, while left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder Arafat Minhas has represented Pakistan in three ODIs and four T20Is. The four other players are left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Imran Jnr, wicketkeeper-batter and player of the tournament of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2025-26 Saad Baig, right-arm pace bowling all-rounders Mohammad Imran (also known as Imran Randhawa) and Razaullah. The players will join the Pakistan squad ahead of the third Test against England. Additionally, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Umar Gul have also been released and will be replaced by Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke in the backroom staff.Updated Test squad for Birmingham Test: Babar Azam (captain), Abdullah Fazal, Abdullah Shafique, Arafat Minhas, Azan Awais, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Imran, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Mohammad Ghazi Ghori (wicket-keeper), Razaullah, Saad Baig (wicket-keeper) Saim Ayub, Sajid Khan, Saud Shakeel, Shan Masood and Ubaid Shah
TABLE TENNIS - National 31 Aug, 2026
Karachi (PR): The Islamia Club Independence Cup Table Tennis Tournament 2026 was successfully held with enthusiastic participation from players in the Men’s Open, Under-19 Boys and Women’s Singles categories.In the Under-19 Boys’ Singles final, Arham Bin Farrukh produced an impressive performance to defeat Muhammad Abbas 3-1 and claim the championship title.In the Men’s Open Singles final, Muhammad Abbas emerged victorious after a thrilling and closely contested encounter, defeating Arham Bin Farrukh 3-2 to win the prestigious Open Singles title.In the Women’s Singles final, Fatima Danish displayed an excellent performance to secure the championship, while Sara Danish finished as the runner-up.ResultsUnder-19 Boys’ Singles Champion: Arham Bin FarrukhUnder-19 Boys’ Singles Runner-up: Muhammad AbbasMen’s Open Singles Champion: Mohammad AbbasMen’s Open Singles Runner-up: Arham Bin FarrukhWomen’s Singles Champion: Fatima DanishWomen’s Singles Runner-up: Sara DanishA total of 48 players competed in the Men’s Singles, 32 players in the Under-19 Boys’ category, and 16 players in the Women’s Singles event. The strong participation resulted in highly competitive and exciting matches throughout the tournament.The successful organization of the tournament was made possible through the efforts of Faraz Sohail, Hussain Virani, Ali Sinan and Kiran, who played an important role as event organizers. The organizers were appreciated for providing players with an excellent platform to showcase their talent and for their continued efforts to promote and develop table tennis.
National Ranking Tennis Championships start in Islamabad
Islamabad (PR): The main draw of the 1st Grade A+ National Ranking Tennis Championships started at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Monday.Top national players, including Aqeel Khan, Muzammil Murtaza, Muhammad Shoaib, Barkatullah, Mudassir Murtaza, Hamza Roman, Abubakar Talha, Ahmad Nael Qureshi, Ushna Suhail, Mahin Aftab Qureshi, Bismal Zia, Khadija Khalil, Labika Durab, Amir Mazari, M. Hassan Usmani, Hajra Sohail, Zohaib Afzal Malik, and Shayan Afridi, are competing in this prestigious championship.The tournament has received an overwhelming response, with more than 400 entries registered across 11 categories, including Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Ladies’ Singles, Ladies’ Doubles, Boys’ 18 & Under Singles, Boys’ 14 & Under Singles, Girls’ 14 & Under Singles, Boys’ 12 & Under Singles, Girls’ 12 & Under Singles, Men’s 40+ Doubles, and Men’s 50+ Doubles.Results Men’s Singles 1st Round:M. Hamza Aasim bt Heera Ashiq 6-7(4),4-1(retd); Sami Zeb Khan bt M.Talha Khan 6-3,6-4; Shehryar Anees w/o Zalan Khan; Abdul Basit bt Uzair Khan 6-2, 6-0; Abubakar Talha bt Shahzad Khan 6-3,1-6,7-6(2); Hassan Usmani bt Shakirullah 6-0,6-0; Ahmed Nael Qureshi bt Umar Ali 6-2,6-0; M.Huzaifa Khan bt Hmaza Rehmat 6-0,6-0; Jabir Ali bt M.Yahya 6-3,6-0;Muhammad Shoaib bt Saifullah Khan 6-1,6-2; M.Haziq Aasim bt Abdur Rehman 6-1,6-4Boys U18 Singles 1st Round: S,Hamza Hussain bt Mahad Mahmood 6-4,7-6(3); M.Rayan Khalil bt Ali Hassan 6-0,6-0; Ahmed Fareed Yawar bt Dawood Khan 7-6(6),2-6,6-4; Muhammad Hassan bt Shahzain Faisal 6-2,6-7(5), 6-4; Razik Sultan bt Aalian Ali 6-3,6-1; Inam Qadir bt Haseeb Mustafa 6-1,6-1; Abdul Basit bt Lubaid A. Khan 6-0,6-0; Umair Ali w/o Ahmed Raza ; M.Faizan w/o Wali M.Hassan
Men’s Regional U19 Academies to commence from today for 20 teams
Lahore (PR): The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed the commencement of the Men’s Regional U19 Academies across 16 regions for 20 teams from Monday, 31 August. Around 500 U19 players will take part in these academies, which are designed for instilling professional cricket attributes in them. The players will be provided a number of facilities at their respective regional headquarters and will train under the supervision of the PCB coaches. The academy programme has been scheduled keeping in mind the schedule of the U19 tournaments in the 2026-27 domestic season. The 20 regional teams will take part in National U19 Cup – 50-over white-ball matches – and National U19 Trophy – three-day red-ball matches – following the conclusion of the academies. The complete schedule for both the tournaments will be shared in due course.
German men lift FIH World Hockey Cup 2026 title
Islamabad (Sports News): Germany became the first men's team to win back-to-back FIH Hockey World Cup titles on two separate occasions by successfully defending their crown with a 1-0 victory over Spain in the final in Wavre on Sunday.The Germans looked slightly more dominant in a hard-fought opening quarter. But the Red Sticks upped the intensity in the second and created several promising opportunities. Their best chance fell to Borja Lacalle, whose angled reverse-stick strike was kept out by an excellent glove save from Germany goalkeeper Jean-Paul Danneberg midway through the period. Danneberg was brought into action a few more times in the second quarter but ensured the sides were still level on 0-0 at half-time.Spain piled on the pressure at the start of the third quarter but couldn’t make it count. And with 80 seconds remaining in the period, Germany made the most of their only circle entry of the quarter, Michel Struthoff running across the goalmouth and popping the ball into an empty net after the keeper had committed early. While Spain continued to rack up the circle entries and chances on goal, they simply couldn’t beat the German defence. They pulled off their keeper with just under four minutes to go in a last-ditch attempt to find the equaliser, but Germany held firm to secure their fourth World Cup crown.Germany’s Christopher Rühr was named Player of the Match.Earlier in the day in the bronze medal playoff, Argentina’s men stunned the Netherlands 2-1 to reach the podium for only the second time in their history.
Nasir Iqbal Wins PSA Sindh Challenger Squash Championship
Karachi (Sports News): The PSA Sindh Challenger Squash Championship, organized by the Sindh Squash Association, has concluded. A thrilling 48-minute final match took place at the Jahangir Khan Sports Club between Nasir Iqbal and Abdullah Nawaz. Abdullah took the lead in the first game, winning 11-6; however, the experienced Nasir Iqbal staged a magnificent comeback after trailing by a game, securing victory in the next three games with scores of 13-11, 11-2, and 11-9.In the event, which carried a total prize purse of $6,000, winner Nasir Iqbal received $950 and a trophy, while runner-up Abdullah Nawaz was awarded $600 and a trophy. Former world champion Jahangir Khan and Zubair Jahan Khan presented the prizes to the players. Jahangir Khan commended both finalists and remarked that the frequent hosting of squash championships in recent times is a welcome development. Sindh Squash Association President Adnan Asad is working towards organizing higher-value tournaments, and major squash events are set to take place in Karachi in the near future. Squash legend Jahangir Khan urged the players to continue working hard so they can win gold medals at the Asian Games and qualify for the Los Angeles Olympics.
National Ranking Tennis Tournament, Main Round to start on August 31
Rzik, Ahmad, Hmaza, Shehryar, Uzair, Shakirullah and Umar qualify for Men’s Singles Main Draw Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: The main draw of the National Ranking Tennis Tournament will kick off on August 31, 2026, here at PTF/SDA Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, on Monday under the banner of Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF). Seven players including Rzik Sultan, Ahmad Babar, Hmaza Rehmat, Shehryar Anees, Uzair Khan, Shakirullah and Umar Ali qualified for the main draw after winning their respective matches on Sunday at the same venue.The 1st Meinhardt Grade A+ National Ranking Tennis Championships continued at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad, featuring the participation of the country's leading tennis players. Top national players, including Aqeel Khan, Muzammil Murtaza, Mohammad Shoaib, Barkatullah, Mudassir Murtaza, Hamza Roman, Abubakar Talha, Ahmad Nael Qureshi, Ushna Suhail, Mahin Aftab Qureshi, Bismal Zia, Khadija Khalil, Labika Durab, Amir Mazari Mohammad Hassan Usmani , Hajra Sohail, Zohaib Afzal Malik and Shayan Afridi, are competing in this prestigious championship.The tournament has received an overwhelming response, with more than 400 entries registered across 11 categories, including Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Ladies’ Singles, Ladies’ Doubles, Boys’ 18 & Under Singles, Boys’ 14 & Under Singles, Girls’ 14 & Under Singles, Boys’ 12 & Under Singles, Girls’ 12 & Under Singles, Men’s 40+ Doubles, and Men’s 50+ Doubles.According to a PTF official, a total prize purse of PKR 2 million (20 lac) will be disbursed among the participating players.Results (Qualifying Final Round):Men’s Singles: Rzik Sultan beat Mian Ismail 6-4, 0-6, 10-8; Ahmad Babar beat Waqar Ahmad 6-1, 6-1; Hmaza Rehmat beat Zohaib Afzal Malik 30-30 (Retd); Shehryar Anees beat Mohammad Rayyan Khalil 6-3, 6-0; Uzair Khan beat Mohammad Sameer 6-3, 6-2; Shakirullah beat Zakirullah 6-2, 6-4; Umar Ali beat Kamran Khan 7-5, 3-2 (Retd) Boys U18 Singles: Ahmed Raza beat Mohammad Saad 6-0; Mahad Mehmood beat Ayan Aasim 6-2; Mohammad Rayyan Khali beat Malik Saif (No show); Bazil Mustafa beat Dawood Khan 7-6 (5); Mohammad Reyan w/o Momin Umer; Shahzain Faisal beat Ch Abubakar 6-1; Zohaib Amjad beat Mohammad Sadiq 6-0; Mohammad Hassan beat Jalal Abbasi 6-4Boys’ U14 Singles: Mohammad Ahmed w/o Azaan Ali ; Mohammad Afzal beat Safdar Hussain 7-5; Arham Khan beat Mohammad Shuaib 6-1; Rohaan Samir beat Mohammad Adam 6-1; Mohammad Hashir beat Mohammad Baram Khan 6-3; Zalan Khan beat Mohammad Hasib 6-2; Mustafa Saud beat Mohammad Shahzad 7-6 (4).
Pakistan men’s U19 squad announced for England tour
Lahore (Sports News):The Pakistan Cricket Board has today announced the 15-member Pakistan men’s U19 squad for the tour of England starting 2 September with a solitary Youth Test match at the Arundel Castle Cricket Ground.Right-handed batter Farhan Yousaf, who led Pakistan to ACC U19 Asia Cup title win in December last year, is set to lead Pakistan U19 team on the tour, which also includes four Youth ODIs between Pakistan and England.The squad includes a quartet of pacers – Mohammad Sayyam, Abdul Subhan, Rizwanullah and Umar Zaib along with the spin duo of left-arm wrist-spinner Mohammad Huzaifa and left-arm spinner Niqab Shafiq. Aliyan Salman, Ahmad Hussain, Jahangir Bilal and Hayam Khan are set to provide the squad with all-round support.Hamza Zahoor and Abdul Qadir are the two wicketkeepers in the squad, while apart from Farhan, Usman Khan and Hasnain Abbas Dar are the designated batters.Pakistan U19 team took part in a pre-tour training camp at the National Cricket Academy and concluded it with a two-day red-ball intra-squad match on Tuesday. The contingent will depart for England on Sunday, 30 August from Lahore. Among the players, Farhan, Subhan, Ahmad, Hamza, Sayyam, Huzaifa, Niqab, Umar and Usman have already represented Pakistan U19, while the remaining players are in line to make their debut for the team.Shahid Anwar will be the head coach of Pakistan U19 team, while he will be supported by Rao Iftikhar Anjum (fast bowling coach), Zohaib Khan (spin bowling coach) and Humayun Farhat (fielding coach).15-member squad:Farhan Yousaf (captain), Abdul Qadir (wk), Abdul Subhan, Ahmad Hussain, Aliyan Salman, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Hasnain Abbas Dar, Hayam Khan, Jahangir Bilal, Mohammad Sayyam, Mohammad Huzaifa, Niqab Shafiq, Rizwanullah, Umar Zaib and Usman KhanNon-travelling reserves:Abbas Afridi, Ali Hasnain Badshah, Farhanullah, Hassan Khan and Ibtisam AzharSupport Staff:Shahid Anwar (head coach), Rao Iftikhar Anjum (fast bowling coach), Zohaib Khan (spin bowling coach), Humayun Farhat (fielding coach), Ubaid Ullah (physiotherapist), Ibrar Ahmed (trainer) and Ali Hamza (performance analyst) Only Youth Test – 2-5 September ODI Matches: 1st Youth ODI – 9 September – Arundel2nd Youth ODI – 12 September – Guildford3rd Youth ODI – 14 September – Wormsley4th Youth ODI – 16 September – Wormsley
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