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Karachi:  Swearing-in ceremony of nine elected officials of the Sports Journalists Association of Sindh (SJAS) was held at Sindh scouts Headquarters. Adviser to Sindh Chief Minister and administrator Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab administered the oath of the newly elected SJAS cabinet.

On this occasion, Murtaza Wahab expressed good wishes for the newly elected officials, saying that in view of the past performance of the SJAS, the new officials have a great responsibility for the development of sports and sports journalism. He congratulated the new cabinet of SJAS and said that there is hope for further improvement in good sports reporting, and his services and Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) are present, for SJAS, at times.

Furthermore, the Karachi Press Club election committee chairman and the former KPC President, former President Imtiaz Khan Faran, nominated observer senior journalist of Pakistan sports Writers federation for SJAS elections, Iqbal Jamil, members of SJAS election committee, Abul Hasan, Nasir Hussain Khattak, Amjad Qaimkhani presented memorial shields on behalf of SJAS. Professor Ejaz Farooqi, senior journalist Khalid Mahmood, Secretary KUJ Fahim Siddiqui, KHA chairman Gulfraz Ahmed Khan, Senior Vice President of SOA, SJAS senior vice President Mahmood Riaz, senior journalist Zubair Nazeer Khan, former SJAS secretary Asghar Azeem, also expressed their views.

The speakers said that it is very happy that the new cabinet of SJAS has been elected in a democratic way.  There are high expectations from SJAS in the future, the last fifteen years of SJAS performance should be appreciated. Sports journalists create a new hope from their work, sports reporting is a very difficult job.

SJAS President Asif Khan and secretary Shahid Usman Sati thanked Barrister Murtaza Wahab and all the participants at the ceremony during the speech. They expressed determination to further improve the performance by highlighting the performance of SJAS.

At the event, officials of various sports associations including SJAS members, Sindh Scouts Association secretary Akhtar Mir, Furqan Ahmed, Ghulam Muhammad, Kashif Farooqi, Qudsia Raja, Jamil Ahmed, Javed Khan, Ashfaq Ahmed were present on the occasion.

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The annual General Council 2020 of the Sports Journalists Association of Sindh (SJAS) was held at KHA Sports Complex. The meeting was attended by a large number of SJAS members, approving the proceedings and also unanimously endorsing the budget 20-2021. Secretary SJAS Asghar Azeem presented the annual performance report on which the members expressed their satisfaction.

On the completion of the constitutional term of the present office-bearers, the participants paid tribute to the President, Secretary, and to all the office bearers and the Executive Committee for their two years of performance.
Secretary SJAS announced that the next elections would be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022, under the supervision of Senior Journalist and Election Commissioner Ata Muhammad Tabassum. On which the members welcomed the appointment of Ata Muhammad Tabassum as the Election Commissioner.

During the meeting, AIPS membership cards were distributed among the SJAS members.

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The Prince of Pakistan, Shahnawaz Dahani was awarded SJAS Gold Medal and Syed Nasar Iqbal, Senior Sports Journalist was given away Dr. MA Shah Gold Medal in recognition of his professional services for about four decades.

The award ceremony was held at the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, organised by the Sports Journalists Association of Sindh (SJAS).The event was presided over by Saeed Ghani, Provincial Minister for Information and Labour. Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Sindh Akhtar Inayat Bhugari attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest. SJAS President Asif Khan, General Secretary Asghar Azeem, other SJAS officials, members along with former Test cricketer Tauseef Ahmed, players and sports organisers attended the programme in large numbers.

Addressing the function, Saeed Ghani said that there is no substitute for hard work and dedication and Shahnawaz Dahani is a shining example of talent which could not be barred from progressing.

The Gold Medal, from SJAS, will go a long way in boosting confidence of the International Cricketer Shahnawaz Dahani emerged from Larkana. SJAS is the only platform, in the country, which effectively raises voice for the sports journalists. Saeed Ghani hopes that Shahnawaz Dahani would continue to brighten the name of the country on the field of cricket field for a long time.

Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Sindh Akhtar Inayat Bhurgari, in his speech, while praising the efforts of SJAS, said that Dahani is the hero of Pakistan not just of Sindh. He added that Dahani has attached the audience towards him through his performance. He urged SJAS to look towards regional sports too.

Shahnawaz Dhani thanked SJAS and said that this was his first gold medal for which he would express his gratitude to SJAS.Former Test cricketer Tauseef Ahmed, referring to his first meeting with Shahnawaz Dahani, said that during Shahnawaz’s coaching, his abilities were eminent.

Patrons SJAS, Dr Farhan Essa Abdullah, Khawaja Ahmed Mustaqeem, President SJAS Asif Khan, Secretary Asghar Azeem, PFUJ President GM Jamali, President Arts Council Ahmed Shah, Secretary Ejaz Farooqi, Chairman Karachi Hockey Association Gulfaraz Ahmed Khan, Director New Nazimabad Gymkhana Muhammad Talha and others also addressed the gathering.

Fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani, the first international cricketer to be honored from Larkana, Sindh, was awarded the SJAS Gold Medal in recognition of his hard work and dedication. On this occasion, Senior Sports Journalist Syed Nasr Iqbal was awarded Dr. MA Shah Gold Medal in recognition of his professional services.

Athletes who were given accolades, in the name of SJAS President Rashid Ali Siddiqui, for their outstanding services, are Muhammad Rohaan Khan (Ju-Jitsu), Mina Habib (Tug of War), Maria Nasir (Boxing), Abdul Jabbar (Malakhara), Muhammad Danial Khan (Basketball) and Owais Shehzad. The Special SJAS awards went to National Junior Golfer Umar Khalid, International Cyclist Rajab Ali Saati and International Rowing Player Hurya Faisal.

Senior Photographers Javed Iqbal, Rizwan Ali, Kashif Farooqi (Weekly Johar Time), Arshad Wahab (Daily Parcham), Kulsoom Jahan, for her role in organising women cricket match during SJAS festival and Shahid Ansari for his notable gameplay in SJAS cricket team, as batter, were recognised for their services in SJAS.
Former KCCA Joint Secretary Jamil Ahmed and Commissioner Karachi Sports Committee Convener and President Karachi Basketball Association President Ghulam Muhammad Sports Organizer Managed to get the award,

The prominent journalists awards were given to News One’s Asif Khan (Best Anchor), 24 News HD’s Mahmood Riaz (Best Senior Sports Reporter), Geo News’s Jaffar Hussain )All In One – All Rounder), In Electronic Media Category SAMAA TV’s Huzaifa Khan Emerging Reporter, Dawn News Imran Siddiqui Emerging Sports Anchor, ARY Digital’s Muzammil Asif Social Media, Sindh News’ Jamshed Ahmed Rajpar Best Regional anchor News One’s innovative Emerging Analyst Award, went to Badiuz Zaman.

In the print media category, Zubair Nazir Khan of Daily Express was awarded Best Senior Sports Reporter, Imtiaz Naranja of Daily 92 was given Best Sports Editor, Junaid Rajput Emerging Reporter of Daily Nai Baat and Intikhab Ali of Daily The News was awarded Best Senior English Reporter.

International basketball coach SM Tanveer was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for serving Pakistan and coaching young players.

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KARACHI: Shahid Ansari from Daily Amn Newspaper won the title of Badminton event in the SSB-SJAS Sports Festival after Suleman Khan of Daily Kasauti Peshawar got injured and walkout during 2nd game of the final at KPT Sports Complex. Where 28 journalists from different media houses have participated.

CEO of Essa Lab and Patron SJAS, Dr. Farhan Essa Abdullah graced the occasion as a Chief Guest. He lauded the role of SJAS in promoting sports in Sindh. Dr. Farhan Essa said that SJAS created history for organizing 7 different games for the journalist’s community.

He further said that organizing a grand tournament where more than 200 journalists have participated, is a unique step of SJAS and we can proudly say that SJAS is a united association and moving in the right direction.

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