Majid’s loss marks end of Pakistan campaign

KARACHI: Pakistan’s engagement in the International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF) under-21 snooker championship came to an abrupt end on Friday night when Ireland’s Josh Boileau sent national junior champion Mohammad Majid Ali packing 5-1 in pre quarter-finals in Fujairah.

The Irish cueist gave little room to Majid who managed to extend his opponent to six frames in the best-of-nine battle.

According to results made available here, Majid, who was home 5-2 over compatriot Mohammad Faheem in the last-32 round, hardly got 15-minute rest before facing the Irish cueist.

On the other hand, the Englishman had prevailed over Indian Dhvaj Haria 5-1 in the last-32 round and got ample time to relax. After beating Majid, Boileau made a 6-0 short work of Lee Mein of Scotland in quarters to sneak into last four.

It is pertinent to mention that Majid’s three fellow countrymen – Hamza Akbar, Mohammad Haris Nadeem and Mohammad Faheem – have made their exit one after the other after reaching knockout stage.

Meanwhile, Pakistan team is scheduled to arrive from Dubai on Monday night.

Results: Josh Boileau (Ireland) bt Mohammad Majid Ali (Pakistan) 5-1 (65-27, 110-8, 78-36, 5-64, 76-17, 94-1).— Sports Correspondent

Asad hits eight goals past JMDC

KARACHI: Shaikh Asadullah scored all eight goals as Ziauddin University (ZU) thrashed Jinnah Medical and Dental College (JMDC) 8-2 as the 12th AKU Inter-University Football tournament kicked off on Friday.

Asad scored three times in the first-half after Mohammad Saqib had given JMDC an early lead before registering five more times in the second-period. Sanaullah grabbed JMDC’s other goal.

The win helped ZU seize control of Pool ‘C’ which also has Karachi Medical & Dental College (KMDC) and Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology (SZABIST).

The top two teams from the four pools advance to the quarter-finals.

In the three-team Pool ‘D’, Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) took charge after ripping apart Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari Institute of Technology (KASBIT) 7-0.

Yaseen Sajjad hit a first-half brace with Awais Bozdar netting a second-half double to help SSUET virtually seal their passage through to the quarters before their match against Institute of Business Administration (IBA).

In the final game of the day, Kashif Mukhtar scored the winner as hosts Aga Khan University (AKU) edged past Bahria University (BU) 2-1 in a Group ‘A’ clash.—Sports Reporter

Anti-tobacco Day tennis from 25th

KARACHI: The 15th Anti-tobacco Day tennis tournament will be played at Karachi Club courts from May 25 to 31 under the aegis of Pakistan Women’s Tennis Association (PWTA), its founding president Dr Saira S. Khan said on Saturday.

The event, which carries a total purse of Rs150,000, features five events — men’s singles, ladies singles, juniors under-18 singles, boys under-14 singles and men’s doubles.

Last date for the submission of the entries is May 22 and the draws will be taken out the following day.

Former Davis Cupper Altaf Hussain has been named tournament referee while Ms Naseem Dawood will act as the tournament director and Saqib Hussain as secretary.—Sports Correspondent

All-Punjab basketball final

LAHORE: Punjab Greens and Punjab Blues made the Inter-provincial Basketball Championship final here on Saturday.

In the first semi-final, Punjab Greens registered a 67-37 win against Sindh after holding a 30-18 lead at the half time.

Salman (24), Zahid (18) and Aqib (14) scored prolifically for the winners while Talha (16) and Agha Ibrahim (6) did well for Sindh.

In the second semi-final, Punjab Blues recorded a 62-50 victory over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after leading the half 27-26 in a close battle.

The Blues’ major scorers were Ahmed (24) and Shahzaib (16). Afnan (16) and Hameed (14) contributed prominently for KP.—Sports Reporter

Summer Cup boxing

KARACHI: Two-day Summer Cup boxing tournament begins at Mauripur Club under the aegis of Karachi West Boxing Association on May 24, says an announcement.

Bouts will be held in junior 40kg, 42kg, 44kg, 46kg, 48kg, 48kg, 52kg and54kg; youth 49kg, 52kg, 56kg and 60kg.

The draws and weighing will be held at the venue from 4.00pm to 6.00pm on May 23.

Published in Dawn, May 18th, 2014