LAHORE, Nov 09 (APP):Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) will hold a 10 kilometres road race on Nov 12 at Attowala Village near Kharian (Dinga Road), District Gujrat for promotion of athletics in the far-flung areas. “This race is a regular event of our annual activity plan and it is being organised successfully for the last… Continue reading 10km race under the aegis of Athletics Federation
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Chief of Naval Staff golf tees off
LAHORE, Nov 09 (APP):A feast of stroke making will be the order of the occasion as 150 top amateurs of the country converge to the beautiful looking, par 72, Garrison Golf Course, to fight it out over the next three days in the 7th Chief of the Naval Staff Amateur golf championship, which goes into… Continue reading Chief of Naval Staff golf tees off
Exciting events on second day of special olympics
LAHORE, Nov 09 (APP):Several exciting competitions were witnessed on the second day of 17th Punjab Special Olympic Games at Punjab Stadium here on Thursday. Punjab Minister for Sports Jahangir Khanzada was the chief guest on the second day. Secretary Sports Punjab Muhammad Aamir Jaan, Deputy Director Hafeez Bhatti, Secretary Punjab Special Olympic Association Aneesur Rehman… Continue reading Exciting events on second day of special olympics
Punjab sports minister chairs youth commission meeting
LAHORE, Nov 09 (APP):A consultative meeting of the Punjab Youth Commission was held at the Department of Youth Affairs, Sports, Archaeology and Tourism here under the chairmanship of Punjab Minister for Sports Jahangir Khanzada as the chairman of the Punjab Youth Commission. MNA Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Secretary Sports Punjab Aamir Jan, Additional Secretary, Zahid Hussain,… Continue reading Punjab sports minister chairs youth commission meeting
Naval Chief Golf championship: galaxy of amateurs to take part
LAHORE, Nov 08 (APP):The 7th edition of Chief of Naval Staff Amateur Golf Championship will swing into action here from November 10 with a galaxy of amateurs players of the country showing their talent and technique in the grand event at the Garrison golf and country club. This was stated by Station Commander, Pakistan Navy… Continue reading Naval Chief Golf championship: galaxy of amateurs to take part
Punjab Govt to support special athletes: Punjab Sports Minsiter
LAHORE, Nov 08 (APP):Provincial Minister for Sports Jahangir Khanzada said on Wednesday that Punjab Government will continue to support special athletes as they are important part of the society. He was talking to media persons after inaugurating the 17th Punjab Special Olympic Games at a grand opening ceremony at Punjab Stadium here. Secretary Sports Punjab… Continue reading Punjab Govt to support special athletes: Punjab Sports Minsiter
Aqeel moves in Tennis quarter finals
ISLAMABAD, Nov 08 (APP):Aqeel Khan, Muhammad Shoaib, Shahzad Khan, Muzammil Murtaza, Mudassar Murtaza, Heera Ashiq, Aman Attique advance into the quarterfinals of the 31st Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships at PTF Tennis Complex. Top seed Aqeel Khan was in fine touch and eliminated Shahzad PAF (Peshawar) without any resistance in straight set 6-1, 6-1.… Continue reading Aqeel moves in Tennis quarter finals
Blind Cricket WC schedule to be announced on Nov 15
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP):The schedule of the World Cup Cricket of the Blind to be hosted by Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) in Pakistan and UAE in January 2018 will be announced on November 15. Talking to APP, PBCC Chairman Syed Sultan Shah said if Asian teams make it to the final of the World… Continue reading Blind Cricket WC schedule to be announced on Nov 15
Australia gives hockey lesson to Pakistan with 9-1 thrashing
LAHORE, Nov 08 (APP):Australia defeated Pakistan with a 9-1 thrashing in the first match of the International Festival of Hockey at Melbourne’s State Netball Hockey Centre on Wednesday. According to information made available here by the Pakistan Hockey Federation, the Pakistan were ripped apart by the host Australia which handed over the four times world… Continue reading Australia gives hockey lesson to Pakistan with 9-1 thrashing
Workshop division wins PR inter division cycling championship
LAHORE, Nov 8 (APP):Workshop division here on Wednesday won Pakistan Railways (PR) inter division cycling championship at cycling velodrome. The winner accumulated 40 points with an all round performance with astute planning and technique. The hosts Lahore division secured second place with 26 points and behind them were Multan having won 12 points. Karachi division… Continue reading Workshop division wins PR inter division cycling championship
Pak to play first match of International Festival of Hockey against Australia
LAHORE, Nov 07 (APP):Pakistan will play its first match of the International Festival of Hockey against the host Australia at Melbourne’s State Netball Hockey Centre on Wednesday. The four-Nation tournament also features New Zealand and Japan. After the single league, the top two teams would play the final with the bottom two featuring in the 3rd… Continue reading Pak to play first match of International Festival of Hockey against Australia
PSF confirms 50 foreign players participation in PSA tournaments
ISLAMABAD, Nov 7 (APP):The Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) Tuesday confirmed that a total of 50 foreign players would be participating in the two back-to-back Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men’s and Women’s Tournaments to be held here at Mushaf Squash Complex from December 17 to 23. PSA had sanctioned two World Tour events to Pakistan, the… Continue reading PSF confirms 50 foreign players participation in PSA tournaments
Federal Cup kicks off
ISLAMABAD, Nov 06 (APP):Muhammad Shoaib, Muhammad Usman Ejaz, Gibran ul Haq, Talha Bin asif, Shakirullah, Ahmed Kamil, Nasim Amir and Aftab Anwar qualified for the main draw of men’s singles on the opening day of 31st Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships 2017 here at Syed Dilawar Abbas PTF Tennis Complex. A total number of… Continue reading Federal Cup kicks off
Pak deaf cricket to tour Sri Lanka to play 2, OD and 3,T20
LAHORE, Nov 06 (APP):Pakistan deaf cricket team will tour Sri Lanka from November 19 to play two one day and three T20 matches in Colombo. The tour has been dubbed as “2 nation international deaf cricket series”, said Zaheer ud Din Babar, manager of the team while talking to APP here on Monday. He said… Continue reading Pak deaf cricket to tour Sri Lanka to play 2, OD and 3,T20
Wapda wins national wrestling championship title
LAHORE, Nov 06 (APP):Showing all round skills and superior technique, Wapda’s grappler won the title of the National wrestling championship held at Faisalabad. Wapda’s wrestlers put up dazzling show to win 7 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals to outsmart their respective opponents, said a spokesman of Wapda Sports Board while talking to APP… Continue reading Wapda wins national wrestling championship title
Sarfraz’s shouting at players motivates us: Hasan Ali
ISLAMABAD, Nov 6 (APP):Pakistan bowler Hasan Ali believes skipper Sarfraz Ahmed’s shouting at the players on the field motivates the team reminding them to keep focusing on the game. Hasan said he likes it when Sarfraz shouts at him as that motivates him and the players. “Sarfaraz’s shouting isn’t really him getting angry at us,… Continue reading Sarfraz’s shouting at players motivates us: Hasan Ali
Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis C’ship from Monday
ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP):The 31st Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships will kick off on Monday here at Syed Dilawar Abbas Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue. All the top leading players including Aqeel Khan, Muhammad Abid, Heera Ashiq, Shahzad Khan and Ladies players Ushna Suhail, Sarah Mahboob Khan, Sara Mansoor Khan will… Continue reading Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis C’ship from Monday
Judo player represents Pakistan in `Leadership of Young Women in OIC states’ programme
ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP):A 21 year young player of Judo, Aqsa Hussain will represent Pakistan in the program on “Leadership and Entrepreneurship of Young Women in OIC Member and Observer States” at Republic of Turkey. The one week program will be held at Ankara and Istanbul, Republic of Turkey is being commenced from November 2nd… Continue reading Judo player represents Pakistan in `Leadership of Young Women in OIC states’ programme
Chairman JCSC Open Golf C’ship kicks off
ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP);:The 9th Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (JCSC) Open Golf Championship kicked off on Sunday here at Margalla Green Golf Club. President Services Control Board, Rear Admiral Syed Bashir Ahmed, inaugurated the championship. Around 350 golfers are featuring in different categories of the four-day event, which is scheduled to conclude on… Continue reading Chairman JCSC Open Golf C’ship kicks off
Seven-member team to feature in IBSF World Snooker C’ship
ISLAMABAD, Nov 4 (APP):A seven-member Pakistan snooker outfit will take part in the IBSF World Snooker Championship, scheduled to be held from November 17 to 27 at Doha, Qatar. Before leaving for the championship, the cueists will attend a 10-day training camp in Karachi, which will commence from November 7, a spokesman of Pakistan Billiard… Continue reading Seven-member team to feature in IBSF World Snooker C’ship
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