Category: Sports

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Former South African bowler Allan Donald expressed his delight at the return of cricket to Pakistan. Terming the deprivation of Pakistani cricket fans as “catastrophic,” the South African star said he hopes for a complete return of international cricket to Pakistan. “I really feel gutted for the people of Pakistan being… Continue reading Delighted to see international cricket returning to Pakistan: Allan Donald

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Pakistan cricket team head coach Mickey Arthur terms World XI tour as Pakistan’s best chance to announce that it is safe for cricket. While talking to British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), he said that Pakistan is a safe country to play cricket. He said that Pakistani fans will get to see their… Continue reading World XI tour to open gates for cricket in Pakistan: Mickey Arthur

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): The Pakistan blind cricket team training camp in preparations for the Fifth Edition of World Cup Cricket of the Blind would be held in Okara from September 9 to 15. The World Cup Cricket of the Blind (ODI format) is scheduled to be held in January 2018 in Pakistan and UAE.… Continue reading Pak blind cricket team training camp from Sep 9

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) has shortlisted five players for World Men’s Team Squash Championship scheduled to be held in France from November 26 to December 1. According to PSF vice president Qamar Zaman a total of 10 players participated in the trials. “The players’ shortlisted include Farhan Zaman, Israr Ahmed, Imad… Continue reading PSF shortlists five players for World Men’s Team Squash C’ship

LAHORE,Aug 30 (APP)- Director General Sports Punjab,Zulfiqar Ahmad Ghumman said on Wednesday that the Chief Minister Punjab’s Talent Hunt Programme will bring revolution in the field of sports as new talent will be identified in a number of sports across the province. “We will be launching this activity simultaneously in October in all the districts… Continue reading CM Talent hunt programme to unearth talent:DG SBP

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): POPO Academy clinched World Health Organizations (WHO) Women Football Trophy played here at the H-8 Ground. POPO Academy beat Islamabad by 2-1 in the final to win the trophy. Abia scored the lone goal for Islamabad in the 10th minute of the first half which was equalized 1-1 by Hafisa of… Continue reading POPO Academy seals Women Football Trophy

ISLAMABAD, Aug 29 (APP): International Cricket Council (ICC) Tuesday appointed Sir Richie Richardson as match referee for Independence Cup to be played between World XI and Pakistan in Lahore next month. World XI and Pakistan will play three Twenty20 matches at Gaddafi stadium on September 12, September 13 and September 15, said a press release… Continue reading Richardson named match referee for Independence Cup

LAHORE, Aug 29 (APP)- Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday announced that the International Cricket Council has appointed Sir Richie Richardson as match referee for the Independence Cup to be played between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Stadium on September 12, 13 and 15. Sir Richie Richardson has been a member of the… Continue reading ICC appoints Richie Richardson as match referee for Independence Cup

ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (APP): Pakistan would be hosting three international tennis tournaments this year with each having a cash prize of $15,000. According to Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Secretary Sanaullah Aman, the three tournaments would be held in November and December. “Foreign players would be seen in action in these events while International Tennis Federation… Continue reading Pakistan to host three int’l tennis events this year

PESHAWAR, Aug 27 (APP): Laki Marwat and Tank moved into the semi-finals of the ongoing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inter-District Football Championship being played here at Sumbal Khan Football Ground, Qayyum Sports Complex on Sunday. There were a good number of crowd with their cheering support for strong teams comprising Lakki Marwat, Dera Ismail Khan, Tank and… Continue reading Lakki Marwat, Tank move to semi-finals in KP Inter-District Soccer

ISLAMABAD Aug 27 (APP): Rawalpindi lifted Divisional Kickboxing Championship title on Sunday played at Shahbaz Shareef Sports Complex. Secretary General, Pakistan Kick Boxing Federation, Tahir Abbas was the chief guest on the occasion and gave away trophies, medals and certificates to the players. Vice President, PKBF, Syed Abid Ali Shah, President, Divisional Kickboxing Association, Rawalpindi… Continue reading Rawalpindi clinch Kickboxing title

ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): The captain of the ICC World XI team Faf du Plessis believes that the series between World XI and Pakistan is more than just a game of cricket. Talking to a private news channel, du Plessis said that it was great for him to be part of the iconic event in… Continue reading Series with Pakistan more than a game of cricket: Faf du Plessis

ISLAMABAD Aug 27 (APP): The Professional Squash Association (PSA) had given a green signal to host international events in Pakistan from next year. Talking to APP, Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) vice president Qamar Zaman said “We have been intimated from PSA Chief Executive Alex Gough that he want to see revival of international squash in… Continue reading PSA events to begin in Pakistan next year

ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): Former South African captain and the head coach of T20 Global League team Benoni Zalmi has said that he is happy to see international cricket returning to Pakistan. Talking to a private news channel, the veteran cricketer noted that Pakistani cricket has suffered a lot and that it is good to see that fans of the… Continue reading ‘Wonderful to see’ cricket returning to Pakistan: Graeme Smith