LAHORE, Aug 23 (APP): Three semi finals and a number of quarter finals were decided in different age group competitions of the Punjab Chief Minster Independence day tennis championship here on Wednesday at Punjab Lawn Tennis Association Bagh-e-Jinnah court. In under 18 girls event, Zohir, Maha won their respective quarter finals with ease and comfort… Continue reading Semi finals played in Punjab Chief Minister independence day tennis
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Dar hockey academy beaten by Klein Zwitserland in Holland
LAHORE, Aug 23 (APP): Klein Zwitserland, having the distinction of holding the record of winning the Dutch league for eight consecutive seasons besides winning the European Club championships a couple of times, scored a 2-0 victory against U19 Dar Hockey academy which is currently on a tour of Holland. The much experienced star studded home… Continue reading Dar hockey academy beaten by Klein Zwitserland in Holland
First National sports good governance and leadership course
LAHORE, Aug 23 (APP): First National sports Good Governance & Leadership Course would be organised by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Olympic Association (KPOA) from Thursday (tomorrow) at Kalam, Swat in collaboration with Pakistan Olympic Association (POA). “The three days Good Governance and Leadership Course is being introduced in line with IOC, Olympic Agenda 2020 recommendations for Basic… Continue reading First National sports good governance and leadership course
CM Punjab Independence Day Tennis C’ship in full swing
LAHORE, Aug 22 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Independence Day Tennis Championship is in full swing as a number of matches were decided in different age group competitions on the opening day at PLTA Bagh-e-Jinnah courts, here on Tuesday. Secretary PLTA Rashid Malik, Chief Referee Faheem Siddique and a large number of spectators witnessed the matches… Continue reading CM Punjab Independence Day Tennis C’ship in full swing
Kickboxing C’ship from Thursday
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): The 9th Rawalpindi Divisional Kickboxing Championship will be staged at Shahbaz Sharif Sports Complex, Rawalpindi on Thursday (August 24). According to General Secretary of Rawalpindi Divisional Kickboxing Association (RDKA) said five teams from Chakwal, Attock, Jhelum and Rawalpindi will participate in the championship. “Nine weight categories competitions will be held in… Continue reading Kickboxing C’ship from Thursday
Trails to select national team for Asian Men’s Netball C’ship on Sep 14
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): The open trails for selection of Pakistan team for participation in Asian Men’s Netball Championship 2017 will be held on September 14 and 15 at Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Coaching Centre, Karachi. According to Pakistan Netball Federation (PNF) President Mudassar Arain the Asian Men’s Netball Championship will be held in Kuala… Continue reading Trails to select national team for Asian Men’s Netball C’ship on Sep 14
Trials for selection of Pak netball team for Asian Championship
LAHORE, Aug 22 (APP)- Pakistan Netball Federation will hold open trials for the selection of Pakistan Men’s Netball team from September 14 at PSB Coaching Centre, Karachi for participation in Asian Men’s Netball Championship being held in December in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. “From the two day trials we will be selecting twenty outstanding players to… Continue reading Trials for selection of Pak netball team for Asian Championship
Efforts underway to promote sports culture in Punjab: Sports Minister
LAHORE, Aug 22 (APP)- Sports has become a science in the modern day world and now it’s not possible for a young man to become champion in any game through ordinary preparations and facilities, this was stated by Punjab Minister for Sports Jahangir Khanzada while addressing an important meeting at National Hockey Stadium on Tuesday.… Continue reading Efforts underway to promote sports culture in Punjab: Sports Minister
Hero Asia Cup from October 11
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Monday announced Hero MotoCorp Ltd as the title sponsor of the Men’s Asia Cup 2017, to be hosted by the Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF). The 10th edition of the quadrennial event will take place at Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh for the first… Continue reading Hero Asia Cup from October 11
Pak cueist Sajjad to participate in World Snooker C’ship
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Pakistani cueist Muhammad Sajjad would be participating in Sangsom 6 Red World Snooker Championship scheduled to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from September 4. Talking to APP, a Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA) official said that the championship would continue till September 9. “Sajjad would be leaving for Bangkok on… Continue reading Pak cueist Sajjad to participate in World Snooker C’ship
Pak boxer leaves for Germany to participate in WC Boxing C’ship
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Pakistan’s only boxer Awais Ali Khan who qualified for AIBA World Cup Boxing Championship left for Germany on Monday (August 21) to take part in the mega event. It may be mentioned here that Awais qualified for the World Championships when he defeated India’s Manish Panwar in the Asian Boxing Championships… Continue reading Pak boxer leaves for Germany to participate in WC Boxing C’ship
High Commission for Canada organized first ever cricket cup in Otawa
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Toronto Pakistan XI defeated Ottawa Canada XI Cricket team in the final of first ever Canada Pakistan Cricket cup’s final match by 6 wickets in Otawa organized by high commission of Pakistan for Canada in the connection with 70th anniversary of Pakistan’s independence. According to a message received here, after winning… Continue reading High Commission for Canada organized first ever cricket cup in Otawa
Pakistan Volleyball Federation to hold trials on August 27
PESHAWAR, Aug 19 (APP): Secretary General Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Volleyball Association Khalid Waqar Saturday said that the Pakistan Volleyball Federation would hold Under-20 trials here at PSB Coaching Center on August 27 at 11.00 a.m. Talking to APP, Khalid Waqar, who also coached Pakistan team, the after the selection of the short-listed probable camp would be… Continue reading Pakistan Volleyball Federation to hold trials on August 27
West Indies team to tour Pakistan in November: Najam Sathi
LAHORE, Aug 21 (APP): West Indies team will visit Pakistan in November this year to play three T20 matches in Lahore after the tour of World XI and Sri Lanka and the visits of these three foreign teams will mark the return of international cricket to Pakistan. This was stated by Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board… Continue reading West Indies team to tour Pakistan in November: Najam Sathi
First phase of SBP coaches training camp
LAHORE, Aug 21 (APP): The first phase of coaches training camp will begin on August 23 under Sports Board Punjab’s Chief Minister Talent Hunt Programme here at Punjab Stadium. Director General Sports Punjab, Zulfiqar Ahmed Ghumman, in a statement on Monday, said that 180 coaches of five games cricket, hockey, football, table tennis and badminton… Continue reading First phase of SBP coaches training camp
Ashfaq clinches CNS Open Golf Championship title
KARACHI, Aug 20 (APP): Muhammad Ashfaq clinched the CNS Golf Championship title whereas Shabbir Iqbal was runner up in the professionals’ category. A Pakistan Navy statement here on Sunday said that the closing and prize distribution ceremony of 22nd Chief of The Naval Staff Open Golf Championship 2017 was held at the Karachi Golf Club… Continue reading Ashfaq clinches CNS Open Golf Championship title
Peshawar White upset Dir on sudden-death penalty shoot-out in KP Inter-District Soccer
PESHAWAR, Aug 20 (APP): Peshawar White upset Dir Upper on a sudden-death penalty shoot-out battle in the ongoing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inter-District Football Championship being played here at Sumbal Khan Football ground, Qayyum Sports Complex on Sunday. A good number of spectators were also enjoyed the thrilling match with their cheering hands and appreciation to the… Continue reading Peshawar White upset Dir on sudden-death penalty shoot-out in KP Inter-District Soccer
U-21 women cricket team trials on Tuesday
FAISALABAD, Aug 20 (APP): The trials for selection of Under-21 Women cricket team to participate in National Junior Women Cricket Championship will be held on Tuesday (August, 22). According to Regional spokesperson Pakistan Cricket Board, Rukhsana Batool, trials will be held at Iqbal Stadium Faisalabad and the female players born on or after October 27,… Continue reading U-21 women cricket team trials on Tuesday
Women football tournament from Aug 25
ISLAMABAD Aug 20 (APP): The No Smoking Women Football Tournament will kick off from August 25 here at H-8 Ground. Chairman, Organizing Committee, Haji Ghiasuddin Baloch said that four teams will take part in the tournament including Pakistan Army, former national champion Young Rising Star Club Rawalpindi, Islamabad and NFA Academy Islamabad. The tournament will… Continue reading Women football tournament from Aug 25
IFA team wins Gothia U-18 Football Cup
ISLAMABAD Aug 19 (APP): Islamabad Football Association (IFA) team has clinched Gothia Under 18 Football Cup China after beating Zhaoqing Lixun FC China by 6-5 on penalty kicks in the final match. In the 14th minutes of the first half, Chin Lee scored first goal and Mohammad Ahmed of IFA equalized in the 19th minutes,… Continue reading IFA team wins Gothia U-18 Football Cup