PHF Secretary calls on DG, SBP

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Aug 11 (APP): Director General Sports Punjab, Adnan Arshad Aulakh has said that hockey is our national game and its revival is among top priorities tp help the country to regain its glorious past. He said this while talking to Secretary, Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Asif Bajwa, who called on him… Continue reading PHF Secretary calls on DG, SBP

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Amir Khan announces to hold first ever pro boxing event in Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (APP): Professional boxing in Pakistan will soon get a major boost as British boxer of Pakistan-origin Amir Khan Tuesday announced to hold the first ever professional boxing event in Islamabad in the month of October. “This event is going to be held in Amir Khan Boxing Academy Hall Islamabad on October 3.… Continue reading Amir Khan announces to hold first ever pro boxing event in Pakistan

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Minorities are important part of our society: Punjab Sports Minister

Punjab Sorts Minister greets Zaheer Abbas on his induction in ICC’s Hall of Fame

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Aug 11 (APP): Punjab Minister for Sports, Youth Affairs and Tourism Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti, in his message on ‘National Minority Day’ here on Tuesday said that minorities are an important part of our society. He lauded the services of minorities in the uplift of the country. “Punjab government is striving… Continue reading Minorities are important part of our society: Punjab Sports Minister

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New Zealand to host Pakistan, West Indies, Australia, Bangladesh in summer

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (APP): New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Tuesday that it will host Pakistan, West Indies, Australia and Bangladesh during the summer season. NZC are currently working with the government on the biosecurity measures that will need to be in place for the touring teams with visitors to the country currently required to… Continue reading New Zealand to host Pakistan, West Indies, Australia, Bangladesh in summer

Umar Akmal case: PCB to file appeal with CAS

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Aug 10 (APP):-: The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday confirmed it will file an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS), in Lausanne, Switzerland, against the reduction of Umar Akmal’s ban for breaching the PCB Anti-Corruption Code. The decision was made following a review of the detailed order of… Continue reading Umar Akmal case: PCB to file appeal with CAS

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DG Sports Punjab calls on Punjab Minister for Labour and Human Resource

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Aug 10 (APP):-: Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh called on Punjab Minister for Labour and Human Resource Ansar Majeed Khan Niazi at Sargodha on Monday. Divisional Sports Officer Sargodha Manzar Farid Shah, DPD North PMU Aizaz Sherazi and others were also present on the occasion. PMU officials gave a… Continue reading DG Sports Punjab calls on Punjab Minister for Labour and Human Resource

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Khawar Shah Youth Baseball Academy inaugurated in Okara

Sohail Ali LAHORE, Aug 10 (APP): Pakistan Federation Baseball has established “ Khawar Shah baseball academy” in Okara as a part of its game development plan to provide ideal platform to groom young talent and to motivate aspiring youth to take up baseball as a sport. President, PFB, Syed Fakhar Ali Shah inaugurated the academy… Continue reading Khawar Shah Youth Baseball Academy inaugurated in Okara

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OCA announces new dates of Asian Beach Games in China, Secretary POA

Sohail Ali LAHORE, Aug 10 (APP): The Olympic Council of Asia has announced the new dates of the 6th Asian Beach Games to be held in the City of Sanya, China which will now commence on April 2 , 2021. Secretary, Pakistan Olympic Association, Muhammad Khalid Mahmood said here on Monday that OCA has officially… Continue reading OCA announces new dates of Asian Beach Games in China, Secretary POA

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Pakistan better than England, can still win the series: Inzamam

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Former Skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq said Pakistan side was better than England and the visitors could still win the three-match series. “I think Pakistan team is better than England and we should have won the first Test. I still believe Pakistan can still win the series. When you are going through a tough… Continue reading Pakistan better than England, can still win the series: Inzamam

Wasim wants Fawad Alam included in 2nd Test

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram believes the Green-shirts should include Fawad Alam in the middle order in the second Test against England at Southampton on August 13. “In the next match, you won’t find a turning wicket. You will play with one spinner and you will have to play with an… Continue reading Wasim wants Fawad Alam included in 2nd Test

Important meeting of SBP to decide SOPs for gyms and swimming pools opening

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Aug 07 (APP): Sports Board Punjab is preparing strict SOPs for implementation for the formal opening of gyms and swimming pools. An important meeting was held at Sports Board Punjab on Friday under the chairmanship of Director Admin Sports Punjab Javed Chauhan and Director Sports Muhammad Hafeez Bhatti to decide on… Continue reading Important meeting of SBP to decide SOPs for gyms and swimming pools opening

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PCB announces Lifebuoy as Pakistan team official hygiene partner

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Aug 07 (APP): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has joined hands with Lifebuoy, the world’s number one selling hygiene soap brand, for Pakistan men’s national cricket team’s ongoing tour of England. Lifebuoy will be the official hygiene partner of the team during the tour of England. The three-match Test series, part… Continue reading PCB announces Lifebuoy as Pakistan team official hygiene partner

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Office bearers of judo federation elected

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Aug 07 (APP):Col (retd) Junaid Alam and Mansoor Ahmed were unanimously re-elected as President and Secretary of Pakistan Judo Federation for the next four years terms (2020-2024) on Friday. The Council meeting of PJF besides electing office bearers took important decisions regarding further uplift of the game, said a spokesman of… Continue reading Office bearers of judo federation elected

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Vice Chairman PTI Sports & Culture demands of voting right for merged tribal areas

PESHAWAR, Aug 07 (APP):Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sports and Culture Wing Shahid Khan Shinwari Friday demanded from Pakistan Olympic Association, Asian Football Confederation (AFC), FIFA and Normalization Committee of the Pakistan Football Federation to give voting right to neglected merged tribal areas, which considered as hub of football in Pakistan. “I don’t… Continue reading Vice Chairman PTI Sports & Culture demands of voting right for merged tribal areas

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PSF conducts coaching course

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP): Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) had conducted a PSF Level-1 Squash Coaching Course, which helped the federation to increase the pool of coaches in the country and raise their qualification level. According to PSF, since the time of COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan which stopped all games exercises, PSF has stayed submitted in… Continue reading PSF conducts coaching course

PCB announces financial rewards for ground staff

PCB on Friday announces financial rewards for ground staff

LAHORE, Aug 07 (APP): The Pakistan Cricket Board has acknowledged hard work of its ground staff and announced financial rewards for those who worked tirelessly during the fifth edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League. As many as 63 ground staff – across Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi – will receive a 50 per cent… Continue reading PCB announces financial rewards for ground staff

Shoaib reveals how he injured some players while showing affection

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 06 (APP):Former speedster Shoiab Akhtar has revealed that he unintentionally had injured some cricketers while only showing his affection towards them. “I don’t wrestle, it’s my way of showing my affection to other people and I basically crossed the line. When I like someone, I throw them. “I broke Yuvraj’s back, have previously… Continue reading Shoaib reveals how he injured some players while showing affection

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