LAHORE – The rugby field at the Punjab Stadium, NPSC, came alive with action today as the Khelta Punjab Pink Games 2026 officially kicked off its rugby tournament. Following a series of intense matches on February 12, the top four teams have secured their places in the semi-finals.

Lahore and Bahawalpur Showcase Dominance

The standout performance of the day belonged to the Lahore team, who announced their title ambitions with a crushing victory. In the second match of the day, Lahore overwhelmed Faisalabad with a massive 45-0 scoreline, keeping a clean sheet and displaying superior attacking form.

Bahawalpur also displayed defensive perfection in their clash against Sahiwal. Dominating possession and territory, Bahawalpur cruised to a 25-0 victory to book their spot in the next round.

Gujranwala’s Double Victory

The path to the semi-finals was most grueling for Gujranwala, who had to secure two victories in a single day. In the tournament opener (Match #01), Gujranwala defeated Rawalpindi in a close contest with a score of 12-5.

They returned to the field later in the evening for Match #05 to face Sargodha (who had a bye in the first round). Continuing their winning momentum, Gujranwala shut out Sargodha 10-0 to confirm their semi-final berth.

In the day’s tightest contest, DG Khan edged past Multan with a score of 20-14 in Match #03 to keep their medal hopes alive.

Semi-Final Fixtures Confirmed

With the initial rounds concluded, the semi-final stage is set for tomorrow, February 13, 2026. The matchups promise high-stakes action:

• 1st Semi-Final (14:00 – 14:30): Lahore vs. DG Khan

• 2nd Semi-Final (14:30 – 15:00): Bahawalpur vs. Gujranwala

The winners of these ties will face off in the Grand Final scheduled for February 14, 2026.

The tournament is being overseen by Tournament Director Mohsin Iqbal Khan and Coordinator Ashraf Javaid.