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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.”
Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier: Sri Lanka and Ireland claim wins
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Sri Lanka overcame Thailand while Ireland defeated the hosts, United Arab Emirates (UAE), both winners recorded convincing victories over their opponents in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier began in Abu Dhabi today (Thursday).Ireland beat UAE by 6 Wickets: Esha Oza got UAE off to a flier with an onslaught on Alana Dalzell in the second over of the game, but the bowler had the last laugh when she sent the opener back off the final ball of the over.Theertha Satish and Khushi Sharma rebuilt the innings for UAE with a solid partnership that came at a pretty good rate, but Ireland launched a spirited comeback into the game that saw the UAE innings unravel pretty quickly.From 64/1, UAE slipped to 77/7 in the space of five overs as Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray and Richardson shared the spoils. The talented Kavisha Egodage was run out to add to UAE’s woes.The lower order could not muster much of a fight as UAE finished on 105/9 in 20 overs, despite the promising start they had to the innings. Kelly and Richardson claimed two wickets apiece and were the pick of Ireland’s bowlers.In response, Ireland raced off the blocks with Amy Hunter and Gaby Lewis in great touch. The duo smashed 52 in the Powerplay, before Lewis departed off the final ball of the sixth over, edging Egodage to the wicketkeeper for a 22-ball 27. Oza struck in successive overs with the big wickets of Laura Delany and Rebecca Stokell as Ireland stumbled to 68/4.Orla Prendergast found able support from Richardson and Ireland kept the innings stable. The duo remained unbeaten and wiped off the target with more than three overs to spare as Ireland got their campaign off to a winning start.Sri Lanka beat Thailand by 67 runs: A disciplined bowling performance from Thailand restricted one of the favourites in the tournament, Sri Lanka, to 122/5 in 20 overs at the Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi.Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka got off to a slow start in the Powerplay with captain, Chamari Athapaththu and Vishmi Gunaratne taking their time to settle in. Chanida Sutthiruang sent back Gunaratne for 13 inside the Powerplay, but the big blow came right after the restrictions when Athapaththu was run out by a brilliant bit of fielding.Hasini Perera dropped anchor at one end, but Thailand managed to find a couple of breakthroughs from the other end to keep the scoring rate under control. Eventually, Perera too was trapped in front by Sunida Chaturongrattana for 29 and Sri Lanka slipped to a precarious 78/5 with just over five overs remaining in the innings. Nilakshi de Silva and Anushka Sanjeewani joined hands in a crucial stand that drove Sri Lanka out of the woods. De Silva finished unbeaten for 29 (20 balls), while Anushka made 13 off 15 as Sri Lanka finished on 122/5.In response, Udeshika Prabodhani and Inoshi Priyadharshani led Sri Lanka’s bowling effort with only one batter making double digits. While Thailand got off to a decent start with 29 runs on the board in the Powerplay for the loss of one, wickets tumbled soon after as Sri Lanka displayed their strength with the ball.Prabhodhani, Kavisha Dilhari and Achini Kulasuriya helped Sri Lanka reduce Thailand to 40/5 and things went further downhill for Thailand as three wickets fell in the 14th over, bowled by Priyadharshani. They slipped to 45/8 and were eventually bowled out for 55 with Athapaththu wrapping up the innings with the final wicket. Priyadharshani starred with 3 for 14 in her four overs while Prabodhani took 2 for 10 in her three overs.
Former Captain Bismah Maroof announces retirement from cricket
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: Former captain Bismah Maroof has announced her retirement from all cricket with immediate effect. A left-handed batswoman, Bismah made her ODI debut against India in 2006 and her T20I debut against Ireland in 2009. She went on to represent Pakistan in 276 international matches, the most by any Pakistan women cricketer. She has scored 6,262 international runs, including 33 half-centuries, and has taken 80 international wickets with her right-arm leg-spin.Bismah Maroof said about her decision: “I have decided to retire from the game I love the most. It has been an incredible journey, filled with challenges, victories, and unforgettable memories. I want to express my gratitude to my family, who has supported me throughout my cricketing journey, from the very beginning until now. I also want to extend my thanks to the Pakistan Cricket Board for believing in me and providing the platform to showcase my talent. The support from the PCB has been invaluable, particularly in implementing the first-ever parental policy for me, which enabled me to represent my country at the highest level while being a mother. I am deeply grateful to the fans whose unwavering support has been a constant throughout my career, wherever and whenever I represented my country. Lastly, I would like to thank my fellow players, who have become like family to me. The camaraderie we shared both on and off the field is something I will cherish forever.”Head of Women’s Cricket, Tania Mallick said: “As Bismah Maroof bids farewell to international cricket, we are all indebted to her immense contributions to Pakistan women's cricket. On behalf of the Pakistan Cricket Board, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Bismah for her commitment and invaluable services to the team and the country. I wish Bismah all the best in her future endeavors, and may her journey ahead be as rewarding and fulfilling as her cricketing career has been.”During her illustrious career, Bismah was part of the women’s team that won the Gold Medal twice in the Asian Games, in the 2010 and 2014 editions. The southpaw also captained the side in 96 international matches. She represented Pakistan in four editions of the ICC Women’s 50-over World Cup (2009, 2013, 2017, and 2022), captaining the team in the 2022 edition held in New Zealand. In T20Is, Bismah featured for Pakistan in eight editions of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup (2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2023) and led the side in the 2020 and 2023 editions held in Australia and South Africa, respectively.
FOOTBALL - Int News 25 Apr, 2024
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia): In an exclusive interview with the Roshn Saudi League (RSL), Al Ettifaq manager Steven Gerrard shared his perspectives on various aspects of his life and career. Gerrard, while a notable figure in football, spoke about alternative careers, advice for young players, family life, and his views on leadership and legacy.Gerrard opened up about other potential career paths outside football management: "I am very much into sport so I would’ve tried to stay in some sport in some capacity and tried to get a job related to football or maybe related to a different sport. Because growing up all I wanted to do was watch sport on TV, do sport at school, so I’m very sport orientated."For young athletes dreaming of a career in football, Gerrard's advice is simple yet profound: "Dream big, picture a dream and then work as hard as you can every single day to improve, to listen to the right people and every day be extremely motivated and dedicated to reach your dream. I think football is about dreams and memories and experiences so my advice to them is set a dream, set a target and then every single day maximize the opportunities to get better to learn and to grow and to improve your skills and reach for the stars."Gerrard also shared insights into his personal life, particularly his role as a father: "When I am not at work or at football I am very much family orientated. I have 3 daughters and 1 son so I am always taking them to different places, always playing football in the garden with my son or taking him to football so I am probably a taxi or an uber driver for a lot of the times and also taking them to school, picking them up from school, doing homework and if I get a small bit of time to myself I like to spend it with my friends."When asked about his top three footballers Gerrard's choices reflect his admiration for both the legends and contemporaries of the game: "I would pick Zinedine Zidane because he was my hero growing up. In my generation, he was the best midfielder in the world so I’d pick Zinedine Zidane and also the two best players in my generation by far were Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, so they’d be the three I’d pick."Regarding how he wants to be remembered, Gerrard expressed a desire for others to see his commitment and teamwork: "I want to be remembered for someone who gave everything in terms of 100% every single day. I was loyal, I was a fighter, I wanted to give all my energy and my efforts for the team that I represented and I was a team player so I want to be remembered for them values."Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq currently sit in 7th place in the RSL and are set to face Al Raed in their next RSL fixture on Saturday, 27th April 2024. (Press Release)
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