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SQUASH - Int News 16 Apr, 2026

Salman Khalil wins K2 Squash PSA Challenger Championship
Camaden. USA (Sports Bulletin Report): The K2 Squash PSA Challenger 15K Championship 2026, presented by One World Squash, concluded successfully at K2 Squash Club, marking a significant milestone in the promotion of international squash in the United States. The prestigious Professional Squash Association (PSA) event brought together top-ranked players from around the world, reinforcing the growing global presence of squash and elevating its profile in North America.In the final, top seed Salman Khalil (EGY) delivered a commanding performance to defeat 8th seed Finnlay Withington (ENG) in straight games, winning 3–0. Khalil maintained control throughout the match, securing victory with scores of 11–8, 11–8, 11–7 in 36 minutes.With this triumph, Salman Khalil was crowned champion and awarded a prize of $2,850, while runner-up Finnlay Withington earned $1,800 for his outstanding performance during the tournament.The closing ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Sunny Rao, Sudhir Naik, and Ali Rezvi, along with Karamatullah Khan, Founder of One World Squash, and Tournament Director Muhammad Naveed Alam. The chief guests presented trophies and prizes to the finalists, marking the successful conclusion of a world-class championship.This internationally sanctioned PSA event was organized under the leadership of Tournament Director Muhammad Naveed Alam, an internationally recognized squash professional. His vision, expertise, and dedication played a pivotal role in bringing a global sporting event to the United States, further strengthening the nation’s standing in the international squash community.Expressing his gratitude, Tournament Director Muhammad Naveed Alam stated:“We are proud to have successfully hosted the first K2 Squash PSA Challenger 15K Championship. The level of competition was exceptional throughout, and we are thankful to all players, sponsors, officials, and fans for their support. Our goal is to continue promoting squash at the international level and to contribute to the growth of the sport in the United States.”On the occasion, CEO of K2 Squash, Mr. Kama Khan, also shared his remarks:“We are proud to have successfully hosted the first K2 Squash PSA Challenger 15K Championship. The level of competition was exceptional, and we are grateful to all players, sponsors, officials, and fans for their support.I would like to especially acknowledge Tournament Director Muhammad Naveed Alam, who managed every aspect of the event with great professionalism. His dedication, leadership, and international experience were instrumental in the success of this championship. We are fortunate to have such an accomplished professional working with us. With his expertise, we successfully organized our first-ever international PSA tournament.”As an internationally sanctioned Professional Squash Association event featuring global athletes and significant prize money, the championship demonstrated excellence in sports management, international collaboration, and community engagement. The tournament further contributed to the development of squash in the United States by fostering cross-cultural sporting exchange and providing a platform for emerging and elite players.The championship concluded on a high note, showcasing world-class squash and setting a strong foundation for future international events at K2 Squash Club. This landmark achievement underscores Muhammad Naveed Alam’s ongoing contributions to the advancement of squash at both national and international levels

CRICKET - PSL 16 Apr, 2026

PSL 11: Peshawar Zalmi beat Quetta Gladiators by eight wickets
Karachi (Sports News): Skipper Babar Azam anchored a clinical chase with 71 not out as Peshawar Zalmi stayed unbeaten in HBL Pakistan Super League 11 with an eight-wicket win over Quetta Gladiators in Match 23 at the National Bank Stadium on Tuesday.The win extended Peshawar’s lead at the top of the table with 13 points in seven games and took them within touching distance to the play-offs.Babar's measured knock off 51 balls laced with 10 boundaries guided Peshawar to 156 for two in 18.3 overs in pursuit of 155 set by the Quetta. This was also Babar’s 100th T20 half-century. Mohammad Haris provided the early impetus with 35 from 28 balls, while Aaron Hardie remained unbeaten on 18 to seal a comfortable victory with nine deliveries to spare.Earlier, HBL PSL debutant Mohammad Basit (4-0-36-3) and Sufyan Moqim (4-0-25-3) combined to skittle Quetta for 154 in 20 overs, with Hasan Nawaz top-scored for the Quetta with 37 from 35 balls hitting four fours in a stop-start innings that never quite found rhythm against Peshawar's disciplined attack.While chasing, Haris and Babar set off in a hurry with a 75-run opening stand inside the first nine overs. Haris dominated the early exchanges, taking the Quetta's new-ball pair for five fours and a six in his 28-ball stay before falling in the ninth over caught by Shamyl Hussain off the captain Saud Shakeel for 35.Babar then rebuilt with Kusal Mendis as the pair shared a 49-run second-wicket stand. The captain reached his half-century off 37 balls with seven boundaries and continued to find the rope at regular intervals as Peshawar inched closer to the target.Mendis fell for 21 from 19 balls in the 16th over caught by Usman Tariq off Alzarri Joseph but Hardie joined his captain to see the chase through with a composed cameo of 18 not out from 14 balls.Alzarri Joseph (4-0-32-1) and Saud Shakeel (3-0-23-1) were the only Quetta bowlers to take wickets on a tough evening for the Quetta attack.Earlier, having been put in to bat, Quetta lost Ahsan Ali for four in the very first over caught off Iftikhar Ahmed (4-0-20-1). Captain Saud Shakeel briefly steadied the innings with 16 from 13 balls before being run out by Farhan Yousaf via Iftikhar Ahmed in the fifth over.Rilee Rossouw and Hasan Nawaz then attempted to rebuild with a 23-run third-wicket stand before Sufyan Moqim struck in the eighth over, bowling Rossouw for 26. The left hander became the first foreign and fourth player overall to feature in 100 HBL PSL games.Mohammad Basit then accounted for Shamyl Hussain caught by Aaron Hardie for 12 in the 12th over to leave Quetta 86 for four.Khawaja Mohammad Nafay played a lone hand with 20 from 13 balls including a six but Sufyan trapped him leg-before-wicket in the 16th over with the score on 120 for six. Hasan, who had anchored the innings, fell to Basit for 37 in the 15th over before Tom Curran provided a late flourish with 15 from 10 balls.Quetta's lower order folded quickly with Basit returning to remove Curran and Joseph in the 19th over before Usman Tariq was run out off the final delivery to bring the innings to a close at 154 all out.Sufyan’s three-wicket haul brought him the laurel of becoming the first Pakistan bowler to take three or more wickets in five consecutive T20s. Apart from Basit’s three-for, Iftikhar Ahmed (4-0-20-1) continued his fine form with the ball.Scores in brief:Quetta Gladiators 154 all out, 20 overs (Hasan Nawaz 37, Rilee Rossouw 26, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay 20; Sufyan Moqim 3-25, Mohammad Basit 3-36)Peshawar Zalmi 156-2, 18.3 overs (Babar Azam 71 not out, Mohammad Haris 35, Kusal Mendis 21)

FOOTBALL - National 15 Apr, 2026

PFF and Beaconhouse School System ink MoU to develop football at the grassroots
Islamabad (Sports News): The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and Beaconhouse School System today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalising a strategic partnership to develop structured football pathways at the school level and promote the sport among young players across Pakistan.The MoU was signed by PFF President Mohsen Gilani and Beaconhouse School System Chief Executive Officer Kasim Kasuri at a ceremony held at Football House in Lahore.Under the agreement, both organisations will collaborate to build a comprehensive grassroots ecosystem, focusing on structured player pathways, talent identification, coaching education, and competitive opportunities for students. The partnership will introduce inter-school football and futsal competitions across multiple age groups, alongside training camps, boot camps, and skill development programmes for both boys and girls.A key pillar of the collaboration is capacity building, with PFF set to deliver certification programmes for coaches, referees, and physical education teachers, as well as specialised training in fitness, performance, and team management. The initiative will also support the establishment of football academies at selected Beaconhouse campuses and provide technical guidance for infrastructure development.Talent identification will be conducted through leagues, camps, and evaluation programmes, with outstanding players recommended for advanced development pathways and scholarship opportunities at youth levels. The partnership will also emphasise values-based engagement, including leadership, resilience, wellbeing, and fair play.Speaking at the signing ceremony, Beaconhouse CEO Mr Kasuri said that Beaconhouse School System would stand shoulder to shoulder with the PFF at the school level and across youth football activities. He reaffirmed the institution’s full support to the federation, adding that Beaconhouse stands ready to contribute to international-level cooperation where required.“I believe football will be more popular in the coming years, and we are excited to sign this MoU that will help develop football coaches and players across all our campuses in the country,” said Mr Kasuri. “I am specially excited by the Football for Mental Health component of this partnership and I look forward to a mutually beneficial partnership.” PFF President Mohsin Gilani thanked the Beaconhouse CEO for the commitment, describing the partnership as a significant step in embedding football into Pakistan’s educational fabric and building a sustainable domestic talent pipeline.The two leaders exchanged gifts to mark the occasion, with President Gilani presenting Mr Kasuri with the official Pakistan national team shirt.As one of Pakistan’s largest private school networks, Beaconhouse brings extensive institutional reach across dozens of cities and hundreds of campuses, providing the PFF with structured access to young players at a formative stage of development. The partnership is expected to significantly strengthen grassroots systems and contribute to a more cohesive national football ecosystem.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 15 Apr, 2026

Mikeal Ali moves in Semifinals stage ITF Junior Tennis Championship
Islamabad (faisal): Mikeal Ali moved in to the semifinal of the ongoing Subh-e-Nau ITF Pakistan Junior International Tennis Championship (Leg-II) at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad.Results::Boys Singles Quarterfinals: Mikaeel Ali Baif (PAK) bt Heran Zhang (CHN) 6-3,7-6(3); Ganuka Fernando (SRI) bt Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) 6-2,6-3; Abubakar Talha (PAK) bt Jayden Park(HKG) 6-3,7-5: Amir Mazari (PK) vs Hamza Roman (PAK) 3-3 DefGirls Singles Quarterfinals:  Varvara Rubtsova(RUS) bt Ai Teng(CHN) 6-3,5-7,6-1; Yijiia Wang(CHN) bt Yelizaveta Slepchenko (KAZ) 6-3,6-1; Zihan Feng(CHN) bt Safiia Urazalina (KAZ) 6-3,6-4; Zhiyu Zhou (CHN) bt Yitong Lu(CHN) 6-1,6-0Boys Doubles Quarterfinals: Zohaib Afzal Malik (PAK) / M.Yahya (PAK) bt Amir Mazari (PAK) / Ho Wan Yeung(HKG) 6-1,6-3; Jamie Chen (HKG) / Masamune Matsumoto(JPN) w/o Hamza Roman / Abubakar Talha (PAK); Ganuka Fernando(SRI) / Jayden Park(HKG) bt M.Afzal / Abdaar Ali (PAK) 6-1,6-0; Mikaeel Ali Baig(PAK) / Ahtesham Humayun(PAK) bt Ruoyu Hua (CHN) / Heran Zhang(CHN) 7-5,6-2Girls Doubles Quarterfinals: Yijiia Wang(CHN) / Yeanna Chowdhury (BAN) w/o Zihan Feng (CHN) / Haniya Aman Minhas(KSA); Varvara Rubtsova(RUS) / Safiia  Urazalina (KAZ) bt Yuliia Artiuhina (POL) / Zunaisha Noor (PAK) 6-0,6-1; Rino Shinden(JPN) / Srimuk (THA) bt Yitong Lu(CHN) / Yuriko Michihiro (JPN) 6-3,6-4; Ai Teng(CHN) / Zhiyu Zhou (CHN) bt Kiko Okuyama (JPN) / Eyu Yoshida (JPN) 6-4,6-2

CRICKET - PSL 15 Apr, 2026

Jalat Khan suffers low-grade side strain; fitness test to determine availability
Lahore (PR): Pindiz provides an update on Jalat Khan, who experienced a side strain during Pindiz vs Islamabad United encounter at Gaddafi Stadium on 4th April.Following medical assessment, the injury has been classified as low grade. He is currently under observation, and a fitness test later this week will determine his availability for the remaining matches.

CRICKET - PSL 14 Apr, 2026

PSL-11: Peshawar Zalmi beat Multan Sultans by 24 runs
Karachi (Sports News): Peshawar Zalmi extended their unbeaten run in HBL Pakistan Super League 11 with a 24-run win over Multan Sultans in Match 22 at the National Bank Stadium on Monday, maintaining their position at the top of the standings with 11 points from six matches.Multan Sultans were restricted to 172-8 in 20 overs in reply to Peshawar Zalmi’s 196-6 in 20 overs. Sufyan Moqim (4-0-30-3) and Iftikhar Ahmed (4-0-32-2) shared the wickets of Sultans’ top five batters to leave them in a puzzle.After Sultans opted to bowl, Zalmi’s Kusal Mendis anchored the innings with 68 from 40 balls hitting six fours and three sixes, while Mohammad Haris provided a blistering start with 38 from 17 deliveries as Peshawar posted 196 for six.Peshawar tore into the Multan attack through Haris who smashed three sixes and four boundaries at the top of the order. The opening batter took Mohammad Nawaz for 21 in the third over before nicking one to Josh Philippe behind the stumps.Babar Azam and Mendis then rebuilt with a measured 24-run stand before the captain fell for 18 in the eighth over, caught by Muhammad Shahzad off Nawaz as he attempted to break the shackles with the scoreboard reading 72 for two.Mendis continued to tick the scoreboard over alongside Farhan Yousaf who struck 30 from 22 deliveries including three sixes. The pair added 63 for the third wicket before Farhan hoicked one straight to Shan Masood at deep midwicket off Mohammad Wasim Jnr in the 15th over.Mendis brought up his half-century off 29 deliveries and continued to torment Multan’s attack before falling for 68 in the 18th over caught at long-on. He finished the outing with 309 runs to his name in the tournament.Mohammad Ismail (3-0-22-2) had struck four balls earlier to remove Michael Bracewell (14, 8b, 1x4, 1x6). Iftikhar then provided the late impetus with a 10 off five including a four and a six off Wasim Jnr in the 19th over before falling to Siddle (4-0-29-2) in the 20th, as Peshawar finished on 196 for six.In reply, Multan got off to a flying start through Sahibzada Farhan (17, 10b, 3x4s) and Steve Smith who added 30 for the opening wicket before Iftikhar struck in the third over to dismiss Farhan.Smith and Philippe then counter-attacked in style with Philippe racing to 32 from just 17 balls including six fours as the pair took Multan past 80 inside nine overs.The game swung decisively in the 10th over when Sufyan struck twice. Smith was the first to fall for 31 from 29 balls including three boundaries attempting a slog sweep. Two balls later, Philippe was trapped leg-before wicket for 32 playing across the line.Multan slipped from 85 for one to 86 for three and never quite recovered the required momentum.Ashton Turner (20, 13b, 2x4s, 1x6) and Shan added 37 for the fourth wicket before Sufyan struck again in the 14th over, bowling Turner for 20 through a sharply turning delivery that crashed into the leg stump.Shan fought hard with a 19-ball 35 including five fours but holed out to Samad off Iftikhar in the 16th over, leaving Multan needing 51 from 30 deliveries.Nahid then closed the door at the death, dismissing Arafat Minhas (4) caught by Babar Azam in the 17th over and completing his quota by having Mohammad Wasim caught behind for four in the two-run 19th over as Mendis took a stunning catch.Aamir Jamal accounted for Mohammad Nawaz (16, 16b, 1x4) in the final over as Multan finished on 172 for eight, 24 runs short of the target.Sufiyan, the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets, was named Player of the Match for his match-turning spell of three for 30.Scores in brief:Peshawar Zalmi 196-6, 20 overs (Kusal Mendis 68, Mohammad Haris 38, Farhan Yousaf 30; Mohammad Ismail 2-22, Peter Siddle 2-29)Multan Sultans 172-8, 20 overs (Shan Masood 35, Josh Phillipe 32, Steve Smith 31, Ashton Turner 20; Sufyan Moqim 3-30, Nahid Rana 2-24, Iftikhar Ahmed 2-32)Player of the Match: Sufyan Moqim (Peshawar Zalmi)Wednesday’s fixture: Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators at National Bank Stadium, Karachi; 7pm PKT

SPORTS NEWS - Int News 14 Apr, 2026

International Sports Press Association honors Pakistani Journalist Amjad Aziz Malik
Islamabad (Sports Desk): In a significant recognition of his lifelong contributions to sports journalism, Amjad Aziz Malik, President of the Pakistan Sports Writers Federation, has been elected as a Lifetime Honorary Member of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS).The prestigious honour was conferred during the 88th AIPS Congress held in Lausanne, Switzerland, where representatives from 111 countries participated.Alongside Malik, five other senior sports journalists from Japan, Spain, Malta, Brazil and Turkey were also awarded Lifetime Honorary Membership in recognition of their more than a decade of distinguished service to AIPS.Amjad Aziz Malik has made history by becoming the first Pakistani sports journalist in the 102-year history of AIPS to receive this honour. His achievement is being widely regarded as a milestone not only for his personal career but also for the advancement and global recognition of sports journalism in Pakistan.Secretary of the Pakistan Sports Writers Federation, Muhammad Asghar Azeem,President kp sports writers Asim Shiraz,secretary general shahid Afridi,Shakeel ur rehman and others members congratulated Malik on this remarkable achievement, stating that the honour is a matter of pride for the entire nation, especially the sports journalism community. He added that the recognition would further strengthen Pakistan’s positive image internationally and enhance the country’s representation in the field of sports journalism.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 13 Apr, 2026

ITF Pakistan Junior International Championship (Leg-II) starts at PTF
Abdul Jabbar FaisalIslamabad: The Subh-e-Nau ITF Pakistan Junior International Tennis Championship (Leg-II) commenced at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Monday.A total of 22 boys and 19 girls from 15 countries—including Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Japan, China, Australia, Russia, Poland, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Netherlands, and Thailand are participating in the championship.Shahida Kausar Farooq, Chief Editor of Monthly Subh-e-Nau,Results (Day-1):Boys Singles 1st Round: Hugo Bailey (NED) Arham Tariq (PAK) 6-0,6-1; Sarp Akan Ercan (TUR) bt Hao Yi Zhang(CHN) 7-6(3), 3-1(Retd); Ruoyu Hua(CHN) bt Masamune Matsumoto(JPN) 4-6,6-3,6-1; Ho Wan Yeung(HKG) bt Inam Qadir (PAK) 6-0,6-0; Jayden Park (HKG) bt Zohaib Afzal Malik (PAK) 6-2,2-6,6-2; Heran Zhang(CHN) w/o Kyoung Seo Lee(KOR) ; Abdaar Ali (PAK) w/o Daniel Alwadi (CHN) ; Kinki Shi (HKG) bt M.Ahmad Afzal (PAK) 6-0,6-0; Jamie Chen (HKG) bt M.Yahya (PAK) 6-3,4-6,6-2; Girls Singles 1st Round: Yotong Lu (CHN) Rino Shinden (JPN) 6-4,6-3; Kiko Okuyama(JPN) bt Yeanna Chowdhury (BAN) 6-0,6-0; Yijia Wang(CHN) bt Yuriko Michihiro 6-1,6-3Boys Doubles 1st Round: Ruoyu Hua (CHN) / Heran Zhang(CHN) bt Hugo Bailey (NED) / Sarp Akan Ercan(TUR) 6-3,6-0; Jamie Chen(HKG) / Masamune Matsumoto(JPN) bt Kinik Shi(HKG) / Inam Qadir (PAK) 6-1,6-1Girls Doubles 1st Round: Yijia Wang(CHN) / Yeanna Chowdhury (BAN) bt Hinako Higaki (JPN) / Romasia Malik (PAK) 7-6(4), 6-2The matches will start tomorrow at 10:00 am.

CRICKET - Women 12 Apr, 2026

T20: Stars beat Invincibles by 52 runs in final
 Lahore (Sports News): An all-round performance from captain Tuba Hassan helped Stars beat Invincibles by 52 runs in the final of the National Women’s T20 Tournament 2025-26 on Sunday at the Ghani Glass Cricket Ground in Lahore. Stars successfully defended their title and pocketed the trophy along with prize money of PKR 1.5 million.Tuba, for her 192 runs and 10 wickets, was also named Player of the Tournament alongside Conquerors’ Fatima Sana, who scored 271 runs and took eight wickets.Batting first in the match, which was broadcast live on PTV Sports, A-Sports, Geo Super and Fast Sports and also live-streamed on Tapmad in Pakistan, Stars made 156 for nine in their 20 overs. Tuba, coming in to bat at number six, scored 50 off 31 balls, hitting five fours and two sixes. This was her second half-century of the tournament and she came in to bat with her side reeling at 96 for seven.Sidra Amin was the other notable contributor with the bat, scoring 30 off 23 balls, laced with one four and two sixes.For Invincibles, Amber Kainat and Momina Riasat took two wickets each.In reply, Invincibles were bowled out for 104 in 16.1 overs despite captain Muneeba Ali’s 27 off 13 balls. Left-handed batter Muneeba – also the leading run-getter of the tournament was named best batter after scoring 344 runs in nine matches, including four half-centuries, at a strike-rate of 142.74.For Stars, Ayesha Bilal and Tuba Hassan were the most successful bowlers, taking three wickets each, while Omaima Sohail claimed two wickets.Scores in brief: Stars 156-9, 20 overs (Tuba Hassan 50, Sidra Amin 30, Kaynat Hafeez 20; Amber Kainat 2-20, Momina Riasat 2-40Invincibles 104 all out, 16.1 overs (Muneeba Ali 27; Tuba Hassan 3-6, Ayesha Bilal 3-12)Player of the match – Tuba Hassan (Stars)Joint-player of the tournament – Fatima Sana (Conquerors, 271 runs and 8 wickets) and Tuba Hassan (Stars, 192 runs and 10 wickets)Best batter of the tournament – Muneeba Ali (Invincibles, 344 runs, 4x50s)Best bowler of the tournament – Momina Riasat (Invincibles, 16 wickets)Best wicket-keeper of the tournament – Najiha Alvi (Strikers, eight dismissals)

TENNIS - Int News 12 Apr, 2026

Pakistan Boys’ and Girls’ U12 teams arrive in Kathmandu to participate in ITF Asia
Sports NewsKathmandu (Nepal): Pakistan’s Boys’ and Girls’ 12 & Under teams have arrived in Kathmandu to participate in the ITF Asia 12 & Under Team Competition (South Asia).Pakistan Boys Team:• Mohammad Aayan – Player• Mohammad Faizan – Player• Mohammad Ibraheem Hussain Gill – Player• Heera Ashiq – CaptainPakistan Girls Team:• Shahnoor Umer – Player• Shahreen Umer – Player• Wajeeha Fatima – Player• Zoha Asim – CaptainThe President PTF, Secretary General PTF, and the entire PTF management have extended their best wishes to the teams, expressing confidence in their ability to perform well and represent Pakistan with pride. The PTF also extends its sincere appreciation to Honda Pakistan for sponsoring the trip and promoting tennis in Pakistan.#pakistantennis #tennis #tennistournament #memeorial #islamabad @asiantennisfederation @itf.asia @itftennis @pakistantvglobal @ptvsports_official @ptvnewsofficial @aisamqureshi @hondapakistanofficial 
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