LAHORE, Jan 25 (APP): Pricemeter outscored Platinum Homes by 8-5 in the opening match of the eight-goal Tenacious Pricemeter Polo Cup 2021 here at the Jinnah Polo and Country Club (JP&CC) ground on Monday. Marcos Panelo and Farooq Amin Sufi did well for the winning side by smashing in four and three goals respectively while… Continue reading Tenacious Pricemeter Polo Cup 2021: Pricemeter win opener
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SNTV to distribute highlights of Pakistan vs South Africa and PSL 2021 in over 115 territories
LAHORE, Jan 25 (APP): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the SNTV Monday announced an extension of their partnership that would allow the latter to provide news broadcasters around the world access to highlights of the Pakistan versus South Africa series and the HBL Pakistan Super League 2021. This will be South Africa’s first… Continue reading SNTV to distribute highlights of Pakistan vs South Africa and PSL 2021 in over 115 territories
Pakistan’s victory to depend on wickets prepared: Shoaib Akthar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (APP): Former pacer Shoaib Akthar believes that Pakistan team’s win against South Africa in the two-match Test series beginning Tuesday, would depend on the kind of wickets the hosts prepare for the games. “South Africa is touring Pakistan after 14 years which is great news for the whole nation. I think Pakistan’s… Continue reading Pakistan’s victory to depend on wickets prepared: Shoaib Akthar
Aliya Riaz hopeful of finishing ODI series on a high note
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Jan 25 (APP): Pakistan women cricket team faced another marginal defeat last Saturday against South Africa as the hosts went 2-0 up in the three-ODI series. In their pursuit of 253 under at sweltering Kingsmead Cricket Stadium, Pakistan, led by all-rounder Aliya Riaz, staged a remarkable comeback after being five down… Continue reading Aliya Riaz hopeful of finishing ODI series on a high note
Aquafina Polo Cup 2021: Aviator win trophy
LAHORE, Jan 24 (APP): Aviator grabbed the Aquafina Polo Cup 2021 trophy after outpacing Zacky Farm by 6-4 in the main final played here at the Jinnah Polo and Country Club (JP&CC) ground on Sunday. Aviator took an early lead in the first chukker and maintaines their supremacy till the fourth and last chukker, winning… Continue reading Aquafina Polo Cup 2021: Aviator win trophy
Peshawar to host 4 to 5 South Asian Games events including squash: Qamar Zaman
PESHAWAR, Jan 24 (APP): Vice President Pakistan Squash Federation and President KP Squash Association Qamar Zaman Sunday said that Senior Vice President Pakistan Olympic Association Syed Aqil Shah is trying his best to get the rights of hosting four to five Games part of the forthcoming South Asian Games in Pakistan next year including squash.… Continue reading Peshawar to host 4 to 5 South Asian Games events including squash: Qamar Zaman
Pak confirms 17-player squad for first Test against South Africa
Sohail Ali LAHORE, Jan 24 (APP): Pakistan cricket selectors today confirmed a 17-player squad who will be available for selection for the first Test against South Africa, which will begin on January 26. The remaining three players will continue to be part of the squad and will feature in warm-up and training sessions at the… Continue reading Pak confirms 17-player squad for first Test against South Africa
Pak women cricket teams tour of Africa extended
LAHORE, Jan 23 (APP): Pakistan women cricket team’s tour of Africa was extended after it was agreed that they will play three 50-over matches and two T20Is in Zimbabwe after their tour of South Africa. The women’s side will play their last match against South Africa in Durban on 3 February, and will travel to… Continue reading Pak women cricket teams tour of Africa extended
Grand opening ceremony of First Quaid Inter-Division Hockey Championship
LAHORE, Jan 23 (APP): First Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Division Hockey Championship will commence with a colourful grand opening ceremony at National Hockey Stadium here on January 25. Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti will be the chief guest at the grand opening ceremony. Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani… Continue reading Grand opening ceremony of First Quaid Inter-Division Hockey Championship
SBP Punjab Open tennis from Jan 26, DG, SBP
LAHORE, Jan 23 (APP): Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh said SBP Open Tennis Championship 2021 will be played here from January 26 to 30 at Punjab Tennis Academy Bagh-e-Jinnah. Pakistan’s former captain and Davis Cupper Rashid Malik will be the Tournament Director. Adnan Arshad Aulakh said on Saturday that players from Lahore, Faisalabad,… Continue reading SBP Punjab Open tennis from Jan 26, DG, SBP
Babar Azam – From ball picker to Test captain
LAHORE, Jan 23 (APP): Babar Azam, one of the most prolific modern-day batsmen, will lead Pakistan for the first time in Test cricket when his team take on South Africa in the two-Test series, which begins on 26 January. South Africa last toured Pakistan in 2007 and during that series, Babar, who has now become… Continue reading Babar Azam – From ball picker to Test captain
Efforts to enhance utility of Punjab Int’l Swimming Complex and Punjab Football Stadium: Vice-Chairman, SBP
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Jan 22 (APP): Punjab International Swimming Complex and Punjab Football Stadium are valuable sports venues and efforts are under way to enhance their utility for future sports competitions. Thid was stated by Vice-Chairman Sports Board Punjab Rao Zahid Qayyum while addressing an important meeting at NPSC Punjab International Swimming Pool here… Continue reading Efforts to enhance utility of Punjab Int’l Swimming Complex and Punjab Football Stadium: Vice-Chairman, SBP
Punjab Sports Minister announces to hold a major sports championship every month
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Jan 22 (APP): Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti has announced to organize a major sports championship at provincial level every month to find fresh talent. Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti said here on Friday that a plan has been finalized to hold a championship of a… Continue reading Punjab Sports Minister announces to hold a major sports championship every month
PCB announced Brighto Paints as title sponsor for Pakistan-South Africa Test series
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Jan 22 (APP): The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the title sponsor and presenting sponsor for the Pakistan-South Africa Test series, the two-match series will be called Bank Al-Falah presents Brighto Paints Pakistan vs South Africa Test series 2021. Itel Mobile and Sky247.net will be series co-sponsors while J. and Inverex… Continue reading PCB announced Brighto Paints as title sponsor for Pakistan-South Africa Test series
Nida Dar optimistic about Pakistan women fightback
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Jan 22 (APP): The first One-day International between South African women and Pakistan women went down the wire and was decided on the final ball with the hosts securing a close three-run win after a brilliant fightback from the tourists. Following their captain Javeria Khan’s decision to bowl first, the Pakistan… Continue reading Nida Dar optimistic about Pakistan women fightback
Aquafina Polo Cup 2021: Zacky Farm set final clash against Aviator
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Jan 22 (APP): Zacky Farm set main final clash against Aviator after outscoring Guard Group by 10-6 in the crucial match of the Aquafina Polo Cup 2021 played here on Friday. Hamza Ejaz and Nazar Dean Ali Khan hammered a hat-trick each from the winning side while the remaining contribution came… Continue reading Aquafina Polo Cup 2021: Zacky Farm set final clash against Aviator
Leading international commentators lined-up for Pakistan-South Africa series
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Jan 22 (APP): Some of the leading cricket commentators will be commentating in the Pakistan-South Africa Test and T20I series that commences at the National Stadium Karachi on Tuesday, January 26 with the first match of the two-Test match series. Star Pakistan commentators Bazid Khan, Ramiz Raja and Wasim Akram will… Continue reading Leading international commentators lined-up for Pakistan-South Africa series
Millat Tractors National Jr Tennis Championship: Asad upsets Haider in U14 semis
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Jan 22 (APP): Promising Asad Zaman shocked seeded player Haider Ali Rizwan to face Hussnain Ali Rizwan in the boys U-14 final of the Millat Tractors Junior National Tennis Championship 2021 here at the PLTA Courts on Friday. The boys U-14 semifinal between Asad Zaman and Haider Ali Rizwan proved to… Continue reading Millat Tractors National Jr Tennis Championship: Asad upsets Haider in U14 semis
Aquafina Polo Cup 2021: Aviator win thriller to qualify for main final
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Jan 21 (APP): Aviator qualified for the main final of the Aquafina Polo Cup 2021 after defeating Cavalry by a narrow margin of 6-5 in the thrilling match played here at the Fortress Stadium Polo Ground on Thursday. With the classic contribution of fabulous four goals, Ahmad Bilal emerged as hero… Continue reading Aquafina Polo Cup 2021: Aviator win thriller to qualify for main final
SBP organizes seminar on Adverse Impacts of Drugs among Youth
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Jan 21 (APP):Sports Board Punjab in collaboration with NGO Bargad organized a seminar on the topic of ‘Adverse Impacts of Drugs Among Youth’ here at Nishtar Park Sports Complex E-Library on Thursday. Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab on Sports Malik Umer Farooq, Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani,… Continue reading SBP organizes seminar on Adverse Impacts of Drugs among Youth
