Sports Bulletin ReportLausanne (Switzerland): Traditional foes, Pakistan and India, are bracketed in the same pool of the upcoming FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup, which will take place in Chennai and Madurai, India, from November 28 to December 10 this year 2025. On the occasion of the draw ceremony held in Lausanne, Switzerland the six Pools of the upcoming expanded FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu, India 2025, which will feature 24 teams from all over the world.Pools detail:Pool A: Germany, South Africa, Canada, IrelandPool B: India, Pakistan, Chile, SwitzerlandPool C: Argentina, New Zealand, Japan, ChinaPool D: Spain, Belgium, Egypt, NamibiaPool E: Netherlands, Malaysia, England, AustriaPool F: France, Australia, Korea, BangladeshFIH President Tayyab Ikram participated in the draw ceremony along with Mr. Bhola Nath Singh, Hockey India Secretary General and Cdr. RK Srivastava, Hockey India Director General. Ahead of the draw ceremony, FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “It is a great pleasure for me to be here ahead of a milestone moment as we start the journey towards the first ever 24-team FIH Junior Hockey World Cup! It is a part of the FIH strategy to empower and engage the youth from all nations, including the emerging nations, and this event will be the first step towards doing that. I express my gratitude to the Tamil Nadu leadership Chief Minister M. K. Stalin and deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for welcoming the young stars to the state of Tamil Nadu into the two beautiful cities of Chennai and Madurai. This World Cup also brings with it the opportunity to enhance our hockey infrastructure, and in the city of Madurai, introduce a new state-of-art hockey stadium. I would also like to thank the Hon’ble Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Sports Minister of India Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya for seeing Hockey as a prime sport and supporting it not only in India, but also across Asia and globally.” Hockey India Secretary General, Bhola Nath Singh said: “Today marks a landmark moment for the world of hockey as we witness the pool draw for the inaugural FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup, featuring 24 nations. On behalf of Hockey India, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi ji, for his resolute support to hockey and its players across the nation. Under his visionary leadership and that of Hon’ble Sports Minister of India Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya ji, India’s hockey landscape has gained significant momentum. We also express our sincere thanks to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Shri M. K. Stalin ji, for his committed vision in promoting hockey both in Tamil Nadu and beyond. His dynamic leadership is further bolstered by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Udhayanidhi Stalin ji, whose initiatives in youth sports and development continue to empower the next generation. This effort would not have been possible without the mentorship and support of our elder brother, Dato Tayyab Ikram ji, whose promotion of international hockey has been invaluable. In advance of the draw, I congratulate all 24 participating teams and warmly welcome each delegation to India. We hope this event offers a memorable and enriching experience for all.”

Islamabad (PR): The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has issued a comprehensive advisory to federal and provincial sports institutions, departments, and all relevant stakeholders across the country regarding the unauthorized use of the name "Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation." The advisory directs that any activities, decisions, or notifications issued by Tariq Pervaiz or his self-styled federation be rejected at all levels.According to the official letter, the Constitution of the Pakistan Sports Board (2022), approved by the Federal Cabinet, clearly states that only those federations formally affiliated with PSB can be considered National Sports Federations (NSFs). Only such recognized federations are authorized to use the name “Pakistan” and send teams to international competitions.The letter reveals that Tariq Pervaiz, an unrecognized individual, has been falsely presenting himself as the President of the so-called "Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation" which he represents and has been unlawfully using the name “Pakistan” despite having no affiliation or recognition from the PSB.PSB has explicitly instructed all institutions, departments, sports federations, and athletes to disregard any correspondence, decisions, or statements issued by Tariq Pervaiz. It also warned that any violation of the PSB Constitution and misuse of the name “Pakistan” would result in legal action. The advisory further urges all stakeholders to ensure full compliance with PSB’s directives to maintain transparency and legal integrity within the national sports framework.The circular has been sent to the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan Railways, WAPDA, the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force), Police, Services Sports Control Board, and sports boards of all four provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, and Islamabad.According to PSB spokesperson Khurram Shehzad, the Pakistan Sports Board is committed to upholding transparency and constitutional order in sports governance and will not tolerate any unlawful claims or misleading activities under any circumstances.  

Irfan Saeed, Azeem Sarwar, Mohammad Ali Larosh and Murad Ali qualify for top-4 roundAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD:Three players from WAPDA including Irfan Saeed, Azeem Sarwar, Mohammad Ali Larosh and one from Khyber Pakhunkawa Murad Ali moved into the semifinal of the 1st SNGPL All Pakistan Ranking Badminton Tournament after beating respectively Raja Zulqarnain Haider, Abdullah Siddique, Mohammad Adnan and Anjum Bashir in the quarterfinals at POF Sports Complex Wah Cantt on Saturday. The all semifinal competitions will be played on Sunday afternoon.Results (Quarterfinals):Men’s Singles:Irfan Saeed (Wapda) beat Raja Zulqarnain Haider (Army) by 21-16, 21-13Azeem Sarwar (Wapda) beat Abdullah Siddique (Wapda) by 21-17, 21-19Mohammad Ali Larosh (Wapda) beat Mohammad Adnan (Wapda) by 21-14, 15-21, 21-16Murad Ali (KP) beat Anjum Bashir (Army) 21-11, 21-16Women’s Singles:Ghazala Siddique (Wapda) beat Sana Hanif (SNGPL) by 21-10, 21-13Alja Tariq (Army) beat Laiba Masoud (Wapda) by 21-12, 21-13Mahoor Shahzad (Wapda) beat Umama Usman (SNGPL) by 21-12, 21-11Ammarah Ishtiaq (Army) beat Mariyam Hanif (Sind) by 21-17, 21-18Men’s Doubles:Mohammad Ali Larosh (Wapda) & Raja Zulqarnain (Army) beat Jalees Konain & Abuzar Rasheed (SNGPL) by 21-15, 21-16Murad Ali (KP) & Azeem Sarwar (Wapda) beat Hammdullah & Abdul Haseeb (KP) by 23-21, 21-17Abdullah Latif (Army) & Hamza Khan (KP) beat Sohaib Yasir & M Umer (PB) by 21-15, 21-12Mohammad Adnan & Amir Saeed (Wapda) beat Anjum Bashir & Yasir Ali (Army) by 23-21, 12-21, 21-17Women’s Doubles:Ghazala Siddique (Wapda) & Ammarah Ishtiaq (Army) beat Mariyam Hanif & Mariyam Hamza (Sindh) by 21-15, 21-8Bushra Qayum & Huma Javed (Wapda) beat Saba Rasheed & Laiba Masoud (Wapda) by 21-15, 18-21, 21-18Zubaira Islam & Umama Usman (SNGPL) beat Aqsa Zikriya & Sana Hanif (SNGPL) by 18-5 retired hurtFarzana Ali & Khizra Rasheed (Wapda) beat Mahoor Shahzad (Wapda) & Amal Munib (PB) by 21-18, 20-22, 21-14 

Islamabad (Sports Desk): Squash Australia (SqA) and World Squash announced that Perth, Western Australia, will be the host city for the 2026 World Squash Masters Championships.The World Squash Masters Championships is World Squash’s flagship Masters competition and sees competitors aged 35+ compete in age-category events for the title of World Champion. Last year’s competition in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, saw a new record for participation being set, with over 1,200 competitors registering for the event.Australia, the most successful nation in World Squash Masters history by total medal count, last hosted the event in 2001, with Vicki Cardwell, Fred Green, Mary Sceney, Sue Volzke and Thomas Spark bagging championship titles for the hosts. Sydney local Geoff Davenport, meanwhile, is the most decorated masters squash player in history, with the 67-year-old winning his seventh World Championship title last year.Next year’s event will take place from 30 August to 6 September and will feature a stunning all-glass show court, which will be erected in the City of Stirling, with action also set to take place on the 14 courts of Mirrabooka Squash Centre and the eight courts of Bellmont Squash Centre.Squash Australia CEO Robert Donaghue said: “On behalf of Squash Australia, I would like to thank the Western Australian Government through Tourism WA and City of Stirling for the incredible backing they have given us. With their support, we’re confident this will be the biggest squash event ever hosted in Australia and we’re looking forward to welcoming the world to Perth.“Hosting international events in Australia is an important part of our strategy, not only does it provide our players with an opportunity to compete against the best in the world, it is critical in providing experience to our coaches, referees, administrators and volunteers, which they can take back to their local clubs and centres and continue to build on the capability and capacity of their local squash community.“We also see this event as another great opportunity to provide exposure of the sport to the wider community and inspire them to come and try squash and experience all the benefits participating in our great sport can offer.”Perth’s Sue Hillier, who last year won her third World Championship title with victory in the 60+ category of the World Squash Masters Championships, said: “I think the most fantastic thing about this is that people get to come here and see our beautiful state, our beaches which are the best in the world, and all the friends I’ve met in squash can come here and see where I live.”Chair of the World Squash Masters Commission Garry Irwin said: “On behalf of World Squash, I am delighted by the return of the World Squash Masters Championships to Australia, my home country. Australia is steeped in squash heritage and its masters squash community is among the biggest and most active in the world. I am looking forward to watching all the action take place in Perth and would like to warmly welcome everyone involved, be they competing, officiating, volunteering or helping to run the event!”Ron Smith, President AMSA: "The Australian Masters Squash Association (AMSA) is excited to be welcoming the Masters community from around the world to Perth next year, not only for the 8-days of competition on the court, but also to experience everything West Australia has to offer, and to meet new people and forge life-long friendships along the way."

London (PR): The England Men’s selection panel has added Sussex fast bowler Jofra Archer to the squad for the Rothesay second Test match against India at Edgbaston, starting on Wednesday 2 July 2025.England Men's Test Squad:Ben Stokes (Durham-Captain), Jofra Archer (Sussex), Shoaib Bashir (Somerset), Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire), Harry Brook (Yorkshire), Brydon Carse (Durham), Sam Cook (Essex), Zak Crawley (Kent), Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire), Jamie Overton (Surrey), Ollie Pope (Surrey), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Jamie Smith (Surrey), Josh Tongue (Nottinghamshire), Chris Woakes (Warwickshire)The 30-year-old right-arm quick returns to the England Test set-up for the first time since February 2021 and will be looking to add to his 13 Test caps at Edgbaston next week.Schedule & Results:1st Test: England v India, 20-24 June 2025, Headingley, Leeds – England won by 5 wickets2nd Test: England v India, 2-6 July 2025, Edgbaston, Birmingham3rd Test: England v India, 10-14 July 2025, Lord’s, London4th Test: England v India, 23-27 July 2025, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester5th Test: England v India, 31 July-4 August 2025, Kia Oval, London

Sport Bulletin ReportIslamabad: President of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), Syed Mohsen Gilani visited the training camp of the Pakistan women’s national football team in Islamabad ahead of their participation in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers.During his visit, President Gilani interacted with the players and coaching staff, expressing his best wishes and confidence in the team’s performance. He also discussed training progress and preparations with the team.The training camp, led by Head Coach Adeel Rizki, concluded today after several days of preparation. The team is set to depart for Indonesia tonight via a private airline, transiting through Karachi and Bangkok before reaching Jakarta.Pakistan are placed in Group E alongside Chinese Taipei, host nation Indonesia and Kyrgyzstan. The team will play its first group match on June 29 against Chinese Taipei, followed by the second match on July 2 against Indonesia, and the final group game on July 5 against Kyrgyzstan.

Islamabad(SBR): In a prestigious ceremony held on Wednesday, the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) paid tribute to national heroes who made the country proud through their outstanding performances in international competitions.Advisor to the Prime Minister on Inter-Provincial Coordination, Rana Sanaullah Khan, graced the event along with Federal Secretary Mohiuddin Wani and Director General PSB Muhammad Yasir Pirzada. A total of Rs. 8.2 million in cash awards was distributed among 36 athletes who excelled in various global events.Among the recipients, javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem stood out with a Rs. 2 million award for winning a gold medal, while his coach Salman Iqbal Butt received Rs. 600,000. In snooker, Ahsan Ramzan was given Rs. 500,000 for securing a bronze medal in the U-21 Asian Championship, Muhammad Asif was awarded Rs. 500,000 for a gold medal at the SAARC Snooker Championship, and Muhammad Naseem Akhtar received Rs. 100,000 for his bronze medal.In table tennis, Abdal Muhammad Khan earned Rs. 250,000 for a silver medal in the U-15 singles category, while he and Zunaira Khan received Rs. 187,500 each for their silver medal in the U-15 mixed doubles event. For the U-15 boys’ doubles and U-15/U-19 team events, Abdal and his teammates — Noor Khan, Taha Bilal, Abu Huraira, Attaul Manan, and Moosa Asif — were awarded Rs. 75,000 each.Special Olympics athletes were also honored for their performances in the World Winter Games. Abdul Saboor Ahmad received Rs. 250,000 for a gold medal in the 400m Snowshoeing event and Rs. 100,000 for a bronze in the 200m event. Muhammad Afaq Khan and Mohammad Moazzam Iqbal were awarded Rs. 250,000 each for gold in their respective events, while Muneeb ur Rehman was honored with Rs. 250,000 for each of his gold medals in 50m and 100m Cross Country Skiing. Relay team members — Abdul Saboor, Afaq, Moazzam, and Ali Raza — were each given Rs. 150,000, as were Minahil, Raveena Qurban, Iqra Akram, Shah Galoon Hayat, and Tabassum for their team contributions.As part of the federation grants phase, the PSB awarded Rs. 63.9 million to 22 national sports federations under annual and special grant categories. The Athletics Federation of Pakistan received Rs. 10 million, Alpine Club of Pakistan was given Rs. 2.1 million, and Pakistan Badminton Federation was awarded Rs. 1.1 million. The Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation received Rs. 2.5 million, and the Pakistan Handball Federation was provided a special grant of Rs. 5 million.Further allocations included Rs. 1 million to Pakistan Judo Federation, Rs. 2 million to Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation, and Rs. 3 million to Pakistan Karate Federation. The Pakistan Kabaddi Federation received Rs. 3 million, and the National Rifle Association was allocated Rs. 7 million (including Rs. 2 million as annual and Rs. 5 million as special grant). Pakistan Rugby Union was given Rs. 1.1 million, Winter Sports Federation Pakistan received Rs. 2 million, and the Pakistan Sailing Federation received Rs. 1 million.Among others, the Pakistan Squash Federation was allocated Rs. 5 million, Pakistan Swimming Federation and Pakistan Table Tennis Federation were each granted Rs. 2.25 million, Pakistan Taekwondo Federation received Rs. 1.1 million, and Pakistan Tennis Federation got Rs. 1 million. The Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation received Rs. 2.5 million, while the Pakistan Volleyball Federation and Pakistan Wrestling Federation were awarded Rs. 5 million and Rs. 3 million, respectively. The Pakistan Wushu Federation received Rs. 1 million.In total, the Pakistan Sports Board disbursed Rs. 32.9 million in annual grants and Rs. 31 million in special grants, reflecting the government’s commitment to supporting national sports, rewarding athletes, and strengthening the country’s sports infrastructure through consistent financial assistance.

Sports Bulletin ReportManama (Bahrain): The Pakistan National Senior Men’s Volleyball Team delivered an emphatic performance in the Semi-Final of the AVC Nations Cup 2025, defeating Qatar in straight sets (3-0) with scores of 25-22, 25-22, 25-21, securing their place in the tournament’s final and marking a significant milestone in Pakistan’s volleyball history.This victory is particularly meaningful as it comes just a year after Pakistan was defeated by Qatar in the final of the AVC Challenge Cup 2024. Today’s result not only avenges that loss but also signals Pakistan’s steady rise in international volleyball.Following this outstanding win, Pakistan has climbed to No. 39 in the FIVB World Rankings, while Qatar has dropped to No. 25, underlining the growing strength and consistency of the Pakistani team on the global stage.Match RecapPakistan dominated the match with aggressive play, strategic defense, and strong teamwork. Each set was closely contested, but Pakistan’s composure and determination at key moments ensured a clean sweep of the match.Star PerformersSeveral players were instrumental in today’s success:Usman Faryad Ali – Delivered a commanding performance at the net, with powerful blocks and critical spikes.Murad Jehan – Excelled in both attack and defense, leading from the front with sharp decision-making.Murad Khan – Contributed significantly with fast attacks and smart placements.Fahad Raza – Played a pivotal role as setter, controlling the rhythm of the game and delivering consistent service.

Islamabad (PR): The Islamabad Padel Association (IPA) successfully held its first Executive Committee meeting today in Islamabad to discuss strategic developments, future events and the overall promotion of padel in the region.The meeting was chaired by the Chairman of the Association Mubeen Arif Jutt and Presided by the President Sohaib Hassan and attended by senior office-bearers including the Vice President Amin Ul Hafeez, Women Vice President Sahiba Anwar, General Secretary Abdul Jabbar and Treasurer Fahad Ali. Meeting started with the recitation of the holy Quran followed introduction of the newly elected members and welcome address by the President. Key items on the agenda included the discussion on the structing of the association, finalization of upcoming tournament schedules, infrastructure challenges in the twin cities, establishment of local committees, activity calendar and collaboration opportunities with local and international entities to encourage padel in the city.In his opening remarks, the President of the Association highlighted the rapid growth of padel in Pakistan, especially among youth in the capital and emphasized the need to enhance the sport’s visibility and access at all levels. He thanked Pakistan Padel Federation for ensuring merit in formation of body in Islamabad region.The Chairman added that currently padel seems to be a sport for ‘elites’ it should be promoted and developed in such a way that it should be accessible for all classes of the society. Only then we will be able to bring out the true talent in this sport for our country.Speaking after the meeting, General Secretary Abdul Jabbar said, “This session marks an important step in our mission to establish Islamabad as a national hub for padel. The Executive Committee is committed to building a sustainable and inclusive framework for the game’s future.” 

TAXILA (SBR): In a gripping encounter of the CAM Super League Edition II 2025, Faisal Hills Riders clinched a memorable victory over Faisal Hills Royals in Match #7, chasing down the target of 171 with five wickets in hand. The match, held at the Faisal Hills Sports Complex, showcased some exciting cricketing action, highlighted by a stunning innings from Talha Ashraf.Batting first, Faisal Hills Royals posted a fighting total of 170 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs. The top contributors for Royals were Rohan, who scored a brisk 31, followed by Hazrat Ali with 22 and Najeeb chipping in with 19. The Riders' bowling unit kept the pressure on throughout, with Abdul Rehman Mani emerging as the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 key wickets. He was ably supported by Raees and Tahir Naqqash, who grabbed 2 wickets each, while Farman Senior bagged one.In reply, Faisal Hills Riders played fearless cricket, reaching the target in 18.2 overs with a total of 174 for 5. The chase was anchored by a sensational knock from Talha Ashraf, who hammered 85 runs off just 45 balls, including multiple boundaries and sixes. He was well-supported by Ashtar, who remained unbeaten on 34, and Abdul Rehman Mani, who finished the game with 14 not out, showcasing his all-round brilliance.The Royals' bowlers tried to defend the total, with Shah Mohammad, Qasim Iqbal, and Hazrat Ali each picking up a wicket, but were unable to stop the Riders' momentum. For his explosive batting performance, Talha Ashraf was rightly adjudged Player of the Match, while Hamza earned the title of Impact Player of the Match for his tight and economical spell that restricted the Royals’ scoring opportunities.