Category: Sports

ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP): Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Thursday said the Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Wah would provide jobs to hockey players and officials. Talking to APP, PHF Secretary Shahbaz Ahmed Sr claimed that according to latest developments, the POF would provide jobs to 18 hockey players and two officials in the days to come.… Continue reading POF to provide jobs to hockey players

LAHORE, Aug 16 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday hosted a farewell ceremony in the honour of the outgoing Chairman PCB Shaharyar M Khan at Gaddafi stadium. In the ceremony newly elected Chairman PCB’s Najam Sethi and office bearers of the PCB welcomed the outgoing Chairman and gave him a standing ovation. Talking to the… Continue reading PCB hosts farewell ceremony in honour of Shaharyar Khan

LAHORE, Aug 16 (APP): Internationally renowned female Pakistani squash player and a member of International Olympic Committee women commission, Maria Toor Pakai has vowed to establish a sports fund for under privileged boys and girls of the Pakistan. She urged the parents to give equal opportunities and support to their children, specially daughters for choosing… Continue reading Squash player Maria Toor vows to establish sports fund for under privileged youth

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): American-British female mountaineer, Vanessa O’Brien, who recently scaled K2 said on Tuesday that the warmth and love she received in Pakistan was matchless. “I love Pakistan’s people more than its mountains,” she told media in a news conference here at a hotel. Vanessa said she found Pakistani people loving and caring.… Continue reading I love Pakistan’s people more than its mountains: American climber

PESHAWAR, Aug 15 (APP): Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah XI clinched the trophy after defeating Liaqat Ali Khan XI in the final and got 15 points in the Independence Day Hockey League played here at Lala Ayub Hockey Stadium on Tuesday. Director General Sports KP Junaid Khan was the chief guest on this occasion. Chairman KP… Continue reading Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah XI win Independence Day Hockey League

LAHORE, Aug 15 (APP)- Director General Sports Punjab, Zulfiqar Ahmed Ghumman said on Tuesday that his department will extend all out cooperation for the further promotion of basketball in the province. He also announced to hold a training camp of 40 talented basketball players who will be selected through Talent-Hunt Programme. Ghumman made these announcements… Continue reading DG SBP Zulfiqar Ghumman vows to promote basketball

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi Tuesday said, as a result of continuing efforts, Sri Lanka cricket board had been convinced to send its team to Pakistan. The PCB was in contact with Sri Lanka Cricket Board and assured them of foolproof security to the players, he said talking to… Continue reading Sri Lanka cricket board ready to send team to Pakistan: Najam

LAHORE, Aug 15 (APP): Coach of the National junior hockey team, former Pakistan captain and Olympian, Muhammad Saqlain, said on Tuesday that the junior training camp would help produce talented players to fill the void in the national team and broaden the base of players. He told APP that the best available talent had been… Continue reading National jr. hockey camp to produce talented players: coach Saqlain

LAHORE, Aug 15 (APP): Ali Saeed-ud-Din from Sindh underlined his talent and technique and won the Independence Day fencing championship, here on Tuesday. Sindh players dazzled with awesome performance in the event and won both the men and women titles amid the presence of players from all over the country. Ali outshone Punjab’s Nazar Abbas… Continue reading Independence Day fencing concludes

JAKARTA, Aug 15 (APP/Xinhua): Badminton players from Indonesia have set a target of first position in the 29th SEA Games in Malaysia this month, manager of Indonesian team Susi Susanti said on Tuesday. The manager disclosed that a three-gold medal target has been set to be secured from the regional sport event. “The most important is that… Continue reading Indonesian badminton team eyes top position in SEA Games

ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Gala was jointly organized by Embassy of Pakistan in China and United Bank Limited in Beijing to mark the 70th Independence Anniversary of Pakistan. The cricket match was played between Pakistan Embassy Team and the Pakistani Community Team at Dulwich Cricket Ground Beijing, says a statement received here on… Continue reading Pakistan Cricket Gala held in Beijing

ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): Asian Bradman Zaheer Abbas Monday welcoming the Sri Lankan Cricket’s clearence to tour Pakistan said this was good news for a cricket loving nation and help revive international cricket. Talking to APP, Zaheer said he has interaction with many foreign players and they are keen to play in Pakistan. Sri Lanka’s… Continue reading Sri Lankan tour a good omen for Int’l cricket revival: Zaheer Abbas

PESHAWAR, Aug 13 (APP): Top seeded Noor Zaman, Muhammad Ammad, Humam Ahmad and Ibrahim Zeb took berth into the semi-finals from their respective categories Under-15, U-13, Under-11 and Under-9 in the ongoing Jashan-e-Azadi Falak Shere Memorial Junior Age Group Squash Championship being played here at PAF Hashim Khan Squash Complex on Sunday. Top seed Noor… Continue reading Noor Zaman, Humam, M. Ammad & Ibrahim enter into semi-finals

MULTAN, Aug 13 (APP): Khan taekwondo academy won the Independence day taekwondo championship with 70 points. PTO club took second position with 45 points while The rock academy bagged third position with 25 points. The Independence day taekwondo championship organized by district sports committee was concluded here at sports ground. 15 clubs participated in the… Continue reading Khan academy wins Independence day taekwondo championship