Category: Sports

LAHORE, May 28 (APP):Secretary Pakistan Badminton Federation (PBF) Wajid Ali has been elected as chairman Development Committee of Badminton Asia (BA) for the next four years in the Elective Annual General Meeting of the BA, held recently at Nanning, China. “His election is an honor for Pakistan and he has been elected due to his… Continue reading Secretary PBF elected to Asian badminton body

ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP):As part of its exciting partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC), Uber, has released Way-O, Way-O, a song to energize fans at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, 2019. The rhythmic anthem is a cultural blend of harmonies, written by Sonal Dabral (Ogilvy) and composed, produced and curated by Michael (Mikey)… Continue reading Uber releases anthem to energize ICC WC

ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP):Pakistan team beat Roar club by 4-0 in a friendly football match played here at the Jinnah Stadium of Pakistan Sports Complex. Pakistan team was 2-0 in the first half and doubled the lead 4-0 in the second half. The first goal was scored by Sher Ali in the 7th minute of… Continue reading Pakistan football team wins a friendly match

LAHORE, May 27 (APP):Summer training and coaching camps in various disciplines are functioning here under the supervision of Kinnaird College University (KCU). Aspiring female players of different age groups are learning basic points of the game from seasoned coaches, said Ammara Rubab, head of sports, KCU while talking to APP on Monday. The ten weeks… Continue reading Summer training and coaching camps under way at KCU

PESHAWAR, May 27 (APP):International Kashan Umar and Uzair Khan took berth into the final of the Under-14 singles category of the Nazim Peshawar Ramadan Floodlight Open Tennis Championship being played here at Synthetic Courts of the Qayyum Sports Complex on Monday. Kashan Umar, a top seeded player, recorded victory against his international rival Hamza Roman… Continue reading International Kashan, Uzair enter into U-14 singles final of Nazim Peshawar Tennis

LAHORE, May 26 (APP):Sri Lanka U19 beat Pakistan U19 by 26 runs in the first of the five-match 50-over cricket series at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota, Sri Lanka on Sunday. Duvindu Tillakaratne took three for 48 in his 10 overs as the tourists were bowled out for 208 in 47.3 overs,… Continue reading Sri Lanka U19 beat Pakistan by 26 runs in opening match

LAHORE, May 26 (APP):A four-day Level-2 Coach Education Course-2019 commenced at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) here on Sunday with 15 cricketers, including 13 former Test players, featuring on the opening day. During the course, the participants will undergo training in a wide-ranging area of coaching skills, which include video analysis, coaching methodology, implications and… Continue reading PCB Level-2 Coach Education Course commences at NCA

PESHAWAR, May 25 (APP):Pakistan U19 will open their tour of Sri Lanka on Sunday with the opening match of the five-match 50-over cricket series in Hambantota. The two captains – Sri Lanka’s Nipun Dananjaya and Rohail Nazir of Pakistan – attended the trophy unveiling ceremony with Rohail hoping to play a competitive series. Rohail said… Continue reading Pakistan U19 to take on Sri Lanka U19 in first 50-over match on Sunday

LAHORE, May 24 (APP):Zain XI and Haq Bahoo XI breezed into the final of the 5th Bahria Cup All Pakistan Floodlit Tape Ball Cricket Tournament after winning their respective semi-finals here on Friday at Bahira Town stadium. Zain XI eliminated Kazmi XI by 6 wickets in the first semi-final. Kazmi XI batted first, and scored… Continue reading Teams qualify for final of Bahria All Pakistan floodlit cricket

LAHORE, May 23 (APP):Lizelle Lee and Nadine de Klerk’s unbroken second wicket century stand helped South Africa women win the five-match T20I series 3-2 against Pakistan women on Thursday at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, South Africa. Lee, who was later adjudged, player of the match returned undefeated on 75 off 48 balls with 11 fours… Continue reading Lee , Klerk take South Africa women to series win against Pakistan

LAHORE, May 23 (APP):Zain XI, Kazmi XI, Sangla XI and Haq Bahoo XI moved into the semi-finals of the 5th Bahria Cup All Pakistan floodlit cricket cup here on Thursday at Bahria Town stadium. In the semi-finals, Zain XI will take on Kazmi XI and Sangla XI will clash with Haq Bahoo XI. Following are… Continue reading Quarter finals decided in Bahria Cup All Pakistan floodlit cricket

LAHORE, May 23 (APP):Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday extended the scope of its corporate social responsibility when they signed a two-year partnership with Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF), one of the most respected and prestigious charity organizations, set up by an ex-player. This follows the recent announcement of the PCB signing a three-year partnership with… Continue reading PCB signs two-year partnership with Shahid Afridi Foundation

LAHORE, May 23 (APP):Pakistan U19 team captained by Rohail Nazir, left for Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday morning for a series of five 50-over matches to be played from May 26 to June 5 in Hambantota. The series was part of the side preparation for next year’s ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020, which would be… Continue reading Pak U19 cricket team off to Lanka for ICC World Cup 2020 preparations

LAHORE, May 22 (APP):South Africa women beat Pakistan women by four wickets in the fourth T20I to level the five-match series at two-all at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, South Africa on Wednesday. Chasing a 173-run target, South Africa women achieved victory in the last over with four wickets remaining, said the information made available here… Continue reading South Africa women beat Pakistan by four wickets to level T20I series

PESHAWAR, May 22 (APP):Pashtoon Gari and Aamir club Chargarmatti took berth into the semi-finals of the ongoing Ramadan Floodlight Volleyball Championship part of the Ramadan Floodlight Games being played here at Taru Jabbad Village on Wednesday. Pashtoon Gari and Aamir Club Chargarmatti played well and recorded victories against their respective rivals in front of capacity… Continue reading Pashtoon Gari, Aamir Club moved to semi-finals in Ramadan Floodlight Volleyball

LAHORE, May 22 (APP):Pakistan cricket team players for the ICC Cricket world Cup are feeling excited after wearing team’s new jersey which has be unveiled by the Pakistan Cricket Board. Players led by skipper Sarfraz Ahmad have shared their thoughts on wearing teams new outfit , hopes and expectations from the World Cup which will… Continue reading Pak cricket players feel excited to wear new teams jersey

LAHORE, May 22 (APP):The 5th Bahria Cup All Pakistan Floodlit Tape Ball Cricket Tournament reached to quarter finals as eight teams qualified for the next round after the completion of pool matches at Bahria Cricket Stadium Bahria Town here on Wednesday. The teams which qualified for the quarter finals are Pak Warriors , Sangla Eleven… Continue reading Bahria All Pakistan floodlit cricket reaches to QF stage

LAHORE, May 21 (APP)-:Kinnaird College Lahore University (KCU) will organize summer sports camps in various disciplines here from May 24 to motivate the youth to take up sports and to sharpen the skills of aspiring players. “It is a long duration programme of ten weeks and we will be holding camps in cricket, hockey, basketball,… Continue reading Kinnaird college to organise summer sports training camps

LAHORE, May 21 (APP):The 5th Bahria Cup All Pakistan floodlit tape-ball cricket cup reached the pre-quarter final stage when eight matches were decided on the second day here on Tuesday at Bahria Cricket Stadium, Bahria Town. Teams which qualified for the pre-quarter finals are: Pak Warriors, Babar J-3, Yarian Eleven, Kazmi Eleven, Sangla Eleven, Sharqpur… Continue reading 5th Bahria Cup All Pakistan floodlit cricket reaches pre-quarter final stage

LAHORE, May 21 (APP):Pakistan World Cup cricket team pacer Wahab Riaz on Tuesday vowed to live up to expectations of people as well as the authorities by showcasing his talent during the mega event by bringing aggression and fire in his bowling. “Defiantly it will be a challenging event and I am lucky to get… Continue reading Wahab Riaz vows to live up to nation’s expectation in WC