ISLAMABAD, Apr 07 (APP):Pakistan’s Japan-based judoka Shah Hussain Shah will be looking to solidify his Olympic Ranking when he will take on Tevita Takayawa of Fiji in his first contest of Asia-Oceania Senior Championships at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Thursday. “The championships act as Tokyo2020 and will help Shah gather maximum points to better his position… Continue reading Shah to fight Fijian judoka at crucial Asia-Oceania Senior Championships
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Fakhar’s super knock helps him move-up in ICC Rankings
ISLAMABAD, Apr 07 (APP):Pakistani cricketer Fakhar Zaman’s 193 runs on 155 balls against South Africa in Johannesburg last week Sunday has catapulted him up to seven places to the 12th in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings for batsmen. Fakhar scored 193 runs on 155 balls before being run out in the last… Continue reading Fakhar’s super knock helps him move-up in ICC Rankings
Pak U19 Cricket team to leave for Bangladesh on 17 April
LAHORE, Apr 06 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board said on Tuesday that Pak U19 cricket team will now tour Bangladesh from 17 April instead of the original 11 April schedule. The tour has been delayed by six days due to the ongoing lockdown in Bangladesh, said a spokesman of the PCB here. “ Over the course… Continue reading Pak U19 Cricket team to leave for Bangladesh on 17 April
DG SBP greets Pak blind cricket team
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Apr 05 (APP): Director General (DG) Sports Board Punjab (SBP) Adnan Arshad Aulakh Monday congratulated Pakistan blind cricket team on defeating arch-rivals India in the final of 3-nation blind cricket tournament in Bangladesh. In a message to the victorious team, he said Pakistan blind cricketers particularly skipper Nisar Ali, Zafar Iqbal… Continue reading DG SBP greets Pak blind cricket team
Shoaib Akhtar disappointed on match officials of Pak-SA second ODI
ISLAMABAD, Apr 05 (APP):Former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar expressed disappointment after opener Fakhar Zaman narrowly missed out on a much-deserved 200-run knock in the second ODI between Pakistan and South Africa on Sunday saying that the laws were not properly enforced by the match officials of the game. Pakistan lost the second ODI to South… Continue reading Shoaib Akhtar disappointed on match officials of Pak-SA second ODI
Shadab Khan ruled out of South Africa and Zimbabwe tours
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Apr 05 (APP):Pakistan test cricketer Shadab Khan has been ruled out from further participation on the South Africa and Zimbabwe tours after suffering a left toe injury while batting during the second One-Day International that has sidelined him for up to four weeks. X-rays conducted following the match revealed an “intra… Continue reading Shadab Khan ruled out of South Africa and Zimbabwe tours
Cricket: South Africa v Pakistan 2nd ODI scoreboard
Johannesburg, April 4 (AFP/APP):Final scores in the second one-day international between South Africa and Pakistan at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday. South Africa Q. de Kock b Haris 80 A. Markram c Asif Ali b Faheem 39 T. Bavuma c Babar b Haris 92 H. van der Dussen c Faheem b Hasnain 60… Continue reading Cricket: South Africa v Pakistan 2nd ODI scoreboard
62nd Sindh Sports Board –STA Development Series Ranking Tennis Championships concludes
KARACHI, Apr 04 (APP):The 62nd Sindh Sports Board –STA Development Series Ranking Tennis Championships concluded at Union Club here on Sunday. Vice President Pakistan Tennis Federation Muhammad Khalid Rehmani distributed trophies among winners and runners up. Asif Bachani of Hyderabad emerged victorious in the men’s singles in a one sided affairs when he eliminated Kashan… Continue reading 62nd Sindh Sports Board –STA Development Series Ranking Tennis Championships concludes
Irfan Mehsood clinches 41 Guinness World Record
ISLAMABAD, Apr 03 (APP): Pakistan’s top-notch martial artist, Irfan Mehsood added another feather in his cap when he captured his 41st Guinness World Record, as announced in the Guinness Book of World Records on Saturday. The most push-ups in one minute carrying 80Ib pack is 58 and was achieved by Irfan in Dera Ismail Khan… Continue reading Irfan Mehsood clinches 41 Guinness World Record
Shah loses fight at Grand Slam Antalya but set to improve Olympics ranking
ISLAMABAD, Apr 03 (APP):Pakistan’s -100kg judoka Shah Hussain Shah went down fighting hard in the second round of Grand Slam Antalya, Turkey against Khurramov Mukhammad Karim of Uzbekistan on Saturday. The Japan-based Shah, who is committed to Tokyo Olympics got a bye in the first round but lost his second fight in 2 minutes and… Continue reading Shah loses fight at Grand Slam Antalya but set to improve Olympics ranking
Mushtaq Ahmed sees big potential in U19 spinners
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Apr 03 (APP):Spin Bowling Consultant, former Pakistan test cricketer Mushtaq Ahmed feels Bangladesh-bound Pakistan U19 spinners are full of potential and have the talent to do big things for the country in the years ahead. The former spin ace is working with the spinners in the 10-day training camp which is… Continue reading Mushtaq Ahmed sees big potential in U19 spinners
Additional players called for Pak cricket Test camp
LAHORE, Apr 03 (APP): Pakistan cricket selectors, as part of their strategy to keep all the leading performers involved in the system, have invited six additional players who will participate in the training camp for the Test players, which commences here at the Gaddafi Stadium on 10 April. “These six players are: Irfan Ullah Shah… Continue reading Additional players called for Pak cricket Test camp
PFA chairman calls on Punjab sports minister
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Apr 02 (APP):Punjab Food Authority (PFA) Chairman Umer Tanveer Butt called on Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti here on Friday at the National Hockey Stadium. The construction of sports complex in Rawalpindi district came under discussion during the meeting where the other high officials were… Continue reading PFA chairman calls on Punjab sports minister
DG, SBP holds meeting with PCB officials regarding 5-Star Hotel at Nishtar Park Sports Complex
LAHORE, Apr 01 (APP): Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh held a high-profile meeting with the officials of Pakistan Cricket Board here on Thursday to discuss the matter of building a five star hotel at Nishtar Park Sports Complex. Pakistan Cricket Board’s senior General Manager Col (retd) Ashfaq Ahmed, PCB Consultant Abdul Ghafoor Bhatti,… Continue reading DG, SBP holds meeting with PCB officials regarding 5-Star Hotel at Nishtar Park Sports Complex
DG SBP condoles death of former tennis player
LAHORE, Apr 01 (APP): Director General (DG) Sports Board Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh expressed a deep sense of grief and sorrow on the demise of former international tennis player Khwaja Saeed Hai, on Thursday. He lauded the notable tennis contributions of Khwaja Saeed, who represented Pakistan in top tournaments like French Open and American Open… Continue reading DG SBP condoles death of former tennis player
Fehmida seeks time from FIFA to resolve PFF issue
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP): Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination Dr Fehmida Mirza Wednesday sought time from FIFA to resolve the issue of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) in an amicable way. The world’s football governing body on Tuesday had issued a stern warning to PFF president Syed Ashfaq Hussain and his group, asking them to… Continue reading Fehmida seeks time from FIFA to resolve PFF issue
DG SBP inspects sports facilities in different parts of province
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Mar 31 (APP): Director General (DG) Sports Board Punjab (SBP) Adnan Arshad Aulakh visited and inspected sports facilities at Mandi Bahauddin Sports Complex, Jinnah Cricket Stadium, Rasool Road and Quaid-e-Azam Football ground on Wednesday. He issued directions to upgrade the facilities at Jinnah Cricket Stadium, Rasool Road and Quaid-e-Azam Football ground… Continue reading DG SBP inspects sports facilities in different parts of province
27-player women cricket emerging camp to begin on 3 April
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Mar 30 (APP):As many as 27 women cricketers will undergo skills and fitness training at the Moin Khan Academy in Karachi in the emerging women’s camp commencing from 3 April. “Over the course of the 14-day camp, these 27 players will train under the supervision of the coaching staff of the… Continue reading 27-player women cricket emerging camp to begin on 3 April
Zunair emerges as Defence Raya 2021 Golf Champion
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Mar 29 (APP): The intensely fought out Defence Raya Golf Championship for the Club Title 2021 came to a conclusion here on Monday at the wonderful but technically intimidating Defence Raya Golf Course in Lahore. This event for the esteemed Club Champions Title was contested over two days and attracted over… Continue reading Zunair emerges as Defence Raya 2021 Golf Champion
India leapfrog Pakistan in ICC Cricket WC Super League series
ISLAMABAD, Mar 29 (APP): India have grabbed 20 points after defeating World champions England 2-1 in their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League series. The win helped India leapfrog Pakistan to seventh place in the points table with 29 points. India had been docked one point for a slow over-rate in the first match… Continue reading India leapfrog Pakistan in ICC Cricket WC Super League series
