Independent report
KARACHI, November 11: The 30th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Open Golf Championship 2026 commenced at Karachi Golf Club on Wednesday, with the opening ceremony and media briefing attended by senior naval officials, golfers, sponsors and media representatives.
Commander Karachi and President Karachi Golf Club, Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi, graced the occasion as chief guest and formally inaugurated the championship, which will continue until November 15.
The championship features competitions in nine categories, including Professionals, Senior Professionals, Junior Professionals, Ladies Professionals, Senior Amateurs, Junior Amateurs, Ladies Amateurs, Veterans and Pro-Amateurs. A large number of professional golfers from across the country are participating in the event.
Various awards and cash prizes have been announced for the winners, along with a special prize for a hole-in-one.
Speaking at the ceremony, Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi appreciated the enthusiastic participation of golfers from across the country and highlighted the strong association developed between the championship and the golfing community over the past three decades.
The ceremony was attended by sponsors, participating golfers and media representatives.
