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CRICKET - ICC 12 Aug, 2025

Series win gives Prendergast big gains in ICC Women’s T20I Rankings

Dubai (PR): Ireland all-rounder Orla Prendergast has made notable progress in the ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings after helping her team beat Pakistan 2-1 in Dublin even as several other players from either side also gained in the latest weekly update to the rankings.Prendergast, who was named the Player of the Series, finished with 144 runs and four wickets, progressing in all three lists. She made her first appearance inside the top 20 of the batting rankings after advancing eight slots to joint-19th place, thanks to her scores of 51 and 64 in the second and third matches, amassing career-best ratings points of 602.She has also entered the top 50 of the bowling rankings for the first time after taking three for 28 in the series opener that helped her team to victory by 11 runs. Her all-round performance shot her up to sixth among the all-rounders with personal-best rating points of 298.There were movements for her teammates as well. Amy Hunter climbed up one place to 29th among batters while Laura Delany jumped five slots to 50th thanks to her score of 42 runs in the second match – her first time in the top 50 with career-best rating points of 448.Ava Canning is 48th in the bowlers’ list, while Jane Maguire has moved to 50th from last week’s 54th.Pakistan may have lost the series, but individual performances were rewarded. Left-handed opener Muneeba Ali’s match-winning unbeaten century in the final match helped her advance three slots to joint-32nd in the batters’ list (personal best points of 526), while captain Fatima Sana has hopped four places up to 59th.The skipper also moved up one place to joint-39th in the bowling rankings after her haul of four for 26 in the series opener. She ended the series as the leading wicket taker with a total of six scalps.

TENPIN BOWLING - National 12 Aug, 2025

Islamabad, KPK and Punjab reach in Team Event final of Azadi Cup 2025

Islamabad (SBR): Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab teams have qualified for the final of the team event of the Azadi Cup Tenpin Bowling Championship.Islamabad team players; Ijaz -ur -Rehman, Daniyal Ijaz, Afzal Akhtar and Ayzaz-ur -Rehman reached in final. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa team, Naveed Khan, Daniyal Shah, , Fahim Akbar, Akhil Shah, Akhil Akhtar, Fahim Akhtar, Akhil Shah, and Fahim Akbar has qualified for final.Mohammad Hussain Chatha, Saleem Baig, Shahzad Rana and Junaid Shafique from Punjab qualified for final.Men and women from across the country are participating in nine categories competitions in the championship. The concluding ceremony of the championship will be held on August 14, in which prizes distributed among the players who are successful.

TENNIS - National 11 Aug, 2025

PTF Appoints Sara as National Development Director NDD-PTF

Islamabad (SBR): Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) announced the appointment of Sara Mansoor as the National Development Director (NDD-PTF).President PTF, Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, and Secretary General, Col. Zia-ud-din Tufail, extend their best wishes to Sara Mansoor in her new role, confident that her appointment will greatly benefit the growth and development of tennis in Pakistan.

TENNIS - Wheelchair 10 Aug, 2025

Pakistani Wheelchair Tennis Star Asif Gul Abbasi Makes History Again

London (PR): Asif Gul Abbasi, Pakistan’s leading wheelchair tennis player, has once again made history by reclaiming the prestigious "Play Your Way to Wimbledon" wheelchair tennis title at the iconic Wimbledon grounds in London on 9 August 2025. This remarkable victory marks his second triumph at this elite tournament, further cementing his status as one of Pakistan’s most successful wheelchair tennis athletes on the international stage.Abbasi’s path to Wimbledon began with his dominant win at the national tournament held at Lee Valley Tennis Centre earlier this year, where he secured his place among the top 8 finalists who qualified for the Wimbledon national finals. Displaying exceptional skill and determination, he won both of his group stage matches and convincingly defeated the Welsh number one in the final with straight sets of 4-2, 4-1.His record at national tournaments is equally impressive. Out of 24 national competitions since April 2017, Abbasi has remained unbeaten in 23, becoming a four-time UK National Champion and securing the 2024 National Championship title.Beyond Wimbledon, Abbasi boasts a series of historic achievements for Pakistan:Winner of three international wheelchair tennis tournaments, a milestone never before achieved by any Pakistani wheelchair tennis player.Achieved a career-best world ranking of 82, the highest ever attained by a Pakistani wheelchair tennis athlete.Competed at the Asian Games in China, where he won a match — a first for Pakistan in wheelchair tennis history.Participated in four World Team Cup qualifying events, defeating numerous seasoned international players.Secured a bronze medal for Pakistan at the 2024 World Team Cup qualifiers in Sri Lanka by finishing third, marking Pakistan’s best-ever performance in the competition.Despite these remarkable accomplishments, Abbasi highlights the persistent lack of institutional support for wheelchair tennis athletes in Pakistan. “All I have achieved has come through my own dedication, effort, and financial sacrifice. Currently, there is no sponsorship or official support for Pakistani wheelchair tennis players,” he stated.However, with the recent appointment of Aisamulhaq Qureshi as head of the Pakistan Tennis Federation, Abbasi expresses renewed hope. “Mr. Qureshi has shown great interest and commitment to promoting wheelchair tennis in Pakistan, and I am optimistic that under his leadership, the sport will receive the recognition and support it truly deserves.”Abbasi calls on the Pakistan Tennis Federation, government bodies, and relevant organizations to unite in uplifting wheelchair athletes, especially wheelchair tennis players, and to formally recognize their outstanding achievements at the national level.His inspiring journey stands as a powerful testament to resilience and passion, shining a spotlight on the untapped potential of para-sports in Pakistan.

FOOTBALL - Int News 10 Aug, 2025

PFF appoints Arooj Butt as first female team manager for Men’s U-17

Lahore (SBR): In a groundbreaking step toward gender equality in sports, the newly elected leadership of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has appointed Arooj Butt as the Team Manager of the Pakistan Men’s U-17 National Team. This historic appointment makes her the first woman in the country’s football history to hold such a key position at both national and international levels.Arooj Butt, who has been actively working with PFF since 2022 as Safeguarding Officer, holds multiple certifications in child safeguarding and welfare from FIFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF).With this appointment, PFF is sending a strong message: women have a place at every level of the game, from the field to the boardroom.The initiative closely aligns with FIFA’s global objectives, especially its commitment to human rights, anti-discrimination and the inclusion of women in football governance, as outlined in Article 3 of the FIFA Statutes. FIFA’s 2016 reforms also emphasized the importance of women’s full participation in shaping the future of the sport.On the occasion, PFF President Syed Mohsen Gilani said: I am proud to see women taking managerial role in the history of Pakistan football. We believe her presence will inspire more women to take up key roles in football.

TENPIN BOWLING - National 10 Aug, 2025

Azadi Cup: Maryyum wins women's singles title

Islamabad (SBR):Ladies singles and Deaf Men singles competitions of Azadi Cup Tenpin Bowling Championship concluded at leisure City Bowling Club,Safa Gold, F-7 Markaz, Islamabad.Maryam and Wajid lifted ladies and deaf titles of Azadi Cup Tenpin Bowling Championship, respectively.While Rana Azam Khan got 2nd position in Deaf Men singles and Noor bagged 2nd position in the Ladies singles.President, Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation, Ijaz Ur Rehman and a large number of peoples were also present on the occasion.Results Deaf Men singles; Wajid Ali got first position with 190 points, Rana Azam khan secured 2nd position with166 points, Umer Farooq obtained 3rd position with 166 points and Nasir received 4th position with 156 points.Results Women singles;Maryam bagged first position with273 points, Noor obtained 2nd position with 222 points, Shaista obtained 3rd position with201points and Mehr Noor got 4th position with 183 points. Players from all over the country are taking part in the Championship. The Championship is being played under the auspices of Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation. The Championship will continue till August 14.

FOOTBALL - Int News 09 Aug, 2025

Women’s Ranking: Spain regain top spot: Bangladesh climb high

Islamabad (Sports Desk): Women’s football has enjoyed an action-packed two months, with continental competitions causing a shake-up in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking. England retained their European title by seeing off the challenge of Spain, Brazil successfully defended their South American crown, and the Solomon Islands took full advantage of New Zealand’s absence to lay claim to the Oceania throne.World champions Spain (1st, up 1) had an impressive run to the final of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 with five back-to-back wins, which was enough to see them reclaim top spot in the ranking, a position they previously held from December 2023 to June 2024. The USA (2nd, down 1) have therefore been knocked off their perch, which they had occupied since August 2024. However, three convincing home wins in friendlies during this period have kept the Stars and Stripes in contention, and they are now sitting less than two points behind La Roja.The top 10 has been shaken up completely since the June edition of the ranking, with France (6th, up 4) performing best among them. Les Bleues completed a flawless group stage at the European Championship before falling to Germany in the quarter-finals.Brazil (7th, down 3) have lost ground despite picking up their ninth continental trophy. They lost to France prior to the tournament, which subsequently saw the Seleção held to two draws by a hard-working Colombia side in the group stage as well as the in final, before prevailing on penalties.Further down the ranking, the Asian qualifiers for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ and the OFC Women’s Nations Cup have stirred things up. Bangladesh (104th, up 24) recorded the biggest jump in places and points (+80.51), courtesy of their historic both qualification for the AFC final qualifying tournament for Brazil 2027, following dramatic victories over Myanmar, Bahrain and Turkmenistan.Vanuatu (100th, up 19) have also made considerable progress, as have the Solomon Islands (73rd, up 13), who have hit a new high in the ranking. No fewer than 10 teams are currently higher in the ranking than ever before, including Poland (26th, up 1), Haiti (49th, up 1), and Saudi Arabia (164th, up 1).

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 09 Aug, 2025

6 male and one female Pakistani to participate in Kazakhstan Open

Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: A total of 6 male and 1 female Pakistani athletes will represent Pakistan in the Kazakhstan Open International Taekwondo Championship 2025, which is scheduled to commence on August 9 in the capital city of the host country. Four officials of the Pakistan taekwondo team will accompany the players. According to an official of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF), All 10 members of the contingent have departed for Kazakhstan today at 11.50 am from Islamabad Airport. Pakistan Taekwondo is very hopeful to see good performance. This participation will also very helpful for the preparations / participation in upcoming international events.Names of players: Abubakar Siddiq, Haroon Khan, Noman Khan, Mohammad Arbaz Khan, Hamza Omer Saeed, Kaif Anwar, and Faateema tuz Zahraa (Female Player).Team Officials: Lt Col Zeeshan Aslam (Head of Team), Yousaf Kararmi (Head Coach), Syed Sadaqat Hussain (Manger), Faisal Nadeem Butt (Physio).

SPORTS NEWS - National 03 Aug, 2025

Islamabad Olympic Association Holds Executive Committee Meeting

Islamabad (PR): The Executive Committee of the Islamabad Olympic Association (IOA) met here at Islamabad Club on August 2, 2025. President IOA Begum Ishrat Ashraf chaired the meeting. During the session, the committee deliberated on several matters central to the strategic development and organizational strengthening of the IOA and its affiliated units. A major point of focus was the registration of the Islamabad Olympic Association with the Islamabad Sports Board, an essential step to formalize its status as the principal sports governing body in the federal capital and to facilitate institutional support for its upcoming programs.The meeting also underscored the significance of Islamabad’s active participation in the 1st National Youth Games and the forthcoming National Games. Committee members exchanged insights and strategies to ensure that Islamabad fields highly competitive teams and achieves optimum performance outcomes. Plans were reviewed to streamline athlete selection, training, and logistical arrangements.President Begum Ishrat Ashraf praised the commitment of the Executive Committee and emphasized the importance of unified efforts to elevate Islamabad’s standing on the national sports stage. She reiterated to provide all necessary support to athletes and officials in the build-up to these landmark events.

CRICKET - Int News 03 Aug, 2025

WCL 2025 final: South Africa beat Pakistan by 9 wickets

Faraz Ahmed KayaniBirmingham (UK): South Africa Champions have clinched the title of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 after beating Pakistan Champions by 9 wickets in the final in Birmingham.Batting first, Pakistan Champions posted an impressive total of 195 runs for loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Sharjeel Khan was the standout performer, smashing 76 runs off 44 balls. However, the target proved insufficient in the face of an onslaught from AB de Villiers, who delivered a vintage masterclass. The South African legend remained unbeaten on 120 runs off just 60 balls, hitting 7 sixes and 12 fours, leading his side to victory in just 16.5 overs, losing only one wicket.This match-winning knock marked de Villiers’ third century of the tournament, underlining his continued dominance and brilliance on the field.With this resounding win, South Africa Champions were crowned the World Champions of Legends, wrapping up the tournament in style.