Two Pak coaches completes ITF level-II coaching course

ISLAMABAD, Dec 4 (APP):Two Pakistani coaches, Muhammad Nameer Shamsi and Nauman-ul-Haq have completed an International Tennis Federation (ITF) Level-II Coaching Course, Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) said on Wednesday. The ITF Coaching Advanced Players (CAP) course was held in Tehran in September, this year. A total of 23 candidates from the West and Central Asia Region… Continue reading Two Pak coaches completes ITF level-II coaching course

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Pakistan Squash team eye on gold medal in South Asian Games

PESHAWAR, Dec 04 (APP):The 13th South Asian Games-2019 are being held at Kathmandu (Nepal). Pakistan squash contingent comprising of Tayyab Aslam, Farhan Mehboob, Asim Khan and Amaad Fareed along with Madina Zafar, Faiza Zafar, Amna Fayyaz and Moqaddas Asraf are taking part in Men & Women Individual & Team events. Group Captain Irfan Asghar and… Continue reading Pakistan Squash team eye on gold medal in South Asian Games

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Thousands of children to chip in PSN sports gala

ISLAMABAD, Dec 4 (APP):Thousands of children from the low-cost private schools of the Capital will showcase their skills in different sports disciplines in a sports festival, commencing at Jinnah Stadium of Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad on Thursday. The week-long mega sports event is taking place under the aegis of Private Schools Network (PSN).“Around 14,000 to… Continue reading Thousands of children to chip in PSN sports gala

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All Pakistan Boys National Junior Squash Championship begins

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PESHAWAR, Dec 04 (APP):All Pakistan Boys National Junior Squash Championship got under way here at PAF Hashim Khan Squash Complex on Wednesday. Former World Champion Jansher Khan was chief guest on this occasion. President KP Squash Association Qamar Zaman, Excutive members Wazir Mohammed, Sajjad Khalil Sher Bahadur, Head Coach PAF Squash Academy Peshawar Atlas Khan,… Continue reading All Pakistan Boys National Junior Squash Championship begins

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Pak-India matches needed to boost blind cricket: Sultan Shah

ISLAMABAD, Dec 4 (APP):Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) Chairman Syed Sultan Shah on Wednesday said the visually-impaired cricket would flourish more, if Pak-India matches were played on regular basis. “The Indian government wants to keep Pakistan in isolation and that is the reason they have been politicizing the sports activities between both the countries,” he… Continue reading Pak-India matches needed to boost blind cricket: Sultan Shah

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Javeria optimistic for Pakistan in upcoming ICC Women’s C’ship ODIs

ISLAMABAD, Dec 4 (APP):Optimistic for Pakistan chances in the upcoming ICC Women’s Championship ODIs against England, former skipper Javeria Khan believes as a unit, the team was becoming stronger every day. Both teams would play three ODIs on December 9, 12 and 14 at the Kinrara Oval while the Twenty20s would take place on December… Continue reading Javeria optimistic for Pakistan in upcoming ICC Women’s C’ship ODIs

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Pak Squash contingent off to Nepal to feature in SAG

ISLAMABAD, Dec 04 (APP):A 10-member Pakistan Squash contingent flew to Nepal on late Tuesday to feature in the 13th South Asian Games-2019, being held in Kathmandu. “Pakistan contingent is comprised of four men and as many women players. While two officicials are also part of it,” Secretary Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF), Group Captain Tahir Sultan… Continue reading Pak Squash contingent off to Nepal to feature in SAG

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Huzaifa off to China for Australian Open Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off

ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP):Pakistan’s Huzaifa Abdul Rehman has departed for China to participate in the Australian Open Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off, taking place in Zhuhai from December 3 to 8. “Huzaifa has flown to China from Kazakhstan’s capital Nur-Sultan where he had gone to participate in Davis Cup tie against India,” Huzaifa’s father Col (r) Muhammad Faisal… Continue reading Huzaifa off to China for Australian Open Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off

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Miandad wants PCB to utilize expertise of Sadiq, Zaheer, Iqbal for the team

ISLAMABAD, Dec 2 (APP):Batting legend Javed Miandad on Monday urged Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to benefit from the expertise of former greats like Sadiq Mohammad, Zaheer Abbas and Iqbal Qasim, as to launch a formidable Pakistan team for future. “Qualified coaches cannot teach players the basic techniques as compared to the skillful former legendary cricketers… Continue reading Miandad wants PCB to utilize expertise of Sadiq, Zaheer, Iqbal for the team

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PAF blue wins polo tournament

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 01 (APP):Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Blue won the 28th Chief of Air Staff Challenge Cup Polo Tournament, played here Islamabad Polo Club on Sunday. PAF Blue defeated Asean Kalabagh with four and half goals to three goals in the final. Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff PAF, who… Continue reading PAF blue wins polo tournament

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KP Cycling Association banned Idrees Haider Khawjah for violating UCI rules

PESHAWAR, Dec 01 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cycling Association Sunday imposed a ban on former Secretary General Pakistan Cycling Federation Idrees Haider Khawjah, Waqar Ali, Fayyaz Ahmad and Nasir Mohmand for indefinite period for violating the rules and regulations of the International Cycling Union (UCI) for conducting cycling event part of the 33rd National Games recently concluded… Continue reading KP Cycling Association banned Idrees Haider Khawjah for violating UCI rules

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21 City champions decided in the qualifiers

PESHAWAR, Nov 30 (APP):Ufone Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Football Tournament’s city qualifiers have concluded in all the 21 cities with City champions from Swat, Buner, Kohat, Hangu, Karak, Upper and Lower Dir, Nowshera and Charssadda have been decided in addition to Lakki Marwat, D.I. Khan, Tank, Mansehra, Haripur, Abbottabad, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Chitral and Banuu. The 21… Continue reading 21 City champions decided in the qualifiers

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Aus score 70-1 at tea break

ADELAIDE, Nov 29 (APP):Australia scored 60-1 as early tea break was taken due to rain interruption on Day-1 of the day-night Pink Ball second test against Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval on Friday. David Warner batted on 45 (69) while Marun Labuschagne had scored 18 (57). Joe Burns got out for 4 (9) off the… Continue reading Aus score 70-1 at tea break

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PTF seeks Korea’s support in training Haroon for 2020 Tokyo Olympic qualifiers

ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP):Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF) has asked for the Korean government’s support in training the country’s top athlete Haroon Khan in Korea for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic qualifiers. PTF President, Lt. Col. (R) Waseem Ahmed along with national team’s head coach Han Sangsu had a meeting with KO Young-kun (Counselor, Embassy of the… Continue reading PTF seeks Korea’s support in training Haroon for 2020 Tokyo Olympic qualifiers

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KP stun Central Punjab by 211 runs

PESHAWAR, Nov 28 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa handed Central Punjab their first defeat of the season as they recorded a 211-run win in the ninth round of the four-day first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy fixture at NBP Stadium, Karachi. Central Punjab, chasing 325, were bowled out for 113 in the afternoon session on the last day of the match.… Continue reading KP stun Central Punjab by 211 runs

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PCB plans to host SA, Ireland, Afghanistan

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP):Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was planning to host South Africa, Ireland and Afghanistan for a limited-over home series after the Pakistan Super League (PSL) next year. Pakistan’s schedule was very tight in the near future as after the ongoing Down Under tour, Sri Lankan team would be arriving Pakistan in December for… Continue reading PCB plans to host SA, Ireland, Afghanistan

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Shah Hussain climbs to 39th spot in Olympic Rankings

ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP):Pakistan’s top Judoka Shah Hussain Shah has climbed five more positions to 39th spot in the Olympic Rankings, the highest ever any South Asian Judoka could earn. In his pursuit for the place for Tokyo 2020, playing in Osaka Grand Slam, Shah Hussain ascended to 39th position in recently updated Olympic ranking… Continue reading Shah Hussain climbs to 39th spot in Olympic Rankings

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CFP delegation to participate in SAARC Chess Federation meeting

ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP):A three-member Chess Federation of Pakistan (CFP) delegation would participate in the meeting of the SAARC Chess Federation scheduled to be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh on November 29. “The CFP delegation includes Vice President Amin Malik, Secretary Waqar Madani and Mehmood Lodhi (player),” Amin told APP on Wednesday, as the CFP delegation… Continue reading CFP delegation to participate in SAARC Chess Federation meeting

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Yasir to play a key role in 2nd Test against Australia: Imam-ul-Haq

ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP):Opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq believes leg-spinner Yasir Shah would play a key role for Pakistan in the 2nd Test against Australia beginning at the Adelaide Oval from Friday. “Yasir can prove vital for Pakistan as the wicket at Adelaide was easy as compared to Brisbane and the bowl comes slow to the bat… Continue reading Yasir to play a key role in 2nd Test against Australia: Imam-ul-Haq

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Serious steps needed to uplift football: Senate Committee

ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (APP):The Senate’s Special Committee for Promotion and Development of Football in the country on Tuesday observed that steps were needed to uplift the standard of football, one of the World’s most popular sports. The committee met here with convener Senator Dilwar Khan in the chair. Besides Senators Mirza Mohammad Afridi, Dr Asad… Continue reading Serious steps needed to uplift football: Senate Committee

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