Secretary PHF condoles death of brother of PHF president

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LAHORE, Jun 28 (APP):Secretary, Pakistan Hockey Federation, Muhammad Asif Bajwa, and the entire PHF family have condoled the death of Atif Ayyaz Khokhar, a brother of PHF President Brig (retd) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar, and Secretary, Punjab Hockey Association, Col Asif Naz Khokhar, who died on Friday.

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Olympic day archery championship at Murree

LAHORE, Jun 28 (APP):Sports Board Punjab (SBP) is making best arrangements to organize Olympic Day Archery Championship in an appropriate manner at Bhurban Stadium Murree on July 2 and 3. Director General Sports Punjab Nadeem Sarwar will inaugurate the Olympic Day Archery Championship at a colourful opening ceremony on July 2. Sports Board Punjab and… Continue reading Olympic day archery championship at Murree

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Edgbaston turned green and Babar purple, says Pak cricket captain Sarfraz

LAHORE, Jun 27 (APP):Pakistan cricket captain, Sarfraz Ahmad said on Thursday that there is nothing beyond hope which guides you to the most difficult of tasks and even when we lost to India in a crucial World Cup match, we did not lose hope. “Our belief was in our potential. We were convinced when we… Continue reading Edgbaston turned green and Babar purple, says Pak cricket captain Sarfraz

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Babar terms his innings against Kiwis ‘the best’

LAHORE, Jun 27 (APP):Pakistan cricket team’s most reliable batsman and century-maker against New Zealand, Babar Azam, has termed his knock ‘the best’, which doubled his joy with his team’s success in the crucial match of the World Cup at Edgbaston, England. Babar continued his eye-catching form with an unbeaten 101 against unbeatable New Zealanders and… Continue reading Babar terms his innings against Kiwis ‘the best’

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Punjab, Sindh qualify for final of girls event of national table tennis

LAHORE, Jun 27 (APP):Punjab and Sindh qualified for the girls under-15 final of the 26th National Junior Table Tennis Championship after winning their respective matches here at Nishtar Park Sports Complex Gymnasium Hall on Thursday. The 26th National Junior Table Tennis Championship is being organised under the aegis of Punjab Table Tennis Association in collaboration… Continue reading Punjab, Sindh qualify for final of girls event of national table tennis

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Pakistan revive memories of 1992, keep themselves in contention

LAHORE, Jun 27 (APP):Pakistan, a historically unpredictable team specialising in theatrical comebacks, remain in the World Cup contention after overwhelming previously unbeaten New Zealand in a group match which will revive unwelcome memories for the Kiwis. Pakistan’s comeback six wickets win over New Zealand revived the memories of 1992 World Cup and kept them in… Continue reading Pakistan revive memories of 1992, keep themselves in contention

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Haider, Abbas star in Pak 19 win against South Africa

LAHORE, Jun 27 (APP):Opener Haider Ali’s 116 and Abbas Afridi four for 40 helped Pakistan U19 to win the third 50-over match against South Africa U19 by six wickets and take a 3-0 lead in the seven-match series at the Pietermaritzburg Oval in Pietermaritzburg , South Africa on Thursday. Chasing a 277-run target, Pakistan U19… Continue reading Haider, Abbas star in Pak 19 win against South Africa

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POA unveils its new logo

LAHORE, June 26 (APP)-:Pakistan Olympic Association has unveiled its new logo introducing the name of the national Olympic committee on its insignia. “The new logo which is more catchy and helps in recognizing the POA as national Olympic committee of Pakistan has been approved by the international Olympic association,” said Muhammad Khalid Mehmood, Secretary POA… Continue reading POA unveils its new logo

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Punjab takes winning start in National Junior TT championship

LAHORE, Jun 26 (APP):Punjab table tennis team beat Pakistan Railways by 3-2 in Boys’ Under-15 team event competition to take a victorious start in the 26th National Junior Table Tennis Championship that got underway here at Nishtar Park Sports Complex (NPSC) Gymnasium Hall on Wednesday. Director General Sports Punjab Nadeem Sarwar inaugurated the 26th National… Continue reading Punjab takes winning start in National Junior TT championship

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Atif Khan unveiled logo of 33rd National Games amidst great fun and joys

PESHAWAR, Jun 26 (APP):Provincial Minister for Sports, Tourism and Youth Affairs, Muhammad Atif Khan unveiled logo of the 33rd National Games amidst great fun and joys here at Qayyum Sports Complex. The colourful ceremony was largely attended by Member of the National and Provincial Assemblies, Secretary General Pakistan Olympic Association Khalid Mehmood, POA nominee Jehangir… Continue reading Atif Khan unveiled logo of 33rd National Games amidst great fun and joys

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FIH allows Pakistan to compete in Olympic qualification events

LAHORE, Jun 26 (APP):Pakistan Hockey Federation has reached an agreement with the International Hockey Federation (FIH) according to which the former Olympic and world champions have been allowed to compete for a place in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. At the same time, the heavy fine imposed on Pakistan for pulling out of FIH Pro- League… Continue reading FIH allows Pakistan to compete in Olympic qualification events

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Mohammad, Rohail star as Pak U19 takes 2-0 lead against South Africa

LAHORE, Jun 25 (APP):Mohammad Haris and captain Rohail Nazir stroked half-centuries as Pakistan U19 defeated South Africa U19 by four wickets in the second 50-over match to take a 2-0 lead at Pietermaritzburg Oval in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa on Tuesday. Mohammad returned undefeated on 60, while Rohail continued his rich run of form by scoring… Continue reading Mohammad, Rohail star as Pak U19 takes 2-0 lead against South Africa

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PCB part ways with its GM, by not extending his contract

LAHORE, Jun 25 (APP):Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday parted way with its general manager domestic cricket operation, Shafiq Ahmad. In an unrelated matter and as part of the National Cricket Academy restructuring and forward looking, the PCB has decided not to extend the contract of regional coach Akbar Yousufzai, while last week it parted ways… Continue reading PCB part ways with its GM, by not extending his contract

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Sarfraz not a successful captain in ODIs against New Zealand

LAHORE, Jun 25 (APP):Pakistan cricket captain,Sarfraz Ahmad is not a successful skipper in one day matches against New Zealand due to poor victory rate against the Kiwis. Under the leadership of Sarfraz,Pakistan team has so far played eight one day internationals,striking victory in a lone match,suffering defeat in six outgoing as one match failed to… Continue reading Sarfraz not a successful captain in ODIs against New Zealand

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Punjab Table tennis trials completed

LAHORE, Jun 25 (APP):The trials for the selection of Punjab table tennis boys and girls teams were conducted here on Tuesday at Nishtar Park Sports Complex for the participation in 26th National Junior Table Tennis Championship. The 26th National Junior Table Tennis Championship will be organised under the aegis of Punjab Table Tennis Association and… Continue reading Punjab Table tennis trials completed

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Pakistan lose to Bangladesh in South Asia regional qualifying event

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 25 (APP):Pakistan lost an exciting group tie against Bangladesh 1-2 in the South Asia Regional Qualifying Event of ITF Asia 12 and Under Team Competition-2019 at Dhaka, Bangladesh on Tuesday. According to information received here, Ahtesham lost the first match against Shajeed in straight sets, but Haider played well to level the tie… Continue reading Pakistan lose to Bangladesh in South Asia regional qualifying event

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PCB announces improved central contracts for women cricketers

LAHORE, Jun 25 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced more attractive and incentive-based 12-month central contracts to its 10 elite women cricketers. The contracts will commence from 1 July. Previously, six-month contracts were signed with the players. There has been a 20 per cent increase in the retainer remuneration of Category A, which… Continue reading PCB announces improved central contracts for women cricketers

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Lahore club win All Pakistan Peace Football title in Parachinar

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PESHAWAR, Jun 25 (APP):Lahore club of Punjab clinched the trophy after defeating North Waziristan club in the final of the All Pakistan Peace Football Tournament played at Parachinar City of Khurram District on Tuesday. Commanding Officer Brig. Akhtar Aleem was the chief guest on this occasion. Col. Masood Akhtar, District Sports Officer Amad Hussain, District… Continue reading Lahore club win All Pakistan Peace Football title in Parachinar

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Miandad wants Sarfraz to sit with seniors for making a game plan for NZ game

ISLAMABAD, Jun 25 (APP):Legendary batsman Javed Miandad has urged Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed to sit-down with senior players in making a formidable game plan for their upcoming 2019 Cricket World Cup clash against New Zealand on Tuesday. Miandad advised Sarfraz to take senior players into confidence in making the game plan for the match against… Continue reading Miandad wants Sarfraz to sit with seniors for making a game plan for NZ game

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